The Institute of Architects of Brazil, in collaboration with IABsp, is pleased to invite you to the panel discussion "Contemporary Architecture in Latin America: Experiences in Argentine Production," which will be held next Monday, April 7, at 7:00 PM, at the IABsp headquarters. This event aims to foster an exchange of ideas and experiences among architects and students, focusing on the paths and challenges faced by contemporary architecture in Argentina. The guest speakers for the discussion are architects Gabriel Biagioni and Gastón Kibysz.

The Latin American Architecture Biennial in Pamplona (BAL) is a forum that, every two years, brings together the most recent and notable examples of emerging architecture in Latin America. The event strengthens ties between Latin American and Spanish architects, creating a shared space for dialogue, dissemination, and architectural creation that serves as a solid counterpoint to the Anglo-Saxon sphere.

Its primary objective is to contribute to the strengthening of emerging Latin American architecture as a tool for building a more just, open, democratic, and sustainable society.

FGMF Arquitetos will be one of the keynote speakers at the AIA LATAM 2025 Congress, hosted by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) LATAM Chapter in partnership with Universidad Anáhuac. The event will take place from February 6 to 8 in Mexico City.

Dialogue with the forest: A contemplative experience from the "Quintas Maravilha" educational program, part of the Maravilha Project

Learn how to design vertical garden projects using both ornamental and edible plants, creating a vertical vegetable garden.

"Join the study of affective theory and contemporary ecology from both academic and personal perspectives." In this Affective Ecologies program, you will learn how to observe and experience the affective realities that drive us in relation to design and contemporary ecology.

Contemplative Inactivity

The public is invited to learn more about the works and creative processes of the artists and curators behind the Caminhos de Devaneios exhibition during a guided tour and discussion on January 11, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

New equipment and accessibility features have been incorporated into the extensively renovated screening room.

Casa Cristo, designed by architect Luis Barragán in 1929, will host the exhibition "Reflejos de Zohn: Guadalajara en edificios e imágenes" (Reflections of Zohn: Guadalajara in Buildings and Images). The exhibition will open on February 1st as part of Guadalajara Art Week.
Curated by Mimi Zeiger and the curatorial duo Tony Macarena (Lorena Canales and Alejandro Olávarri), the exhibition uses images and objects to articulate the legacy of Mexican-Austrian architect and engineer Alejandro Zohn (1930–2000), whose impact on Guadalajara’s civic and commercial architecture spanned from the 1950s to the 1990s.

An exhibition featuring 25 furniture, home textile, art, and decor brands, organized by ANIEME (National Association of Furniture Manufacturers and Exporters) in collaboration with ATEVAL (Textile Entrepreneurs Association).

Architect and philosopher Valpírio Gianni Monteiro will be at the Instituto Ling this May to lead the course Infinito Regresso: tradição e ruptura na arquitetura e no design. The course will consist of three sessions, held on Thursdays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on May 8, 15, and 22, providing a broad overview of the key schools and cultural trends that have shaped architecture and design from the 20th century to the present day.

The Lugar Comum research group, affiliated with the Graduate Program in Architecture and Urbanism at FAUFBA, announces the 15th Urbanism in Bahia Seminar, urbBA[25], to be held on November 3, 4, and 5, 2025, at the Faculty of Architecture of UFBA in Salvador, Bahia.

Spanish Architecture Festival (FAE) 2025
September 4–5 · Mexico City
This September, Mexico City will become the epicenter of Spanish-language architecture with the 2025 edition of the Spanish Architecture Festival, an international gathering celebrating contemporary thought and practice.
Over two days, key voices in global architecture will gather at iconic sites of Mexican modern heritage to tour, inhabit, and reflect upon them through shared experience.
A curated architectural experience.
Designed as an intimate gathering, the Festival offers close access to its international guests: direct conversations, guided tours of Modern Movement works, and moments of connection where dialogue transcends the professional.
It is not just about talking about architecture, but about inhabiting it, exploring it in company, and sharing it through experience.
The program is framed by an exclusive multi-course meal prepared by chef Miguel Sánchez Navarro—creator of CARDO—accompanied by cocktails, with transportation included to facilitate the experience.
Venues
September 4 – Los Manantiales, Xochimilco
The first day will take place at the iconic Los Manantiales, a work by Félix Candela nestled among the canals of Xochimilco. This reinforced concrete shell—one of the architect's most emblematic structures—stands as a symbol of 20th-century structural experimentation and formal beauty.
September 5 – Bacardí Plant, Tultitlán
The second day moves to the Bacardí Plant in the State of Mexico, an exceptional enclave that brings together two key works of the Modern Movement: the bottling plant designed by Félix Candela and the office building designed by Mies van der Rohe. A setting where industrial architecture becomes a manifesto.
International Guests
FAE 2025 will bring together essential voices in contemporary architecture to share their trajectories, processes, and visions:
● Ryue Nishizawa (SANAA, Japan)
2010 Pritzker Prize laureate, co-founder of SANAA, and author of iconic works such as the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art and the Teshima Art Museum.
● Jimenez Lai (Bureau Spectacular, USA)
Architect and artist recognized for experimental installations and a narrative approach that rethinks how we inhabit space.
● Cristina Díaz Moreno and Efrén García Grinda (Amid.cero9, Spain)
Founders of the influential Madrid-based studio and professors at institutions such as Harvard, Princeton, and the University of Applied Arts Vienna.
● Mauricio Rocha (Taller Mauricio Rocha, Mexico)
Winner of the 2023 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize, author of works such as the Anahuacalli Museum expansion and the San Pablo Academic and Cultural Center.

Launch Webinar for the Diploma in Additive Design and Construction at the University of Bío-Bío. The program provides specialized training in the application of new additive design and construction technologies, particularly using cementitious mixtures for building. It aims to leverage the potential of 3D printing in architectural projects, urban equipment, and infrastructure, building on the University of Bío-Bío's distinguished multidisciplinary track record and advanced equipment. The university is a leader in this field in Latin America, evidenced by innovative projects such as the 3D-Printed Cabin, Urban Furniture, and the Seed House (Casa-Semilla).

From December 9 to 11, 2025, Madrid will become an urban laboratory, coordinating over 85 experts in various cross-disciplinary debates and bilateral dialogues with participants from Tokyo, London, Vienna, Paris, Oslo, Stockholm, Singapore, and Copenhagen, fostering the exchange of experiences and the search for innovative solutions for the cities of the future.

The Tishman Speyer Pavilion was conceived to engage with the urban space—facilitating experiences, the exchange of ideas, and connections—while simultaneously serving as a refuge from the bustle of modern life. Open to the public free of charge, the space brings together works by renowned artists such as Artur Lescher, Tomie Ohtake, and Amélia Toledo.
The Pavilion is a work of art that provides experiences and connects the neighborhood to the future. The architectural design was developed by Atelier Peclat and consists of sandblasted glass block walls, reviving an element of 1960s architecture. This structure lends an intangible quality to the space, with its transparencies and opacities, creating a sense of mystery through the interplay of light and shadow formed between the interior and exterior areas.

The UFRRJ SEMAU is an academic event conceived by students with the support of the Architecture and Urbanism program. Now in its fifteenth (15th) edition, the event’s primary objective is to foster the exchange of experiences and enrich academic training through lectures, practical workshops, exhibitions, debates, and cultural activities that broaden perspectives on the profession and its multifaceted experiences.