"Formentera was unique. The sea, and a little rock in the sea, and I was on this little-known rock because there was nothing there. [...] Being warm in winter when it is cold, being cool in summer when it is hot, and conserving water—that is all that is necessary to live. The wind, the sun, and the rain were what I needed, nothing more," summarized Henri Quillé in 2016, from Paris, after a career dedicated to building some 30 houses on Formentera, the smallest of the Balearic Islands.
At Visualiza VR19, we aim to cover a broader range of topics, expanding our focus to include video games, artistic and cultural projects, and even healthcare, while continuing to explore virtual reality applications for architecture, industry, and civil engineering.
The "The Role of Light Today" talk will be led by Ciluz director Ximena Muñoz Abogabir, an architect and lighting designer, who will delve into the importance of light in all aspects of natural life, its relevance to human development, our health and well-being, and its role in creating friendlier and safer spaces.
Aaron Betsky, president of the School of Architecture at Taliesin in the United States, architect, critic, and curator, will deliver the lecture "Beyond Buildings: Reimagining Architecture."
For the fourteenth edition of the "Con Lo Que Hay" (With What We Have) Workshop (PUCE-FADA), we invite you to learn by doing as we construct the San Francisco de Miravalle Bajo de Guápulo Community Center. Learn about three different construction systems through three "on-site" workshops and contribute to the completion of the project; all proceeds will benefit the community.
MOVE CINE ARTE is an international film festival of Brazilian origin dedicated exclusively to the exhibition of art films and films about art. It fills a void by providing a dedicated space for the screening and discussion of films that focus on other artistic disciplines, thereby broadening the audience for various forms of creative expression.
The 2nd International Seminar brings together leading experts from Brazil and around the world to discuss the challenges related to the adoption of BIM, the most significant technological revolution in architecture and engineering in recent decades. This edition highlights topics such as object libraries, standardization, software market normalization, Industry 4.0, and facilities management. The adoption of BIM by public sector clients will be discussed in a lecture by Israeli expert Rafael Sacks (co-author of the BIM Handbook) and through case study presentations of infrastructure projects utilizing information modeling.
A gathering of companies from the modular construction and converted container industries. Exhibition of projects and services.
The event also features FOCOS—the Offsite Construction Forum—which brings together leading industry professionals for lectures and presentations.
The international design competition seeks to shape the new central space in Sant Feliu, Barcelona. The goal is to solicit urban proposals for the space that will be freed up once the railway tracks are placed underground. Sant Feliu must leverage this urban project as a catalyst for the city's transformation.
The "Pedestrian Networks" competition seeks to promote a connected Antofagasta. The initiative invites participants to connect the city and develop pedestrian solutions to bring neighborhoods closer together, strengthening the hill-to-sea connection and promoting accessibility to the coastline.
Since 1927, the most visited park in South America has undergone various projects, culminating in its completion for the 4th centennial of São Paulo. Following a participatory process with users and local residents, the city government has begun planning for the next decade. With this in mind, the 033 ideas competition hosted by Portal Projetar centers on the following question: “How can we make Ibirapuera Park better for daily users and occasional visitors?”
As part of the "Diálogos Arq" lecture series, the Architecture program's Critique Club at the University of Piura (UDEP) is hosting a lecture by Swiss architect Markus Breitschmid. Aimed at architecture students, architects, and the general public, the event will feature the guest speaker discussing his recent book, "Non-Referential Architecture." The event will take place on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at 7:00 PM in Room A-12 at the University of Piura (Lima Campus), located at Calle Mártir José Olaya 162, Miraflores.
Escola da Cidade – Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism and EDUSP – University of São Paulo Press will host the launch of the book "Arquitetura Moderna Brasileira: Uma Crise em Desenvolvimento. Textos de Rodrigo Lefèvre (1963-1981)" [Brazilian Modern Architecture: A Crisis in Development. Texts by Rodrigo Lefèvre (1963-1981)], edited by Ana Paula Koury, on September 25 at 6:30 PM.
More than 900 new products and the latest trends in flooring, wall coverings, and bathrooms will be presented at the most important exhibition of 2019. One of the most anticipated events for architects, interior designers, engineers, builders, and enthusiasts of fashion and innovation will take place in the Colombian capital: the presentation of DECORCERAMICA's latest collection, Infinita 2019. During the launch event and showroom, more than 900 new products will be on display. This annual platform is unique in the country and stands out for its large-scale installation, which offers the same spaciousness and comfort as the Experience Zones at DECORCERAMICA Remodeling Centers.
Session 251. "Recent Works" with Julio Amezcua.
The work of Julio Amezcua, director of AMEZCUA Estudio de Arquitectura, is defined by its consistently contemporary, creative, and inherently harmonious nature. A masterful use of space and the thoughtful application of materials lend a solid character to the work, which seeks to improve the quality of life for its inhabitants and the cities it occupies.
Miguel Lawner Steiman, alumnus and academic at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of Chile and Executive Director of the Urban Improvement Corporation (CORMU) during the Salvador Allende administration, will deliver the keynote lecture "An Architect in Prison."
The School of Architecture, Art and Design at Tec de Monterrey in Guadalajara, in partnership with the Japan Foundation, invites you to the lecture "Considering the Forgotten Margins" by architect Chie Konno (TECO).
TECO is an architecture firm founded and led by Chie Konno and Rie Allison. Established in 2015, the firm is known for developing social projects that address issues affecting Japan, such as an aging population and a lack of care facilities for both the elderly and children. The firm designs solutions that act as active agents in shaping community behavior. TECO takes a holistic approach to project development; consequently, their work also encompasses interior and furniture design.
In the latest installment of the Arquitectura de Selección series, the School of Architecture at Universidad Finis Terrae invites you to the lecture "Works Are Processes," to be delivered by architects Rodrigo Sheward and Martín del Solar on Friday, June 7, at 12:30 PM.