In light of the anniversary of Robert Venturi's passing, the 3rd Mini-Congress on Architectural Theory, History, and Criticism, to be held at ETSAM on October 30, 2019, will explore the legacy of the author of Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture by reviewing the current relevance of his ideas in relation to four major themes: history, pop culture, icons and monuments, and design strategies.
The Fundación Arquitectura Contemporánea and Grupo Cosentino invite you to the colloquium "Bringing Contemporary Architecture Closer to Society." Moderated by Anatxu Zabalbeascoa, the event will feature architects Rafael de La-Hoz, Victoria Garriga, and María González, all trustees of the Fundación Arquitectura Contemporánea and participants in various editions of the international MadeinSpain lecture series.
On June 4th and 5th, Knauf’s exclusive international event, 'Room For Expression'—which has already been successfully held in other parts of Europe—arrives in Spain to discuss acoustic comfort. It will take place at Las Alhajas Palacio, a historic and iconic building in Madrid. The event will be attended by prominent professionals from the worlds of architecture, design, acoustics, performing arts, and gastronomy, as well as representatives from the country’s leading institutions in these sectors.
The cultural association “Barajas BIC,” with the support of the Barajas Municipal Board, is organizing a lecture series featuring municipal technical teams from various city councils in the Madrid region. “Main Squares, Meeting Places”—with presentations focused on urban regeneration and the revitalization of historic Madrid spaces from the 16th to 18th centuries—will take place on Thursdays throughout March and April (6:00 PM) at the “Gloria Fuertes” Cultural Center (179 Logroño Ave.).
The First Iberian Bamboo Symposium aims to introduce a wide range of European stakeholders to the benefits of bamboo and its contributions to various areas that help meet sustainable development goals and the Paris Agreement, while encouraging new partnerships, programs, and research on bamboo applications in European markets. Participants and speakers come from a broad spectrum of sectors across European countries and bamboo-producing nations, including international experts, policymakers, and private sector representatives.
This workshop will be led by ZAP&BUJ, winners of the eighth edition of the 2017 Samsung EGO Innovation Project, finalists for Vogue Who´s on Next 2018 and 2019, and recipients of awards at the Ibero-American Design Biennial (BID18), among other recognitions.
On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 7:00 PM, Argument01: Sampling Contexts—published by DPA Prints and Ediciones Asimétricas—will be presented at Roca Gallery Madrid. The event will feature the series' curators and editors, invited participants (PYO, Taller de Casquería, and Gonzalo del Val), Enrique Encabo, and DJ Juanito Jones.
Editeca invites you to participate in a new free webinar. In this session, we will discuss how companies can achieve success in the face of new BIM challenges. The event will be presented by Rafael González del Castillo, Director of Editeca and an instructor for various courses and modules in our BIM Master's program.
3rd Edition of the 'Arquitectura en corto' Series: Inside or Outside?
Open House is an architecture and city festival that takes place one weekend a year in more than 40 cities around the world. For two days, the doors of dozens of public buildings, workspaces, residences, and artist and architect studios that are not usually accessible to the public are opened. It is a free event for the public that promotes knowledge of the city and recognition of the value of urban space. In Madrid, it is a project by the non-profit association Culture Care.
Organized by SOM and the Fundación Arquitectura COAM, this exhibition explores the work of SOM’s structural engineering team, its integration with architectural design, and the ideas behind some of the world’s most significant projects.
What will the cities of the future look like? It is undeniable that cities across the globe are in a state of constant development and evolution, adapting to the new needs and demands of society.
Architecture, like any discipline, develops its theory through words; yet, it is equally capable of thinking in images. When Renaissance humanists began to set forth their knowledge of the art of building in treatises, they tended to combine words and illustrations. In fact, some of the most celebrated treatises resemble visual atlases more than written volumes. But how can an image develop a theory? The theoretical fertility of the image emerges, almost by surprise, if we replace the modern conception of "theory" with the genuine meaning of the Greek term theoria: the act of "contemplation" and "speculation," of developing a "vision."
A hotel's aesthetic design is a crucial starting point for attracting guests; however, it must be complemented by efficient operations to ensure the project is both functional and appealing.
L'ATELIER presents an exclusive line of eyewear designed by architect Álvaro Siza Vieira.
The first session will feature architect Fuensanta Nieto of the firm Nieto Sobejano, the designer behind the innovative project showcased in the documentary to be screened.
