Observations and studies on art, architecture, design, cinema, photography, and literature, grounded in the premises established by Soviet Constructivism—from Aleksei Gan’s 1922 theorization to the transformations and interpretations developed by artists and architects like Rodchenko and Leonidov by the end of that decade, and their enduring influence today.
Archtrends, the architecture and design portal by Portobello, has opened registration for its 4th annual architecture competition. Participants are invited to submit projects under the theme "Projects That Tell Stories" via the Archtrends website by February 23. The authors of the 10 best entries will receive an invitation to an exclusive experience with the Archtrends team at the Portobello booth on March 22, during Expo Revestir—Latin America’s largest surfacing fair, held in São Paulo—in addition to having their proposals featured on the Archtrends website.
In recent years, traditional ideas about the "workplace" have been completely transformed. With remote and hybrid systems becoming the new normal, employees now expect flexibility regarding where and when they perform their work. However, prolonged remote work has also revealed the irreplaceable value of in-person collaboration and connection.
6th Edition of ARENA OFFICE.
The Premier Gathering of Leaders and Specifiers in Corporate and Commercial Environments in Brazil.
The Arq.Futuro Cities Laboratory launches a course on housing policies in Brazil
With the goal of disseminating knowledge about walkability and inspiring other cities and public administrations, the Instituto Caminhabilidade is launching three mini web documentaries and a three-part podcast series detailing the winning projects of the 2023 Walkable City Award: Rua da Gente, in the municipality of Benevides, Pará; the Novo Horizonte and Region Neighborhood Plan, in the municipality of Jundiaí, São Paulo; and the Infrastructure in Education and Sanitation Program (Proinfra) in Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará.
Vila Plural, the country's first creative entertainment hub, is hosting its first Belca Collage Art Workshop on Thursday, December 14, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Tickets are R$350.00 and are available for purchase on the Sympla platform. The activity is an immersive, hands-on experience led by the artist, with a focus on each participant's creative journey and personal interpretation of art.
The 9th Seminar of the CNPq Research Group "Representations: Imaginary and Technology" will bring together researchers affiliated with the group to discuss ongoing and recently completed projects, focusing on the epistemological and methodological aspects relevant to these investigations. Featuring short presentations in thematic panels, workshops, book launches, and immersions in the RITe Study Groups, the seminar will be held primarily in person from December 11 to 15, 2023, at the Caetano Fraccaroli Sculpture and Form Research Atelier, located at 1560 Professor Almeida Prado Street, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, Brazil.
