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Green Infrastructure Design Workshop in Luz, Downtown São Paulo

The Green Infrastructure Urban Design Workshop in Luz is a space for collective ideation, project development, and action in the Luz region of downtown São Paulo.
The workshop is aimed at professionals, students, and those interested in urban environmental issues, particularly landscape projects that utilize Nature-Based Solutions (NBS).
Building on the issues presented and discussed during the workshop, participants will engage in a practical activity to develop Green Infrastructure project proposals for the Luz region. Reference materials, research resources, maps, and drawing and writing supplies will be provided.

By Kamy, one of the country's most respected and traditional rug retailers, will host Archathon—the largest Arch&Design workshop in the Americas—on November 10, marking its debut on Alameda Gabriel Monteiro da Silva.
On November 11, the mentor selection process, final presentations to the jury, and the announcement of the winner will take place at Archademy.
The event fosters professional development, practical experience, and networking between participants and partner brands. The challenge: design an interior space using the workshop sponsors' products in under 24 hours.
The winners will receive a trip to Miami for Miami Art Basel, one of the world's most important modern and contemporary art events, in December 2018.
Archathon is open to licensed architects and interior designers. Registration is open until November 1, 2018, via the website: http://bit.ly/ArchathonSaoPaulo2018.

Founded in 2016 by three architecture and urbanism students—Matheus Pereira, Ellen Corrêa, and Yasmim Amorim—driven by a desire to analyze urban space and engage in a deeper debate regarding São Paulo's architecture and its layers, the project was born from a commitment to foster a new perception of space among architecture and urbanism students and those interested in the field. This is achieved through the observation of the city and the places we inhabit daily, which we often overlook despite their significance.

Architects, the 2018 State Meeting of Architects and Urban Planners (EEAU) is coming up. Organized by SASP, this year's event is themed "New Perspectives for the Practice of Architects and Urban Planners."

The first in a series of three meetings hosted by IABsp to foster discussion regarding architecture competitions in Brazil.

The Docomomo São Paulo Chapter and the Institute of Architecture and Urbanism at the University of São Paulo in São Carlos, continuing the activities developed in 2017, invite you to participate in the 6th Docomomo São Paulo Seminar, which will take place from September 24 to 26, 2018, in São Carlos.

On February 8, Editora Monolito will launch the book "Heep: um arquiteto moderno," by Marcelo Barbosa, at the headquarters of the Institute of Architects of Brazil (IAB-SP) in São Paulo. The event will feature a discussion on the work and influence of the German architect—responsible for iconic projects in São Paulo such as the Itália and Lausanne buildings, as well as the twin Lucarno and Lugano buildings—with the participation of the author, editor Fernando Serapião, journalist Raul Juste Lores (Veja São Paulo), and professors Paulo Bruna (FAUUSP) and Abílio Guerra (FAUMackenzie). The book was conceived by the Stickel Foundation and Editora Monolito, with funding support from CAU/SP.

March Session: MARCH 20, 21, 22, 23, AND 24, 2018 (FROM 2:00 PM TO 6:30 PM)

The Instituto Bardi / Casa de Vidro, in partnership with Romano Guerra Editora, will launch the 4th edition of the book Lina Bo Bardi—out of print since 2010—on May 26th at 11:00 AM at the Casa de Vidro. Edited by Marcelo Ferraz, the first edition was published in 1993, one year after the architect's passing.

The book provides an overview of Lina's work and thought through texts, drawings, and photographs. “Lina's work is essential reading for those who see architecture as a means to strive for a more just and comfortable world,” says Marcelo Ferraz, who worked with the architect for 15 years, sharing ideas and challenges.

On January 24 and 25, in celebration of the city of São Paulo’s 464th anniversary, Arq.Futuro, Monolito, and the Instituto Urbem will host four debates and three thematic tours exploring aspects of the architecture and urbanism of downtown São Paulo. These free events will mark the launch of the book “Arquitetura do Centro de São Paulo” (Architecture of Downtown São Paulo), produced in collaboration between the Instituto Urbem and the publisher Monolito, with funding support from CAU-SP. The publication, which explores the city center's architectural heritage, will be distributed free of charge to participants of the debates and tours.

Escola da Cidade – Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism announced this Wednesday the schedule and rules for the 2019 Admissions Process for its undergraduate program in Architecture and Urbanism. Registration begins today, August 20, and runs through December 10. The exams will take place on December 11, 12, and 13.

Architect and graphic artist Gilberto Tomé is launching the publication “Ó: Path, Road, Avenue” on February 17, 2018, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, at 260 Carijós Street (at the corner of Avenida Santa Marina), in a warehouse located next to the CPTM Água Branca Station (Ruby Line 7).

São Paulo, 2018 – On Friday, November 23, Arq.Futuro, Inciti – Research and Innovation for Cities, Escola da Cidade, and the Ministry of Public Security will host the Urbanism and Public Security Seminar. The event will analyze recent intervention experiences in three cities: Medellín, Colombia; Recife; and Rio de Janeiro. It will take place in São Paulo at the Itaú BBA auditorium, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

A workshop on paper model making, led by professors Sebastian Beck and Anna Juni, will take place on September 18. Registration is now open. Free of charge.

Goma Oficina invites students and faculty to a guided tour of the studio where models are being produced for the exhibition "Vkhutemas 1918–2018: Future in Construction," curated by Celso Lima and Neide Jallageas. The exhibition will take place at Sesc Pompeia in July 2018.
During the visit, the Goma team will present the entire process of reproducing these projects and objects, as well as the broader historical context of the Vkhutemas experience and its relationship to architectural education in the country.
The studio is based at FunarteSP and houses the reproductions of the following works: Tatlin’s Monument to the Third International ("The Tower"), Leonidov’s Lenin Institute, Malevich’s Architektons, Melnikov’s Sleep Sonata, and Rodchenko and Stepanova’s Composition 12 and Imitabichos.

On August 31, IABsp will announce the winning curatorial proposal for the 12th International Architecture Biennial of São Paulo. The event concludes the competition and the open process for discussing and proposing the Biennial's theme and content, which will take place in 2019. In addition to announcing the curatorial team responsible for the 12th BIA, the event will facilitate a meeting between participants and showcase the submitted proposals.

Registration is now open for the third cohort of the Insper Executive Education short course, "Urban Innovation: New Ways of Shaping Cities," in partnership with Arq.Futuro. With a 40-hour curriculum starting on October 1st, the course aims to help train citizens capable of interpreting the reality of urban spaces and adopting a critical stance on the future of cities.