Brazil

The exhibition showcases social housing complexes in Latin America—specifically in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico—built between the 1950s and 1970s, representing an important legacy of modernity. The extensive collection of photographs, drawings, graphics, and texts regarding the projects and works researched highlights their formal and functional characteristics, construction techniques, open spaces, and social facilities, as well as their integration into the urban fabric of their respective cities. Recognizing these aspects provides a counterpoint to current Brazilian social housing production and encourages a renewal of reflection and discussion on a topic that is undeniably of vital importance to society as a whole.

The Institute of Architects of Brazil, Paraíba Department, is pleased to invite the entire community of Paraíba to the book launch of Valsa Brasileira, by economist and USP professor Laura Carvalho. The event is open to the public!
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Juliana Borges and Djamila Ribeiro will headline the evening of April 26th on the stage of the IESP Academic Week of Architecture and Urbanism (SAAU'18) in João Pessoa. Alongside other prominent figures in feminist activism, State Representative Estela Bezerra (PB) and attorney Liana Cirne Lins (PE), they will lead a discussion on social invisibilities in the production of the contemporary city. The debate will be moderated by architect, urbanist, and actress Natália Sá (PB). Furthermore, Borges and Ribeiro will launch their respective books, "O que é encarceramento em massa?" (What is mass incarceration?) and "O que é lugar de fala?" (What is the standpoint theory?), both published by Grupo Editorial Letramento as part of the Feminismos Plurais (Plural Feminisms) collection.

Escola da Cidade is hosting the workshop "Amphibious Architectures – Cultural Spaces in Marajó/PA." This study trip, beginning July 16, is designed to foster reflection and develop proposals for cultural spaces in riverside regions.

Managing Director of the international architecture and design firm Perkins+Will, architect Fernando Vidal will participate in the 2nd edition of Office Connection with the lecture "Changes and Evolution in Ways of Working."

Esquina, a platform dedicated to cities, is hosting the launch of the book Situating Jane Jacobs on August 7. The book is a collection of essays by various authors, edited by Renato Cymbalista—an architect, urbanist, and professor at FAU-USP—and published by Anna Blume.

The event will also feature a discussion on the significance of Jacobs beyond her seminal 1961 book, The Death and Life of Great American Cities, which remains one of the most important essays ever written on urban life.

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In times of debate surrounding unemployment rates and housing deficits, this interactive documentary outlines a period when the industry-housing link was practiced through the proliferation of worker villages in urban "suburbs." The official launch will take place on May 10 and 24.

The Rio de Janeiro Department of the Institute of Architects of Brazil (IAB-RJ) is pleased to announce the 56th Annual Awards and the 35th Architect of Tomorrow Award.

Revista Contraste, an independent publication developed by undergraduate students at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of São Paulo (FAU-USP), announces the launch of its 5th edition, themed "Education." For this occasion, we invite everyone to participate in the debate "Educating Centers: The Architecture of Cultural Spaces in the City of São Paulo." The event is part of a series of activities organized by the magazine, addressing the theme of education through various approaches.

The 10th Scientific Initiation Symposium will take place on October 30 and 31. Submissions for presentation will be accepted until August 3.

The National Seminar of Model Architecture and Urbanism Offices (SeNEMAU) is the occasion where members of EMAUs from across the country discuss, exchange experiences, and improve the model of education and university extension, where production is primarily focused on issues involving the democratization of architecture. SeNEMAU, like the EMAU itself, is an event conceived and promoted by FeNEA and has been held annually since 1997, organized by students involved with EMAUs alongside faculty advisors. The seminar program consists of activities that promote a collective experience of exchange and learning, such as presentations of work from model offices, practical workshops, lectures, roundtables, and experiences and interventions in urban spaces.

A roundtable discussion to kick off the semester, themed TERRITORY, URBANITY, AND ARCHITECTURE | Ways of thinking and making.

IABsp 2018 Awards – 75th Anniversary Special

The Council of Architects and Urbanists of Brazil (CAU/BR), the Institute of Architects of Brazil (IAB), and CAU/SP will host the "National Seminar on Urban Policy: For More Humane, Just, and Sustainable Cities" on July 3rd and 4th. The event is free and will be held at the IAB São Paulo headquarters.

Cidade Ativa is leading another "Olhe o Degrau" initiative, this time on a staircase in Ermelino Matarazzo. We will intervene at the site by painting the steps and landings. In partnership, Zoom Urbanismo Arquitetura e Design will support the intervention with a workshop on furniture made from wood and tires.

APPLICATIONS OPEN - POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM 'HOUSING AND THE CITY' - UNTIL 07.30 - ESCOLA DA CIDADE

CineCubo is the film club hosted by the Institute of Architects of Brazil, aiming to foster dialogue between audiovisual and architectural languages to broaden and debate perspectives on the city. On the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM, CineCubo screens films followed by a discussion at the IAB-SP headquarters. Curated and moderated by Nana Maiolini, Travessia Filmes, and guests, the sessions are free and open to the general public.

Central Galeria, in partnership with Escola da Cidade, is hosting a wall auction to benefit IABsp (the Institute of Architects of Brazil - São Paulo) for the realization of the 12th International Architecture Biennial of São Paulo.