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 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.

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 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 Federal University of Espírito Santo, through the Heritage & Development Laboratory, the Department of Architecture and Urbanism, and the Graduate Program in Architecture and Urbanism, invites professionals and researchers active in the fields of teaching, research, design, and management of territorial heritage to participate in PatriTerri 1 - 1st Territorial Heritage Colloquium in Espírito Santo: a locus for articulating and consolidating a network of professionals in the field of territorial heritage around reflection and action, spatialized within the territory of Espírito Santo.

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.

Interested in selling Architecture and Urbanism services abroad? Registration is now open for the upcoming International Market Training Workshops, taking place from August 8 to 10 in Recife (August 8), Natal (August 9), and Fortaleza (August 10). After visiting border cities and major Brazilian capitals, having trained approximately 400 professionals, the workshops are now arriving in the Northeast. The International Market Training program aims to expand the job market for Brazilian professionals, particularly in neighboring countries such as Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and French Guiana. In 2015, exports of Architecture and Urbanism services generated R$ 16.9 million for Brazilian firms.

The residents of Praia do Mangue, also known as Praia do Oi, belonging to the Silva family, had lived in the area since the mid-1920s. The Silvas have faced—and continue to face—successive displacement processes, culminating in their eviction from their homes by court order on July 25, 2018.

Council of Architecture and Urbanism of Rio de Janeiro hosts debate "Architecture: A Feminine Noun"

The objective is to discuss the integration of women architects and urban planners into the professional market, how to make cities safer for women to navigate, harassment, and other related topics.

The Athos Bulcão Foundation is launching its 2019 Illustrated Calendar at an event featuring several new releases.

Starting November 13, the Museu de Arte Indígena (MAI) in Curitiba will host the exhibition Bancos Indígenas do Brasil (Indigenous Seats of Brazil), which features 38 pieces from the BEI collection, a documentary on the production process with artist testimonials, and a series of debates on Indigenous art. The seats were crafted by peoples from various regions of the upper and lower Xingu, the southern Amazon, the Midwest, northern Pará, the Guianas, and the northwestern Amazon. The exhibition is free to the public and will run until February 11.

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."

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.

Free to the public, the exhibition honors the architecture of Irineu Breitman and will be held in conjunction with the VIII CBDEH from October 30 to November 1 at the Expo Unimed in Curitiba, PR.

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.