The Escola da Cidade Open Courses are extension programs, extracurricular in nature and open to the entire community. They are aimed at anyone interested in expanding dialogues on topics such as history, anthropology, technology, economics, photography, literature, design, music, and more, through a cross-disciplinary lens on architecture and the city. Registration is open from March 4th until the start date of the chosen course.
The Surface Design course, taught by Celso Lima, explores perspective, volume, surfaces, and color through exercises focused on creating projects across various grids, such as direct rapport, scar, circular, and counter-exchange for tiles, reliefs, textiles, and diverse standardized structures like openwork and cobogós, flooring for hospital, urban, and transport areas, biome research, and other segments. The course will also cover the history of surface design from the 18th century onward and include the creation of prototypes and models.
Celso Lima is a visual artist, researcher, and professor of the history of design and textile technology. He was a co-curator of the 2018 exhibition "Vkhutemas: The Future in Construction" at Sesc Pompeia, co-author of the book "Vkhutemas: Drawing a Revolution," and author of the biography of Aleksei Gan in the book Constructivism. He currently works on the creation and production of textile art using various techniques and researches the history of Russian and Soviet design.
This theoretical and practical workshop, led by Lebanese architect and artist Angèle Keserwany, is open to anyone interested in exploring the world of raw earth as a medium and its potential for transformation into a building material. The workshop will take place in a single session, covering everything from theory and references on vernacular architecture to a hands-on creative exercise using earth construction techniques.
The Architecture and Urbanism Student Day, which functions as a "mini" gathering, aims to promote interaction and dialogue among students in the field, reaching a wide spectrum of schools in the region where it is held. In the São Paulo Regional, this event is conducted through workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, and is offered free of charge. It takes place in strategic locations throughout the state, over a single day, with a specific theme.
Lider, a furniture brand from Minas Gerais that combines artisanal woodworking with design, was a highlight of DW! São Paulo Design Weekend 2024, presenting key releases from its new collection with scenography by creative Jacimar Ferreira da Silva at its flagship store on Alameda Gabriel Monteiro da Silva. Now, the installation—adapted by the in-house visual merchandising team led by Raquel Nogueira—will travel to the brand's stores in other Brazilian capitals, which will also host exclusive events featuring the designers behind several pieces in the new portfolio. In total, 19 products make up this first-semester collection.
Hunter Douglas, a global leader in window coverings and architectural products, is participating in the 26th edition of Campinas Decor, the largest architecture, interior design, and landscaping exhibition in the interior of São Paulo state.
The video art project "Ruínas" (Ruins) delves into the emblem of urban ruins located in the city of Limeira, SP, exploring their symbolic function in times of crisis. As material remnants of political failure, economic speculation, and social decline, these ruins become essential to contemporary cultural narratives. The project is funded by the Paulo Gustavo Law through the Ministry of Culture, with support from the Limeira City Hall via the Department of Culture.
