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What will the cities of the future look like? It is undeniable that cities across the globe are in a state of constant development and evolution, adapting to the new needs and demands of society.

The LUB is a research and teaching center at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, affiliated with the Department of Urbanism. Founded in 1969 under the initiative of Manuel de Solà-Morales, it brought together professors J. Busquets, A. Font, M. Domingo, and J.L. Gómez Ordóñez at the Barcelona School of Architecture. Since then, generations of students have participated in the Laboratory's initiatives, and many faculty members have conducted their research there. The continuity of the Research Group helps architects become more aware of the urban impact of their work.

Architecture, like any discipline, develops its theory through words; yet, it is equally capable of thinking in images. When Renaissance humanists began to set forth their knowledge of the art of building in treatises, they tended to combine words and illustrations. In fact, some of the most celebrated treatises resemble visual atlases more than written volumes. But how can an image develop a theory? The theoretical fertility of the image emerges, almost by surprise, if we replace the modern conception of "theory" with the genuine meaning of the Greek term theoria: the act of "contemplation" and "speculation," of developing a "vision."

A hotel's aesthetic design is a crucial starting point for attracting guests; however, it must be complemented by efficient operations to ensure the project is both functional and appealing.

Scenography creates ephemeral spaces that, due to their short lifespan, must express an intention or an idea without room for doubt. Ultimately, space expresses a way of understanding a human story.

The workshop focuses on providing participants with a direct experience, introducing them to the territory where the work of RCR Arquitectes is rooted. The goal is to understand its relationship with the site and the landscape, while sharing and conveying an attitude toward life, architecture, and creativity by putting their working methods into practice.

The workshop aims to expand knowledge of audiovisual media and photography, with a focus on architecture and space. The course is developed through an exploration of the territory and RCR's architecture, combining reflection on the visual arts with practical application through creative work. The exercises are designed to awaken the senses, stimulating the creation of images that evoke the desire to touch, listen, and inhabit the space.

The Foros lecture series at the UIC Barcelona School of Architecture, an essential annual event in the field of architecture, is launching a new edition in collaboration with BBConstrumat, running from February 11 to May 6.

L'ATELIER presents an exclusive line of eyewear designed by architect Álvaro Siza Vieira.

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Torres Colón is the first example of suspended architecture in Spain. Designed in 1969 by Antonio Lamela (Madrid, 1927–2017)—one of the most significant Spanish architects of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, who passed away two years ago this April—the towers stand as a symbol of the country's architecture and the Madrid skyline.

The exhibition proposes a space that operates according to the essential strategies that make up the design process of El Equipo Mazzanti + horizontal. Through a shifting exhibition, visitors will be able to understand not only what we do—our completed projects—but also how we work, our processes, and our methodologies. "Playing with Pedagogies" will be a space open to creativity, presented to the public as an ephemeral workshop. It will be a space that places the visitor at the center of the exhibition, making them part of our narrative.

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The first session will feature architect Fuensanta Nieto of the firm Nieto Sobejano, the designer behind the innovative project showcased in the documentary to be screened.

The Segovia Architects' Association aims to introduce construction professionals, developers, and public administrations involved in the building process to more sustainable architecture. Furthermore, we seek to promote new concepts for living, designing, constructing, and rehabilitating buildings and urban environments that are more sustainable, efficient, clean, innovative, green, healthy, comfortable, renewable, and environmentally friendly.

Mal Pelo, under the artistic co-direction of Pep Ramis and María Muñoz, is a creative group defined by shared authorship. Since 1989, Mal Pelo has developed its own artistic language through movement, incorporating theatricality by creating dramaturgy that includes the spoken word, working with composers to create original soundtracks, and collaborating with video artists, among others.

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