This exhibition showcases the results of the 2018 Richard H. Driehaus Architecture Competition and the Richard H. Driehaus Building Arts Awards. It will be open to the public from June 14 to July 26 at the Arquería de Nuevos Ministerios exhibition hall (Paseo de la Castellana, 67 - 28046 Madrid).
The LA(H)B (Hospital Architecture Laboratory Barcelona) and the Escola Sert of the Architects' Association of Catalonia present the master's degree "Healthcare Architecture: Present and Future," which will take place in Barcelona—a city recognized as a pioneer in architecture and urban planning, a benchmark in health, and a place with a rich tradition in hospital architecture.
The KÖMMERLING Challenge is KÖMMERLING’s major initiative to contribute to a shift in the construction model, accommodating high-energy-efficiency projects with a viable construction budget by integrating the most efficient and innovative construction techniques. The starting point for this challenge was the unique ‘Edificio Zero KÖMMERLING Architecture Competition,’ held in 2017, which serves as the basis for the brand’s new offices in Spain. The vision of the KÖMMERLING Challenge is built on several pillars: the training of architects; the use of new methodologies that consider not only construction solutions but also processes and workflows; and placing special emphasis on project certification and its various phases.
Bartlebooth launches its seventh experiment, Beyond the Human. This collective publication explores discourses and practices that shift the human from the center of spatial production and understand its position within a global system traversed by multiple tentacles. A reality inhabited by bacteria, animals, waste, bit chains, logistical orders, fungi, cyborgs, territories, ecosystems, and air... A new, multiple body that must be interrogated to understand spatial realities and unveil architectural possibilities that go beyond the human.
As it does every year, the Architecture and Society Foundation has opened registration for Campus Ultzama 2018.
Where is public housing in the Basque Country (Spain) headed? Do the built dwellings align with the needs of contemporary society? How can it be improved? How has it evolved over the last few decades? These questions, and many others, will likely arise during the roundtable discussion organized for Thursday, May 17, at the Bizkaia Aretoa. The event is part of the ‘Housing the Basque Country’ exhibition program, promoted by the Basque Government's Department of Environment, Territorial Planning, and Housing.
The Terrain Lab Visiting School is a 10-day research workshop held in collaboration with the Architectural Association in London and the University of Navarra. This year, it will take place at the University of Navarra School of Architecture in Pamplona from June 25 to July 5, 2018. The Lab investigates the geographic, socioeconomic, and cultural forces that shape each territory to formulate hypotheses regarding the future production of landscapes and anthropized territories.
The Valencian center, Espai Alfaro, has opened the exhibition "AlfaroSiza," featuring a dialogue between architect Álvaro Siza and sculptor Andreu Alfaro, co-curated by Fran Silvestre and António Choupina.
Once again, architecture will play a significant role in the upcoming edition of the Hay Festival, Spain's largest event for ideas, which celebrates its thirteenth edition in Segovia from September 10 to 23.
Joining the previously announced Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa—founders of the firm SANAA and 2010 Pritzker Prize laureates—, Martha Thorne, Executive Director of the Pritzker Prize and Dean of the IE School of Architecture and Design, and László Baán, Director of the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, are Lars Lerup, a Swedish architect and global expert on cities, former Dean of the Rice School of Architecture in Texas; Ricardo Devesa, architect and editor-in-chief of Actar Publishers and UrbanNext; and Walter Mariotti, editorial director of DOMUS. The festival will also feature Hannah Rothschild, a prominent figure in the international art world, collector, and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the National Gallery.
The Basque Country is one of Spain’s most advanced autonomous communities in terms of public housing, thanks to policies sustained since the transfer of powers in 1981. Regardless of the political party in office, laws and regulations have evolved to meet societal demands. After 37 years, what remains to be done? In what direction should public housing policy move?
Artist and social architect Santiago Cirugeda will build a house suspended in mid-air inside Nave 11, developing its full artistic potential by inviting creators—Llorenç Barber and Montserrat Palacios, Ignacio Marín Bocanegra, Vértebro, and Los Bárbaros—as well as spectators, to live in and experience it. Once its time at Naves Matadero concludes, the house will be rebuilt by members of the Network of Feminist Women for Gender Equity in Development; the Amalgama Association, a group of Latin American women fighting against gender-based violence; and the Dinamia Cooperative and Trabe Foundation, both of which specialize in integration processes.
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Coinciding with the opening of the 15th Architecture Week, an exhibition is being presented to commemorate the centenary of the birth of architect Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oíza, a fundamental figure in Spanish architecture, and particularly in Madrid.
As part of the HAY Festival Segovia 2018, the film Mies on Scene (2018), directed by Pep Martín and Xavi Campreció, will be screened in Segovia, Spain, this Saturday, September 22. And ArchDaily en Español is giving away tickets!
Mies on Scene explores the history of a building that changed the course of architecture in Europe and across the globe. It tells the story of the Barcelona Pavilion, the masterpiece through which Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich staged their revolutionary ideas in 1929. Its construction and subsequent reconstruction immerse us in a reflection on the perception of art, space, and the concept of a masterpiece.
The way we understand projects in the construction sector has changed. Traditional workflows are evolving to meet the demands of today's society.
The Smart Grids Congress is the leading professional forum for the Smart Grid sector in Spain. This multidisciplinary event brings together the sector's key stakeholders, serving as the premier venue for presenting and discussing the current state and future development of Smart Grids by integrating the various aspects affecting the industry. It covers the present and future of the sector through various formats, including technical presentations, roundtables, and keynote speeches, providing a holistic and innovative perspective. The thematic areas established for the 5th Smart Grids Congress are:
The 4th Smart Cities Congress promotes the exchange of knowledge and experiences regarding Smart Cities in Spain, using technology and innovation as the foundational tools for their development. To this end, it addresses the main topics related to the Smart City in a transversal, multidisciplinary, and multisectoral manner, showcasing initiatives currently being developed in the country.
The Nearly Zero Energy Buildings Congress (EECN) is the premier professional forum for addressing the current state of high-efficiency buildings and their implications for the building, construction, architecture, and related services sectors in our country.
The Congress addresses key aspects affecting Nearly Zero Energy Buildings in Spain from a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective. A wide range of topics will be covered, including technical and regulatory issues, as well as business opportunities, considering solutions for both new construction and renovation projects.
It covers the current state and future of the sector through various formats, such as paper presentations, NZEB project exhibitions, roundtables, and keynote speeches. The thematic areas established for the 5th Nearly Zero Energy Buildings Congress are:
INSÒLIT is a festival of ephemeral interventions in the courtyards of Palma de Mallorca, Spain, that aims to promote the city's rich architectural heritage through creative, ephemeral actions.
INSÒLIT is a cross-disciplinary event that uses cultural action to address and connect three key aspects of the Mallorca region: culture, heritage, and creativity. The festival focuses its efforts on Palma's Old Town, where these three factors converge.