A book talk featuring Christina E. Crawford and Claire Zimmerman, dedicated to the memory of co-editor and contributor Jean-Louis Cohen.
Co-edited by Christina E. Crawford, the Daniels Faculty’s Claire Zimmerman and the late Jean-Louis Cohen, the recently published book Detroit-Moscow-Detroit: An Architecture for Industrialization, 1917-1945 examines spatial development, manufacturing, mass production and organizational planning across geopolitical lines in the 20th Century, exploring how capitalist and communist built environments were co-produced in a period of intense technical exchange. Also among its contributors, Crawford and Zimmerman will be in attendance to discuss their participation in the book as well as selected themes. The event is dedicated to the memory of fellow contributor Jean-Louis Cohen.
David Miller, mayor of Toronto from 2003 to 2010 and Managing Director of C40 Cities Center for City Climate Policy and Economy, and Jorge Pérez de Leza, the CEO of Metrovacesa, will engage in a discussion about the creative industries and their impact on city making, emphasising themes of inclusion, arts, residents engagement, and creative use of IT.
Ozyegin University Building Envelope Design and Technology Lab is organizing an international conference on Resilience in Building Envelope Design and Technologies with tremendous speakers from academia and the building technology sector.
Every year, the International Committee for Architecture and Museum Techniques (ICAMT) of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) organises an important international conference that brings together experts from different fields, namely museum studies, architecture and exhibition design. This year, the University of Porto will host the 49th ICAMT International Conference from 25 to 27 October 2023. Together with the ICAMT, the Portuguese entities responsible for organising this event are the Centro de Investigação Transdisciplinar Cultura, Espaço e Memória (CITCEM/UPorto) and the Centro de Estudos de Arquitectura e Urbanismo (CEAU/UPorto). The Conference's central theme will be "Undoing conflict in museums: materiality and meaning of museum architecture and exhibition design". Conference participants will focus their reflections on the power of conflict. Debating how opposing ideas can enhance, change and develop in museums and exhibitions, and the role of architecture and exhibition design in managing conflict in museums.In addition to the presentations organised, the program will include a variety of case studies, providing visits to museums (such as Galeria da Biodiversidade - Centro Ciência Viva, Casa Comum da Reitoria Universidade do Porto, Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis, Museu do Porto - Ateliê António Carneiro, Museu de Serralves, Bienal de Design (main exhibition), Casa da Arquitectura and Museu da Memória de Matosinhos) to consider how museum practices have addressed various conflicts in terms of architectural choices and exhibition design practices.
An exhibition showcasing the buildings of Le Corbusier (1887-1965) featuring scaled models of the iconic Swiss-French architect’s work.
Assembled from the private collection of Singapore-based RT+Q Architects, this exhibition showcasing the buildings of Le Corbusier (1887-1965) features dozens of scaled models of the iconic Swiss-French architect’s work. Through the years, it has been a tradition at RT+Q for interns to spend their first week studying and building a model of a Le Corbusier project, the aim being to acquaint them with his diverse design legacy. This exhibition will run in the LWR Gallery until November 17.
We aim to translate our research findings into applications through design studies and artworks. The goal of the residency is to explore new ways in which to apply our research results for creative expression. Specifically, we aim to collaboratively create an art piece or design prototype that will be exhibited and publicized in appropriate venues. The residency at GCM can last for up to three months starting in March 2024 at the earliest.
Women* in Architecture Belgium seeks new and alternative ways of expressing the progresses of architecture, underlining the role of the women working to its evolution. Besides highlighting their architectural work, WIAB aims to showcase the leadership skills female architects have, giving them the space to become role models for the future generations and increase the proportion of women in leadership roles within architecture. Women* in Architecture Belgium warmly invites researchers, writers, critics, professionals and scholars in architecture, interior design, landscape design and urban planning to submit an original abstract for consideration at our upcoming ‘Think Tank 2023’ - Women in Architecture Belgium Event. Guest curator Katrien Vandermarliere invites you to write about the following topics: 1. Liquid, fluid, flowing. Concepts and values take on new interpretations in the world and in architecture. 2. Representation of women in architecture. What are new role models and why are they important? 3. Ecofeminism / Regenerative architecture and self-building, activist and feminist. You can find more information in the encolsed pdf.
Following the success of our events in Perth and Melbourne, we are thrilled to announce our upcoming industry roundtable discussion in Sydney. Join us as we delve into the ever-evolving world of AI, exploring the latest challenges and opportunities. Gain valuable employment insights and a deeper understanding of the future of work in architecture and design.
The Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF) is America’s largest film festival devoted to the creative spirit of architecture and design. Our curated films and panel discussions provide unique perspectives about the process behind architectural, graphic, and product design, urban and environmental issues, architectural photography, historic preservation, and much more. Our goal is to identify films with impassioned, human stories that appeal to a sophisticated design audience and those with a general interest in architecture and design.
Ministry of Ecology, Spatial planning and Urbanism of Montenegro announced an International Competition for a Conceptual Architectural Design of the Emergency Centre within the Complex of the Clinical Centre of Montenegro.
Introduction The Experiential Architecture Design Competition challenges participants to create an innovative and immersive architectural design that provides a unique and sensorial experience of blindness for all visitors. The goal is to design an experiential design that allows sighted individuals to perceive and understand the world through the perspective of blindness, fostering empathy, awareness, and a deeper appreciation for the human experience.
Introduction Welcome to the Architecture Photography Competition! In this edition, we invite photographers to explore the captivating theme of "Urban Jungle." As cities continue to expand and evolve, the interaction between architecture and nature becomes a fascinating subject. This competition aims to showcase the harmonious coexistence or striking contrast between the man-made structures and the natural elements within urban environments. We encourage you to capture the essence of this captivating relationship through your lens.
