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The concept is DISRUPTIA, a unique event aimed at showcasing the latest in technology—including artificial intelligence, immersive installations, augmented reality, the metaverse, neuroarchitecture, NFTs, and blockchain—to explore how these advancements will impact the lighting and architecture industries.

Embark on a fascinating architectural journey through Mexico City, where historical and contemporary styles blend into a stunning visual spectacle. From the majestic remains of the ancient Aztec civilization in Teotihuacán to the iconic skyscrapers that grace the city's skyline, every corner of this metropolis tells a unique architectural story. Mexico City stands as an unparalleled destination for architecture enthusiasts, who will find endless delight and inspiration at every turn.

The College of Architects of Nuevo León presents the latest edition of the Nuevo León Architecture Biennial (BANL) for the 2024-2026 biennium. Held for the past 46 years, it is the first and longest-running architecture biennial in the country, continuing its legacy as a reference point at the regional and national levels, and as a curated selection for various international forums.

The 7th International A ERA BIM Congress is one of the leading events focused on digital transformation in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) sector.

Königsberger Vannucchi Arquitetos Associados and Romano Guerra Editora are launching the book Königsberger Vannucchi [et al.] arquitetura. More than a retrospective, the publication offers a critical and reflective view of the trajectory of architects and founding partners Jorge Königsberger and Gianfranco Vannucchi, while revealing the complexity and depth of the firm's architectural production.

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ArquiMemória 6 – International Meeting on the Preservation of Built Heritage is undoubtedly the largest and most significant forum for debate on the preservation of built heritage held in Brazil. The event will bring together approximately 800 professionals from a wide range of fields, including faculty, students, and researchers from renowned Brazilian and international universities; directors and technical staff from IPHAN and state and municipal cultural heritage and urban planning agencies from across Brazil and abroad; and independent practitioners working in restoration projects and construction, among others.

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"Maurice and I" by Rick Harvie and Jane Mahoney (New Zealand) and "Spaces written by light" by Judith Oláh (Hungary) took home the awards for best feature and best short film, respectively. The festival also recognized the best architectural record, highlighted a standout Chilean film, and honored the work most representative of emotional architecture. These highlights and more defined the 6th edition of the Architecture Film Festival Santiago.

The 22nd SIACOT, the Ibero-American Seminar on Architecture and Construction with Earth, will be held in La Serena, Chile, in November 2024, continuing the legacy of the 21 seminars initially organized by the Proterra Research Project (2001–2006). Since 2006, SIACOT has been organized by the Ibero-American PROTERRA Network, which emerged from the aforementioned project. It has since become one of the network's primary activities and has established itself as the most significant Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking gathering focused on architecture and construction with earth. To date, SIACOT has been held in Brazil, Spain, Argentina, Portugal, Uruguay, Peru, Chile, El Salvador, Ecuador, Paraguay, Bolivia, Guatemala, Mexico, and Cuba. Its most recent edition, held in Colombia, brought together more than 300 participants.

As the only living artist from the Grupo Frente—a significant artistic movement established exactly 70 years ago in Rio de Janeiro and considered a landmark of the constructive movement in Brazil—César Oiticica will open the exhibition "Frente a Frente" at the Paço Imperial on November 13, 2024. Curated by Paulo Venancio Filho, the exhibition will present 20 works that are either previously unseen or have long been absent from public view. A large portion of these were created during the period when the artist was a member of the Grupo Frente, founded by Ivan Serpa (1923–1973) in 1954, which included prominent figures such as Abraham Palatnik (1928–2020), Aluísio Carvão (1920–2001), Hélio Oiticica (1937–1980), Lygia Clark (1920–1988), Lygia Pape (1927–2004), Franz Weissmann (1911–2005), and Rubem Ludolf (1932–2010), among others. The exhibition will also include recent works, providing the public with a comprehensive overview of the artist's trajectory.

The course "Architecture, Innovation, and Sustainability: Possible Futures" is the first online course created and taught by architect and designer Guto Requena. "I felt there was a lack of a course open to those curious and passionate about design that would democratically address relevant topics for rethinking the future," the architect notes.

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Feature films, short films, and architectural records will be screened at the 6th edition of the festival, taking place from November 28 to December 7. This edition marks the beginning of the event's second decade, having started as the first of its kind in Chile and Latin America.

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From November 28 to December 7, the pioneering film and architecture festival in Chile and Latin America returns to an in-person format after six years, inviting audiences of all generations to join an enriching intersection of perspectives and expressions.

The ARTNOVA Gallery, located on the 2nd floor of Fábrica Bhering in Rio de Janeiro, will open the exhibition TODO LUGAR É PASSAGEM (Every Place is a Passage) on Saturday, November 2, 2024, starting at 2:00 PM. The exhibition reflects on the multiple meanings of movement and displacement in contemporary life. Among other themes, the works on display address the complexity of migratory phenomena, urban mobility, and the distances we travel in search of opportunities and experiences.

To launch the “20th Meeting of Indigenous Writers and Artists,” two panel discussions will be held on November 6, 2024: “Indigenous Literature Today” at 9:00 a.m., featuring Indigenous writer Daniel Munduruku, and “Indigenous Literature as a Tool for Decolonization and Transformation in Education” at 11:00 a.m., with Indigenous poet Márcia Kambeba. These free lectures will take place at the Macunaíma Auditorium in the Institute of Letters at the Fluminense Federal University (UFF). Additionally, an exhibition featuring publications by Indigenous authors will be on display.

The Ibero-American Association of Urban History invites you to attend the 4th Ibero-American Congress of Urban History, to be held from November 24 to 28, 2025, in São Paulo. The event will take place at the University of São Paulo’s Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism and the MariAntonia Center, as well as at the Escola da Cidade.

If you are interested in the relationship between food and the city, we invite you to the presentation of the new book co-published by Arquitecturas Afectivas Editorial and the Master in Architectural Communication (MACA). The event will be held online on Wednesday, November 13, at 7:00 PM (CET).

"Coffee THROUGH THE SENSES"

The video art project "Ruínas" (Ruins) examines the significance of urban ruins located in the city of Americana, SP, exploring their symbolic function in times of crisis. As material remnants of political failure, economic speculation, and social decline, these ruins have become essential to many contemporary cultural narratives. The project is funded by the Paulo Gustavo Law through the Ministry of Culture, with support from the Americana City Hall, via the Secretariat of Culture and Tourism.