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Arq. Futuro and Insper launch the 2nd edition of the "Urbanism, Cities, and Conscious Leadership" course

The course seeks to contribute to the education of citizens capable of interpreting the reality of urban spaces and adopting a critical stance on the future of cities; registration is open until

Exhibitions on Ernesto de Sousa and the 1970 financial crisis inaugurate MAAT’s 2018 program

The MAAT (Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology) in Lisbon is launching its 2018 program with two exhibitions: Supergood – Dialogues with Ernesto de Sousa and Welcome to the City of Fear, which address the work of Ernesto de Sousa and the financial crisis that affected New York in the 1970s, respectively.

Call for Papers: Issue 5 "ARCHITECTURE (IS) ETHICAL?" from PIXO – journal of architecture, city, and contemporaneity


CALL FOR PAPERS: PIXO MAGAZINE, 5TH EDITION
The thematic issue “ARCHITECTURE (IS) ETHICAL? Reflections on the Role of the Architect in Times of Social and Political Crisis” is edited by Professor Fernando Freitas Fuão.

Women Architects Series: Mode(s) of (R)existing. Session VI: Women Architects: Rosa Sheng: Women | Architecture | Re:Evolution

Architects Series: Mode(s) of (R)existing
Session VI. Women | Architecture | RE:EVOLUTION

Cinema Design 2018

Specialized Film Screening Series.
The goal of this ongoing series of art films and documentaries related to architecture and design is to foster cultural dissemination and create a critical discourse surrounding our profession. By hosting panels with colleagues in a cultural and recreational setting, we aim to promote the association to new affiliates and attract new members.

Action! Feminist Urbanism Workshop

The realization and life of cities are reflections of the power and decision-making structures of the societies that sustain them. Given this, in a patriarchal society, can we expect women to have effective space, voice, and agency in the decisions that shape their daily lives?

Citizen Jane: Battle for the City

Thursday, February 22, 2018
In 1960, Jane Jacobs' book The Death and Life of Great American Cities was a landmark for architecture, investigating the consequences of urban reconfiguration by modern urban planners and architects. Jacobs was also an activist involved in many mid-century movements in New York to halt the draconian plans of Robert Moses, a powerful builder with significant political influence.

Insòlit Festival 2018 announces an open call for ephemeral interventions in Palma de Mallorca

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.

Call for entries open for the Marta Scheu Torres Award, honoring outstanding women in architecture and urbanism.

The Institute of Architecture and Urbanism at the Faculty of Architecture and Arts of the Universidad Austral de Chile invites submissions for the Marta Scheu Torres Award. Now in its third edition, this award recognizes a woman who has made a significant contribution to the fields of architecture and urbanism through social work, disciplinary practice, innovation, or other areas of interest that have been meaningful to the development of the country's southern region.

Call for entries: 2018 IBRAMEM AMATA Timber Architecture Award

Registration is now open for the 2018 IBRAMEM AMATA Timber Architecture Award, with categories for both professionals and students. Students of engineering, architecture, and urban planning, as well as professionals in these fields from all Latin American countries, are eligible to apply.

"Modern Architecture in São Paulo" Course – Registration Open for March and April Sessions

March Session: MARCH 20, 21, 22, 23, AND 24, 2018 (FROM 2:00 PM TO 6:30 PM)

Lecture: 'The Potential of Architects in the UX World' at Ironhack BCN

At first glance, it might seem unusual to think of an architect as a highly valued professional within certain areas of the digital sector. However, upon closer analysis, we can observe the significant similarities between architecture and digital product design, helping us understand why these professionals are becoming highly sought-after profiles among industry leaders.

Applications open: Kindergarten Rehabilitation in Bolivia

Kindergarten Rehabilitation in Bolivia is an open competition for all students and young architects worldwide. For this fourth edition, ARCHsharing is collaborating with TECHO Bolivia on the construction of a kindergarten in a neighborhood of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The kindergarten will accommodate up to 500 children. To address this challenge, the restoration of an old school and an expansion will be required.
The winning project will be built by our partner, TECHO Bolivia.

Call for Entries for the 2019 Lisbon Triennale Début Award

For the third time, the Lisbon Architecture Triennale presents the Début Award, aimed at architects or architecture studios in the early stages of their careers, to celebrate their work and propel their professional trajectory.

Session 241. Esteban Suárez "Polygamous Architecture"

BNKR Arquitectura is an architecture, urbanism, and research firm based in Mexico City, founded by Esteban Suárez in 2005. The firm has experimented with architecture at the widest possible scale, ranging from small, iconic private chapels to master plans for entire cities. BNKR is a multidisciplinary practice composed of architects, urban planners, and designers. They provide unique, unconventional solutions to specific problems, moving beyond the pursuit of a particular style or signature. The firm has received several international awards, including first place at the 2014 Iconic Awards in Germany, the 2014 International Architecture Awards in Chicago, the 2013 Architizer A+ Awards in New York, the 2012 Quito Biennial in Ecuador, the 2011 AZURE Awards in Toronto, and the 2012 Building of the Year award from Plataforma Arquitectura in Chile.

CAU-RJ hosts "Architecture: A Feminine Noun" discussion

Council of Architecture and Urbanism of Rio de Janeiro hosts debate "Architecture: A Feminine Noun"

The objective is to discuss the integration of women architects and urban planners into the professional market, how to make cities safer for women to navigate, harassment, and other related topics.

Lecture with Toyo Ito and Paulo Mendes da Rocha at Expo Revestir

Organized by the National Association of Ceramic Tile, Sanitary Ware, and Related Products Manufacturers (ANFACER), Expo Revestir presents a lecture featuring architects Toyo Ito and Paulo Mendes da Rocha at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo.

Colectivo Tomate presents: Ciudad Mural Villahermosa

    Colectivo Tomate is a civil organization based in Puebla, composed of citizens from across the country, that seeks to inspire people to take action for transformation, facilitate the discovery of their power to participate actively, and unite and strengthen their community. We aim to mobilize transformative energy.