Presented in a mansion in Morumbi, São Paulo. Photo: Courtesy of the architect
Morar Mais – Chic on a Budget arrives in São Paulo for its 19th edition, showcasing the best solutions in interior design, architecture, design, and landscaping. With an accessible approach focused on cost-effectiveness, the event aims to demonstrate that interior design does not have to be an inaccessible luxury. Since 2005, Morar Mais has been reinventing itself and gaining traction across Brazil through brand licensing, reaching various Brazilian capitals and international fairs. Responsible for the brand's expansion, Sabrina Schuback and Ligia Schuback believe in the potential of the architecture and interior design market and are committed to returning to the states that have been part of their journey. Prepare to be inspired by the trends and creative solutions presented at the 19th edition of Morar Mais.
The Project Workshop at the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidad Católica de Córdoba offers a study program for architects and advanced students looking to deepen their critical thinking and project production within the contemporary cultural and professional landscape. The course is designed as a comprehensive experience that incorporates cultural activities complementary to the discipline.
The Growarq Week is an event dedicated to architects, engineers, designers, and students looking to revolutionize their design process through a methodology that combines two software programs: Revit and Lumion. The event will take place entirely online on May 22, 23, and 24, 2023, at 7:00 PM each day.
El tabique-adobillo es una técnica constructiva mixta de madera y tierra, una de las más utilizadas en la construcción de inmuebles en Valparaíso desde el siglo XIX al XX, que se proyecta como una alternativa completamente viable para nuestros días. Hoy en Chile, con manejo forestal y con acceso a suelos para la fabricación de los adobillos, resulta ser una buena respuesta constructiva, de origen natural, térmica, de bajo impacto ambiental, que ya ha demostrado un buen comportamiento ante sismos gracias a la flexibilidad de sus estructuras de madera.
In its second edition, the TAC! Urban Architecture Festival will transform its host cities, València and San Sebastián, into sites for innovation and experimentation in public space.
The Municipality of Temuco, through its Municipal Planning Secretariat, invites entries for the Architectural Design Competition for the Young Pablo Neruda House Museum in Temuco, Araucanía Region. The project aims to highlight Pablo Neruda's childhood memories and his development as a poet in the Araucanía Region.
The course "Strategies for Architectural, Urban, and Territorial Sustainability Management" will be held over ten sessions. It features a certified teaching team with extensive professional experience in the field, led by Constanza Echeverría, a consultant in corporate, urban-environmental, and social sustainability.
The exhibition "Between the Lines: Twenty Influential Voices in the History of Architecture in Chile" will be open to the public until Saturday, July 22, 2023. The exhibition is hosted at Barco Galería para la Arquitectura, located in downtown Santiago (Santa Lucía 382, 1C), and is part of the project "Between the Lines: Modern Female Architects in Chile and Their Disciplinary Contribution," funded by the 2022 National Fondart grant from the Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Heritage. The exhibition can be visited on Thursdays and Fridays from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
To recognize the sustained efforts of thousands of individuals and organizations working within the public and private sectors, as well as citizen movements, on high-impact initiatives that benefit the country's cities, Lima Cómo Vamos is launching the call for entries for the 5th City Award for Urban Leadership.
2023 Pavilion - Faculty of Architecture and Design at the Universidad de los Andes
The Faculty of Architecture and Design at Universidad de los Andes announces the open call for Pabellón 2023, a three-day international conference (October 11–13, 2023). This open call seeks projects in various formats that capture the current state of creative practice, informed by plural perspectives as diverse as the world to which architecture and design respond. Submit your project by May 19, 2023, in one of the following formats: Transmedia, Performance, Exhibition, or Presentation, and receive academic validation.
Jeannette Sordi, Maura Mantelli. Photograph by Ignacio Ferrari
The Ministry of Housing and Territorial Planning of Uruguay and Mevir, with the support of the Inter-American Development Bank, are calling for proposals for new low-rise timber housing typologies. These units will be constructed by MEVIR as a 20-unit demonstration project in the town of Tranqueras, in the department of Rivera, Uruguay.
The Master's Degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Oviedo, through its Transportation Engineering and Infrastructure department, is launching its fifth international ideas competition for students to solicit proposals for addressing issues related to transportation networks. The competition is supported by the Mieres City Council, and as such, it focuses on interventions within its municipal boundaries.
Lecture by journalist Raul Juste Lores opens the program. Photo: Mário Amaral
Instituto Ling is hosting a special program to reflect on architecture in the contemporary world. Held in partnership with AsBEA-RS (the Brazilian Association of Architectural Offices of Rio Grande do Sul), the project features an inaugural lecture and two short courses running from May to August, exploring cities, history, memory, and sustainability, while offering new perspectives on ways of living, coexisting, and dwelling.
The Trianon-Masp Station Cultural Space presents the "Posters" exhibition by Italian artist Tomaso Marcolla. Addressing contemporary issues such as gender inequality, violence and abuse, economic crisis, solidarity, and environmental preservation, Marcolla presents a series of digital collages to the Metro audience that invite reflection on how art can speak for silenced groups.
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Applications for Jaime Lerner scholarships open until the end of June
The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia is launching the second edition of the Jaime Lerner Scholarships. This year, the scholarship is offered to professionals from all Latin American countries to pursue our Online Master in City & Technology: The Near Urbanism for the 2023/2024 academic year. In doing so, we reinforce our commitment to supporting young architects in their efforts to specialize and contribute effectively to better cities in their respective countries.
An element of nature characterized by varied textures, distinct tones, and diverse compositions, Earth evokes our origins as a symbol of existence. Firm and consistent, this force represents the solidification of particles into rock formations, precious stones, and structures over time. This serves as the starting point and theme for the eleventh edition of MADE – Mercado Arte e Design. For the second time, the event will be held at the new Complexo Pacaembu, running concurrently with the ArPa art fair from May 31 to June 4, 2023.
Held on May 25 and 26, the 2nd Experimental Construction Site Seminar in Architecture and Urbanism was promoted by LEMC Canteiro Experimental, the PET Canteiro Experimental e Comunidades group, and GEPARQ (Research Group of PROARQ/UFRJ). The seminar aims to present pedagogical practices in experimental construction sites and research and outreach projects that engage with hands-on construction, as well as the experiences of professors and professional architects and urban planners who currently incorporate construction experiences into their professional practice within social architecture.
In line with the commitment to territorial development in the Atlántico Department, the TECNOGLASS group—a national and international leader in the processing and commercialization of high-quality glass, windows, and facades—has decided to expand its reach in promoting city landmarks through a public art competition. The competition calls for the construction of two monuments aimed at reclaiming spaces in the municipalities of Puerto Colombia and Repelón, in the Atlántico Department. This initiative seeks to contribute to economic reactivation, tourism revitalization, and the strengthening of the inhabitants' sense of belonging.