The works are presented through interventions in common spaces—such as bars, cafés, and community centers—located in various cities across Chile, with the goal of bringing the discipline to a wider audience.
The architects invited to participate in this first touring cycle hail from Concepción, Castro, Valdivia, and Santiago. Each is challenged to intervene in a space located in a city other than their own.
The Wilton Paes de Almeida building, a landmark of modern architecture in São Paulo and recognized as a municipal cultural heritage site in 1992, collapsed following a massive fire on May 1st of this year. The Docomomo São Paulo chapter mourns, above all, the loss of human life and the tragedy faced by the residents who occupied that architectural icon.
Building on its history, the Latin American Congress of Architecture (CLA TIL)—organized since 2013 by the Faculty of Architecture, Design, Art, and Urbanism at the University of Morón—will host its fifth edition in Argentina. The event, themed "Social Utopias," will take place from May 28 to June 1, 2018.
For over 20 years, the Proyecto Escape organization and the Altos del Pino community have developed cultural practices aimed at fostering a culture of peace to improve the quality of life for the children, youth, and mothers in their community. To promote these practices, Escape, in partnership with various organizations, has organized the Workshops on Emerging Architecture and Urbanism. These workshops aim to create spaces for the exchange of knowledge among neighborhood residents, students, and professionals regarding the construction of various participatory projects.
From May 17 to July 14, 2018, Pinakotheke Cultural Rio de Janeiro presents the exhibition "Victor Brecheret (1894–1955)," featuring works by the renowned artist born in Italy and based in Brazil. A key figure of modernism and a participant in the historic 1922 Week of Modern Art, Brecheret is the focus of this exhibition curated by Max Perlingeiro. The show gathers significant works by the artist alongside those of other figures who participated in that watershed event in Brazilian art: Anita Malfatti, Di Cavalcanti, Menotti del Picchia, John Graz, Vicente do Rego Monteiro, Helios Seelinger, and Zina Aita. Many of these pieces were featured in the original 1922 event at the Theatro Municipal de São Paulo.
Work by João Loureiro at the Futurama Supermarket in Vila Buarque, downtown São Paulo. Part of the "Assisted Reproduction" exhibition by the 1:1 project, curated by Bruno de Almeida. Photo: Filipe Berndt
Galeria Jaqueline Martins presents the first edition of the 1:1 project, featuring new work by João Loureiro.
X-OMA Chair: The X-OMA Chair analyzes projects by the firm OMA, as well as those by subsequent offshoot firms that have emerged from OMA (known as x-OMA's), such as Zaha Hadid, Bjarke Ingels, MVRDV, Fernando Romero, among many others.
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 second 2018 installment of the renowned "La Ciudad y Las Palabras" series, in which writer Andrés Neuman will present his new novel, Fractura. The event will feature commentary by writers Matías Celedón and Andrea Jeftanovic.
OCAM; Competition Office; COAM; Official Chamber of Architects of Madrid
The purpose of this competition is to select the best proposal for the remodeling of the Plaza de los Belgas in Collado Villalba, Madrid, Spain.
This competition is open to all architects and civil engineers who possess full legal capacity and are not subject to any prohibitions or incompatibilities regarding contracting with the Administration under current regulations. Professionals legally authorized to practice in Spain are defined as those holding the corresponding degree—whether Spanish, legally recognized (degrees from the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland), or officially homologated in Spain. Prior registration with a professional association is not required to participate in the competition, though it will be necessary to sign and certify the project once it is developed.
OCAM; Competition Office; COAM; Official Chamber of Architects of Madrid
The purpose of this competition is to select the best proposal for the construction of a Biomedical Sciences building at the Getafe Campus of the Carlos III University of Madrid.
Pictured are the first two editions of the VEKA Yearbook. Cover photos: Lio Simas
Registration is now open for the fourth edition of the VEKA Latin America Cultural Competition. This initiative from the German multinational PVC profile systems company introduces new features this year: projects will be evaluated in two categories—Horizontal Architecture and Vertical Architecture—and must have been executed in any country in Latin America.
Coffee culture is booming, and Northern Europe holds the official title for the world's largest coffee consumers. Countries such as Finland, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden all rank in the top ten, with annual consumption reaching up to 12 kg per person.
As one of Latvia's largest national parks, Kemeri National Park is launching a design competition for a new observation tower. The tower, planned for construction near the Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk, will provide improved access for visitors with disabilities.
New York is the quintessential city of professional progress, grand ambitions, and major corporations. It is a place where the pursuit of societal success often comes at the cost of long working hours. We spend a third of our day or more in workspaces, yet most offices were designed to maximize productivity with little regard for spatial quality or employee well-being.
The #ChileLagosLimpios International Seminar will take place on May 31 at the city's cultural center. Three North American experts in environmental planning will present the successful sustainable development experience of Lake Tahoe, which was established in the late 1960s.
The Instituto Bardi / Casa de Vidro, in partnership with Romano Guerra Editora, will launch the 4th edition of the book Lina Bo Bardi—out of print since 2010—on May 26th at 11:00 AM at the Casa de Vidro. Edited by Marcelo Ferraz, the first edition was published in 1993, one year after the architect's passing.
The book provides an overview of Lina's work and thought through texts, drawings, and photographs. “Lina's work is essential reading for those who see architecture as a means to strive for a more just and comfortable world,” says Marcelo Ferraz, who worked with the architect for 15 years, sharing ideas and challenges.
