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Reusing Rooftops Barcelona 2024
International Architecture Competition

The inaugural ‘Roots & Dreams’ International Sustainable Architecture Competition challenges participants to design a residence on a 1,000 m² plot, with a maximum construction area of 200 m². Proposals must align with three pillars of sustainable architecture: biomimicry (nature-inspired), bioclimatic design (considering the local context of the Quintana Roo jungle), and the use of local materials and low-impact ecotechnologies.

Participants may enter individually or in teams of up to five members.

United by blood and artistic ties, Roma Drumond, Pedro, and Antonio Tebyriçá—mother, father, and son—present their work in “TRIANGULAR,” which opens on June 6 at 6:00 PM. Their paintings and sculptures will occupy the Galeria Patrícia Costa, with the exhibition curated by Denise Mattar.

The Dual Degree Doctoral Academic Agreement between the School of Architecture and Urbanism at the University of São Paulo (FAU USP) and the Università IUAV di Venezia was signed in 2017, expanding a general cooperation agreement established between the two universities in 2008.

To consolidate this academic partnership, the Design and History Seminar will be held, featuring an Interacademic Ceremony with directors and representatives from FAU USP, IUAV, and the Italian Cultural Institute in São Paulo. Following the ceremony, three visiting Italian professors, all graduates of the IUAV Doctoral School in Architectural History, will present lectures.

The Center for Contemporary Architecture Studies at the School of Architecture and Urban Studies of the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella is hosting, with the support of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, a traveling iteration of the exhibition Foodscapes, the Spanish Pavilion at the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale, curated by Eduardo Castillo-Vinuesa and Manuel Ocaña.

Gypsum Concrete
Arquitectura en Corto invites you to the screening of Gypsum Concrete, which will take place on Thursday, June 13, at 7:00 PM at the Roca Barcelona Gallery (c/Joan Güell, 211). Directed by Simon Pénochet, the short film documents the research conducted by the French architecture studio Ciguë to replace cement with gypsum in floor screeds for a project in Montreuil, Paris. Gypsum is a material with a long history of use throughout the Paris region; it is recyclable and readily available through urban mining processes. A series of tests on samples produced by Ciguë, combined with a comparative life cycle analysis, demonstrate that this material is a viable alternative that drastically reduces CO2 emissions. Following the screening, architect Sara Ferran, a partner at taller11—where they are currently conducting similar research—and Albert Sagrera, an architect, environmental consultant, and co-founder of Societat Orgànica, will lead a discussion. Sagrera is an expert in the environmental impact of materials, life cycle assessment, and construction waste management.

“Only Art Touches the Untouchable Truths”
Group exhibition opens at the Galeria do Espaço Cultural Municipal Sérgio Porto on June 20, curated by Mario Camargo.

On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, we invite you to join us at Casa Somauma for a talk with the firms featured in the "Arquitetura Paulista" film series.

MADE – Mercado, Arte, Design – is an international collectible design fair that brings together quality content in a collective space with each edition. It showcases and highlights national designers and studios, reveals new talent, encourages new production, and, consequently, expands design culture to thousands of people. Its objective is to disseminate education and culture within the sector through a design-focused content program.

“Inside the Landscape”. A collective exhibition of Cuban art featuring Alejandro Lloret, Alexis Iglesias, and J. Pável Herrera opens at the Instituto Cervantes in São Paulo.

The next edition of Design Degustação will take place on June 29, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, simultaneously at the IED São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro campuses. The event aims to showcase the Extension, One Year, and Postgraduate courses offered nationwide by the Italian institution, which is recognized as the only college in Brazil 100% focused on design. It will be an immersive day within IED Brasil's laboratories and facilities, featuring lectures, workshops, and even painting sessions, with both free and paid activities available.

A traveling exhibition on environmental art opens on June 28 in Fortaleza, curated by Angela de Oliveira at ARTIVO Galeria.

The Arquiteturas Film Festival invites filmmakers, distributors, and industry professionals to submit works related to the 2022 theme, "Slow Down!".

The Council of Architecture and Urbanism of Rio de Janeiro (CAU/RJ) will hold the first edition of "CAU nos Bairros" (CAU in the Neighborhoods) in Campo Grande on June 1st and 2nd. This free, public initiative aims to demonstrate how architects and urban planners can help build or renovate with efficiency, quality, and fewer unforeseen issues.

"Dentro da Pós" presents the pedagogical framework, structure, objectives, and schedule of the Escola da Cidade lato sensu postgraduate program through conversations, open classes, and final reviews, all of which are open to anyone interested in the seven courses offered.

The 49th AsBEA Annual Convention is fast approaching, celebrating the association’s 50th anniversary while fostering a debate on the future of architecture and the evolving role of the architect in today’s context.

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Bogotá becomes a hub for discussing sustainability in architecture and construction. As part of International Sustainability Week 2023, the city is hosting two events: the International Seminar on Sustainable and Net-Zero Buildings from June 6 to 7, and the Construverde Colombia 2023 Forum from June 8 to 9.

In her series "Accessibility from North to South: All the Voices of Brazil," Mariana Bunn Architecture and Accessibility will host a conversation this coming Sunday, June 4th, with Jundiaí-based architect Julia Lopo.