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São Paulo, 2023 – On July 25, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the Arq.Futuro Cities Laboratory at Insper will host the debate "Implementing Early Childhood Programs and Social Urbanism: Success Stories."

IAAC presents the II REDES Summit: The Proximity Urbanism, part of the second edition of the Online Master in Cities (MOeC).

Anderson Thives shows no signs of slowing down. Continuing his focus on mobility and innovation, his Galeria Provisória is relocating within the same neighborhood in Ipanema. He will soon debut his works in a new conceptual space that integrates health, beauty, and art. This is the first of many cultural projects that Thives intends to launch alongside new partners, with the goal of democratizing art and culture for diverse audiences. Before closing the current location, he is hosting a series of events through August 6. This Saturday, July 29, will feature a preview of the new exhibition "Favela," showcasing pieces named after communities such as Rocinha, Vidigal, and Complexo do Alemão. The series depicts the diversity of characters within these local communities and is also scheduled to launch later this year in London, where Thives will occupy a three-story building in the trendy neighborhood of Hackney.

Many years ago, when living in Rio was nothing more than a dream, Susi Sielski Cantarino (an Argentine who is more "Carioca" than many born and raised in the city) discovered what she described as a "charming corner in Santa Teresa," then known as the Hotel dos Descasados. Four decades later, Sielski Cantarino returns to the space—now renovated and renamed Hotel Santa Teresa MGallery—not as a visitor, but as a guest artist. Her solo exhibition, "Connections," is open to the public through the end of September. Occupying the hotel lobby, the show stimulates and stirs the viewer's senses, and the pieces on display are available for purchase. Using diverse materials, including earth, bamboo, and even Swarovski crystals, the artist produces works ranging from leaves with transparent inscriptions to sculptures nearly two meters tall. Industrial steel shelves are transformed into objects of desire that honor the "Objet trouvé." Childhood linens, delicately worked with lace and pins, feature the face of the poet Virgínia Victorino, who, as a woman and a homosexual, was largely rejected by the hermetic Portuguese society of her time. All the works presented are the result of the artist's hundreds of experiences. SHALOSH (number 3 in Hebrew), for example, from 2008, was created three years after she won second prize at the Florence Biennale.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, urban mobility has undergone profound changes, and the bicycle has emerged as a sustainable option capable of meeting social distancing requirements. The implementation of temporary bike lanes on major corridors, such as arterial and collector roads, highlights the importance of cycling for daily commutes.

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Tuesday, July 14, at 8:00 PM: Paulo Galo is the guest on the next episode of Meia Hora com o BrCidades. Galo leads the movement advocating for better working conditions for app-based delivery workers, who have been among those most exposed to contagion risks during the pandemic. The discussion will be moderated by Paolo Colosso and Tainá de Paula. The program will be broadcast live and simultaneously on BrCidades' Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter channels. Click the link, set a reminder, and join BrCidades: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu653hXjTKs

On July 16 at 7:00 PM, IABsp will host a live stream (broadcast via IABsp’s Facebook and YouTube channels) featuring Vicente Wissenbach (editor of Jornal Arquiteto), Taiana Car Vidotto (professor at FACENS and researcher at UNICAMP), and Rafael Mielnik (IABsp Board of Directors) to discuss the history of Jornal Arquiteto and present the digitization and online release of this significant content from the IABsp archives.

Social Urbanism is an urban intervention strategy created in Medellín that was fundamental in transforming the social reality of the city's impoverished neighborhoods. Brazil already has a success story in Recife: the Compaz (Community Centers for Peace). Drawing on these experiences and with the support of professors from Eafit Urban, the postgraduate program launched by Insper, Itaú Cultural, and Arq.Futuro aims to train managers capable of addressing the complex reality of vulnerable urban centers in Brazil.

Tuesday, July 21, at 8:00 PM: João Whitaker is the guest for the next Meia Hora com o BrCidades. Whitaker, a professor at FAUUSP and former Municipal Secretary of Housing for São Paulo, will discuss housing and the right to the city with Paolo Colosso and Tainá de Paula.

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On Monday, July 27, at 8:00 PM, Gregório Duvivier will be the guest on the next episode of Meia Hora com o BrCidades. Duvivier is an actor, writer, columnist for Folha, host of HBO's Greg News, and a comedian with the Porta dos Fundos channel. He will discuss humor and democracy with Paolo Colosso and Tainá de Paula. The program will be broadcast live and simultaneously on BrCidades' Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter channels. Click the link, set a reminder, and join BrCidades:

The Architecture and Health Study Group is a monthly event dedicated to discussing topics such as neuroscience applied to architecture, as well as the 9 Foundations of healthy buildings.

New award to recognize projects and initiatives that improve walking conditions in Brazilian cities
The first edition of the Walkable City Award, organized by SampaPé! with the support of ITDP Brazil and Walk21, will reward and highlight public sector efforts to improve walkability in Brazilian cities in recent years.

Photo contest encourages the contemplation of nature and greenery found while walking in the city

On July 29 (Thursday) at 7:00 PM, {CURA} will host a Masterclass with Nelson Kon, a renowned photographer specializing in architecture and cities.

We invite everyone to the launch discussion for Log 62, featuring a special session dedicated to architectural criticism in South America. The issue features essays from several countries, including Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, and Brazil. The panel will include editor Jaime Solares Carmona (PhD candidate, Yale University) and contributors Frederico Costa (PhD candidate, Unicamp), Mariana Alves (professor, U. Presb. Mackenzie), and Mariana Wilderom (professor, U. São Judas Tadeu).

"Brutalist Italy: The Art of Concrete"
Photographs by Italians Roberto Conte and Stefano Perego will be presented at the
Polo Cultural ItaliaNoRio in an exhibition making its Brazilian debut.

PLEA 2026 (Passive and Low Energy Architecture) is one of the world's most important international conferences on sustainable architecture, bioclimatic design, building science, energy efficiency, and urban resilience. The 2026 edition will take place from July 27 to 31, 2026, in San José, Costa Rica, marking the first time this prestigious gathering is held in Central America.

July 20th to 26th
IAAC – Advanced Architecture Barcelona
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA