SEMANAU (Architecture and Urbanism Week at UFERSA) is an event organized by the Architecture and Urbanism program at the UFERSA Pau dos Ferros campus, located in the Semi-Arid region. Throughout its four editions, its primary objective has been to connect students from this rural public university with professionals, students, and researchers in the field (architects and urban planners) or related disciplines.
On August 7, the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism (FAU Mackenzie) will host Zaida Muxí and Josep Maria Montaner for its inaugural lecture. Zaida Muxí, an expert in urbanism, architecture, and gender, will present her latest publication, the book Mujeres, casas y ciudades. Más allá del umbral. Josep Maria Montaner, author of over fifty books, will share insights on his new book during the lecture “Otra Historia, Razón y Orden en la Arquitectura Contemporánea.”
In a creative collaboration, the Brazilian furniture gallery Apartamento 61, together with Act.—a firm specializing in art consultancy and curatorial projects—and the design studio Palma, have joined forces to present the exhibition "A Casa de Alguém" [Someone’s House].
The method is an academic proposal for approaching urban themes through fieldwork and critical observation of the city's arteries. Like any method, it consists of a series of steps that, when performed systematically, allow for targeted action that replaces chance or individual convenience.
The City of Suzano recognizes the importance of aligning with contemporary demands and challenges, particularly regarding climate emergencies and social developments. Consequently, aware of the need to refine the vision for the city's future—originally established in 2017 through the revision of the Master Plan (Supplementary Law No. 312/2017)—the municipal administration is proposing the "Suzano of Tomorrow +5" International Seminar.
Applications are open until July 10 for the second cohort of the specialization in Historic Preservation and Restoration at the Federal University of Technology – Paraná (UTFPR), in partnership with the École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris-Belleville. The program will take place in Curitiba, spanning three semesters (500 hours), with classes scheduled to begin in August and held in-person every two weeks.
Discover the technological journey of Bacco Arquitetos Associados and learn about the firm's current working methodology, as well as the fundamental role that BIM and other digital tools play in their project development.
Concrete Show, an event for the construction supply chain, has opened visitor registration for its 14th edition, which will take place from August 8 to 10 at the São Paulo Expo in São Paulo. Registration is free and must be completed on the Concrete Show website.
This 12-hour course consists of theoretical and practical classes, covering everything from the theory of millwork to topics such as finishes, lighting, executive projects, and construction management. To ensure a thorough grasp of the technical knowledge required to understand interior detailing and how to translate it into plans and drawings, the course includes in-class practical activities, always with guidance from the instructor. The course also features out-of-class exercises, as well as support materials including a workbook, exercises, and useful checklists, which are particularly helpful for those just beginning to work with detailing representation.
As part of the series "Accessibility from North to South: All the Voices of Brazil," Mariana Bunn Architecture and Accessibility will host a conversation this coming Sunday, August 6, with architect Priscila Libonati.
Mariana Bunn Architecture and Accessibility will host a conversation with Ricardo Shimosakai this coming Sunday, August 13 (Father's Day), as part of the series "Accessibility from North to South: All the Voices of Brazil."
In the series "Accessibility from North to South: All the Voices of Brazil," Mariana Bunn Architecture and Accessibility will host a conversation with Renata Assis, an architect and urban planner based in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.
In the next installment of her series "Accessibility from North to South: All the Voices of Brazil," Mariana Bunn (Architecture and Accessibility) will be in conversation with Luanda Chaves this coming Sunday, September 27.
On Wednesday, August 31, at 8:00 PM, we will experience "Reading the City," a talk held from the heights of Guadalajara, led by essayist and literary researcher Juan Nepote.
ABD CONAD—the National Congress of Interior Design—will bring together professionals from across the country for an event focused on professional development and relevant industry discussions. The event will take place on August 3rd and 4th, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at the WTC Events Center, located within the D&D Shopping complex in São Paulo.
Design Degustação will take place at the Istituto Europeo di Design on August 26, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, featuring lectures, workshops, seminars, discussions, content, and networking. Throughout the event, the space will showcase work by students, alumni, and partner brands. This experience offers a full day of immersion, allowing participants to engage in workshops and interact with the institution's faculty.
São Paulo, 2023 – Registration is now open for the course "Urban Mobility Management – A Path to Smart and Sustainable Cities," offered by the Arq.Futuro Cities Laboratory at Insper, which will take place throughout August and early September. The eight sessions aim to deepen knowledge of urban mobility dynamics, a central theme in policy discussions aimed at ensuring a better quality of life for inhabitants. Commuting alternatives shape the urban experience for everyone—enabling, hindering, or even inhibiting access to and the right to the city.
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