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On Wednesday, August 23, the first episode of a new documentary series exploring projects by Al Borde will premiere. "Building with Living Trees" dives into the stories behind the Casa-Jardín, a single-family home located in the suburbs of Quito.

On Wednesday, August 23, the first episode of a new documentary series exploring Al Borde's projects will be released. Building with Living Trees dives into the stories behind Casa-Jardín, a single-family residence located on the outskirts of Quito.

The School of Architecture and Urban Studies at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella presents its program for the second semester of 2023, consisting of a series of lectures and workshops aimed at the general public and students of the faculty, respectively.

The photographs in Líquidas e Sólidas were taken over the course of 25 years. The first were captured with a Polaroid Image camera, which was quite popular in the 1990s. These photos are physically soft because that Polaroid ejected "liquid" images that required a few minutes to harden. In contrast, the more recent ones were taken with a new Fuji Instax, which produces firmer, less malleable photos.

The final design thesis presentations for the Latin American Master of Architecture at the University of Bío-Bío in Concepción, Chile, will be held this coming August.

ARCHITECTS OFFICE is opening its doors for the Vila Madalena Art Fair on August 20, inviting the public to explore the work and behind-the-scenes of the architecture, urbanism, and interior design agency. Attendees can also visit the “Possible Worlds” exhibition, which features projects that inspire the imagination of desirable futures for living, presenting sustainability research that ranges from ecology to sociology.

The art scene vibrated with the arrival of the new decade. He attributed significance to the number eight—"round and also a symbol of infinity"—yet, consciously or not, a strong sense of optimism prevailed, driven by the impending end of the dictatorship.
Marking a particularly significant milestone as he celebrates his 80th birthday, Aquila, considered one of the most active painters of his generation, presents "Em Torno dos 80," a memorable exhibition defined by warm and meaningful reunions. Opening on August 26, the exhibition honors the master with the participation of artists who worked alongside him at Parque Lage during the 1980s—a period marked by a resurgence of freedom of expression, particularly within the realm of painting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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As part of the temporary exhibition "Pre-Columbian Architectures: Representing and Inhabiting the Past," we invite you to the screening of the first episode of the documentary series on the work of Al Borde, "Building with Living Trees," followed by a discussion about the documentary.

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.

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.

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.