The public association "Belarusian Union of Architects" invites you to participate in the XI Minsk International Biennale of Young Architects "Leonardo-2025". This is a traditional large-scale event that unites architects from more than 130 countries of all continents.
Michel Foucault, in La volonté de savoir (1976), described how the mechanisms of the examination of conscience belonging to the pastoral tradition of the 17th century progressively extended to all areas of society, marking the threshold of a biopolitical modernity. Here, the 'will to knowledge' is not the subject's drive for research, but the injunction to bring into the field of knowledge-power those borderline domains of life that had been previously excluded from it: death, birth, sexuality. This process of the adherence of knowledge to bodies entirely invests our time and urges us to reflect on the figures of the 'will to knowledge' in the new millennium: the questions of surveillance, of the constant and widespread mapping of life in its social and biological dimension, of ubiquitous visibility, of the collapse of the limits between inside and outside, between inside and outside of work, of wakefulness, of private life, are explored by artistic and design forms.
'The will to knowledge' also carries a more straightforward, primary meaning: here we encounter the sphere of the desire for knowledge and its challenges, a theme constantly evoked today – above all, that of finding orientation within a hypertrophic labyrinth of information. Thus, a few years after Foucault's work, we encounter another text on the inexhaustible drive towards knowledge, its infinite resources of seduction, its lethal traps. With The Name of the Rose (1980), Umberto Eco constructs a thriller whose origin lies in the will to knowledge, with a book at its centre and, surrounding it, the desire of the aspiring initiates in opposition to the strenuous defence mounted by the custodians of tradition.
The 'will to knowledge' evokes both the symbol of infinity, to express the limitless scope of knowledge, and the labyrinth, to indicate its intricate structure and the countless possible paths through it.
The National Pavilion UAE has launched an open call for proposals to curate the United Arab Emirates’ Pavilion at the 20th International Architecture Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia, set to take place from May to November 2027 in Venice, Italy.
"Bethel Woods Art and Architecture Festival 2025: Build Fest 2 – Peace Rises" will bring together faculty and student teams from universities across the United States to construct interactive wooden art installations on the historic grounds of the 1969 Woodstock festival. Over the course of five days, participants will live and work on-site—where legendary performances by Jimi Hendrix and Joan Baez once took place—spending their days fabricating, assembling, and installing large-scale works, and their evenings immersed in cultural programming, including concerts, exhibitions, and pop-up events.
The stair is one of the most elemental and enduring components of architecture. It is a structure in motion—a connector of levels, a sculptural form, a spatial sequence, and a symbol of ascent, descent, and transition. It guides the body and engages the mind. It is at once practical and poetic.
The Municipality of Pazardzhik announces the launch of an international architectural competition aimed at transforming the iconic area of the City Market and turning it into the heart of a modern city. https://competition.bg/pazardzhikmarket/en/the-competition/
This is a unique opportunity for creators from all over the world to contribute to the development of Pazardzhik's central area with ideas that preserve cultural heritage and inspire future generations.
A chance is emerging for bold architectural and urban inspiration that will confidently combine history with modernity, creating a new, recognizable face for the city.
AWARDS:
• 1st place: 7,500 EURO
• 2nd place: 5,000 EURO
• 3rd place: 2,500 EURO
SCHEDULE:
• 30.05.2025 Official announcement of the competition
• 30.05.-05.09.2025 Time for preparation of the overall concept and development of the project
• 26.08.2025 Deadline for questions
• 01.09.2025 Deadline for registration on the platform
• 05.09.2025 Deadline for submission of the projects
• 06-11.09.2025 Preparation for judging of the competition materials
• 12-14.09.2025 Jurying
• 17.09.2025 Announcement of the competition results
Access to documents and full terms, as well as technical documentation, are available online: https://competition.bg/pazardzhikmarket/dokumentacia/
Questions can be sent until August 26th 2025 (up to 10 days prior to the deadline for submission) by email
pazardzhikmarket@competition.bg
The Municipality of Pazardzhik believes that responsibility towards the urban environment is a duty to both past and future generations. The launch of this competition demonstrates our choice to plan thoughtfully, create carefully, and attract ideas with an open heart. The responsibility to preserve and develop the spirit of the City Market is our mission and commitment to the city and its residents.
We look forward to your competition submissions.
The ecological crisis demands a building sector operating within planetary boundaries. But significant structural barriers block the road. Over two action-packed days, you'll gain the tools, strategies, and narratives to overcome them.
DESIGN FOR A CHANGING WORLD.
BRIDGING CULTURES
The Dewan Award for Architecture 2025 invites architects, designers, students, and emerging studios from around the world to reimagine Baghdad's Central Railway Station — a historic landmark poised for transformation.
The Facade Tectonics Institute's Vitruvian Honors & Awards program celebrates outstanding achievements in the field of facade design and delivery. The program recognizes outstanding projects, as well as project teams and individuals, that have made extraordinary contributions to facade design, engineering, fabrication, installation and lifecycle performance. The program, winners, and honorees demonstrate the goals of the Institute in advancing the art, science, and technology of designing and constructing building facades to the benefit of people and planet.
Call for Entries: Architecture Graduation Projects Award 2025
The Howard Waterfall Retreat Competition invites architects and designers from around the world to reimagine a multi-generational family retreat that embraces the extraordinary natural and historical context of Howard Falls in Northwestern Pennsylvania, USA. This competition is a unique opportunity to create a timeless design that honors the rich heritage of the Howard Family while looking forward to the future.
Choose a site—used, abandoned, or forgotten—anywhere in the world, and give it a new purpose!
The Master of Advanced Studies in Collective Housing (MCH) is a postgraduate full-time international professional program of architecture and design in cities and housing presented by UPM and ETH Zurich. After 16 editions, it is rated as one of the best architecture master's programs in the world.
The Master of Advanced Studies in Collective Housing (MCH) is a full-time international postgraduate program in architecture and design for housing and the city, presented by UPM and ETH Zurich. After 16 editions, it is ranked as one of the best architecture master's programs in the world.
Arriscraft Canada Brick Speaker Series, Fall 2024
Patio Encuentro de Intervenciones Efímeras is a social, cultural, and civic program that fosters the development of community fabric—bringing together artists, architects, students, property owners, city residents, visitors, and public, private, and educational institutions—by reflecting on the impact that historical heritage and contemporary art have on the lives of those who inhabit the city of Puebla. This is achieved through an annual competition for ephemeral art installations, academic activities, and outreach sessions, all centered around the patio: "the heart of the Poblana house."
Seoul National University Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering (SNU DAAE) is pleased to announce its Fall 2024 Lecture Series. This semester's lectures will feature speakers from various fields invited from around the world, offering diverse perspectives and international viewpoints at the forefront of contemporary architecture and architectural engineering.