Pucará Traveling Bull The Consulate General of Peru in Rio de Janeiro, the Instituto Cervantes of Rio de Janeiro, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru present the exhibition Toro itinerante de Pucará (Pucará Traveling Bull), a showcase featuring the finest ceramic works of the “Toro de Pucará.” This mythical figure, which represents southern Peru and is recognized as a national cultural heritage, has been touring the world since 2021, visiting all five continents. This collaboration between the Instituto Cervantes of Rio de Janeiro and the Consulate General of Peru in Rio de Janeiro further demonstrates the strong relationship of friendship and cooperation between the Institute and the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its embassies and consulates abroad.
Santiago Uribe. Photo credit: Mariana Körbes/ Instituto Ling
Colombian anthropologist Santiago Uribe will be at the Instituto Ling on Tuesday, September 3, at 7:00 PM, to deliver the lecture "Resilient Cities: How to Promote New Futures." During the event, which is open to anyone interested in the subject, the researcher will discuss the social transformation of their hometown, Medellín. Once the world's most violent city, it became a benchmark for innovation following two decades of social work, resulting in one of Latin America's most successful urban experiences.
Open House Essen 2024 Poster. Courtesy of Forum Kunst und Architektur.
Open House Essen returns on the weekend of September 7 and 8, inviting architecture enthusiasts to explore the hidden gems of Essen's northern districts. The fourth edition of the festival, themed "Transformation in the Ruhr Area: Buildings. People. Dialogue," offers a unique opportunity to discover remarkable buildings and the stories behind them, many of which are typically off-limits to the public.
“URBAN MENUS Educational”: Digital test training for resilient urban development starts in autumn 2024! Under the title “Dialogue with a Resilient Future,” we offer contemporary training in participatory and sustainable urban and regional development, supported by Virtual and Augmented Reality tools.
Portobello, the leading ceramic tile brand in Brazil, is participating in DW! (Design Week), which is taking place in Rio de Janeiro for the first time from September 3 to 8 at CasaShopping in Barra da Tijuca.
What Design Can Do México GNP 2024 will take place on September 27 at the Auditorio BB, exploring the power of design as a driver of social change, with a focus on play, collectivity, and collaborative processes for a fairer, safer, and more sustainable future.
Dearq journal, a publication of the Faculty of Architecture and Design at the Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá, Colombia), has announced an open call for submissions on any topic. We invite interested contributors to submit original, unpublished research articles—not currently under consideration elsewhere—in either Spanish or English, covering architecture, urbanism, and related fields.
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we present the 1st International Seminar on Neuroscience and Architecture by GEP-NeuroArq, under the theme "Connecting the Dots: Humans, Environments, and Technologies." This event, organized by the Research and Study Group in Neuroscience and Architecture (GEP-NeuroArq), reflects our commitment to exploring the boundaries between disciplines that are deeply interconnected through their impact on human well-being.
SEMANAU—the Architecture and Urbanism Week at UFERSA—is an event organized by the Architecture and Urbanism program of the Semi-Arid region, part of the UFERSA Pau dos Ferros campus. Throughout its five editions, its primary objective has been to connect students from the public university in the rural interior with professionals, students, and researchers in the field (architects and urban planners) or related disciplines. By establishing connections between students and the professional world, the event consistently highlights our regional identity through the exchange of experiences via discussions, activities, and hands-on learning.
The Moara bed by NildoJosé+NJ Arquitetos is one of the highlights of Lider at the exhibition. Photo: Courtesy of Lider.
Lider, a furniture brand from Minas Gerais that blends artisanal craftsmanship with design, is showcasing 25 of its 33 new products at the inaugural edition of DW! Rio, Rio de Janeiro’s Design Week, held from September 3 to 8 at Casa Shopping.
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(Original Malibu Stage Co. cast: Fritz Michel, M.J. Kang, Geoffrey Wade & Rod Mclaughlin) Photo by Jackie Bridgeman
Join us for a hilarious and thought-provoking film screening of Private Jokes, Public Places, by Oren Safdie, at the iconic, newly reopened Hillside Theater at Taliesin! ️
Call for entries for the Young Moroccan Architecture Awards
The Moroccan architectural scene is once again preparing to celebrate innovation and emerging creativity with the enthusiastic launch of the 2nd edition of the Young Moroccan Architecture Awards (YMAA). Launched on February 29, 2024, this prestigious call for entries aims to highlight the exceptional achievements of Moroccan architects under the age of 45. A distinguished jury of both national and international renowned architects will have the task of selecting the winners for this edition. The nominees will be announced on October 10 during a major event at the Sacré-Coeur Church in Casablanca. This evening will also feature a special tribute to Fouad Akalay, the visionary architect and founder of the YMAA, who recently passed away.
Dearq magazine, published by the School of Architecture and Design at the Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá, Colombia), announces the opening of its Call for Papers on an open topic. We invite submissions of original and unpublished research articles, not under simultaneous submission, in either Spanish or English, that address topics related to architecture, the city, and related fields.
