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The Romanian Order of Architects (OAR), with the support of OAR Bucharest Territorial Branch, together with the Contracting Authority – the 2nd District of the Municipality of Bucharest, are glad to announce the official launch of the "Colentina Lakes, 2nd District, Bucharest” International Design Competition.
Considering the extent and diversity of the Implementation area and taking into account the different design challenges, the Contracting Authority, together with OAR, decided to resort to the award of public procurement contracts by lots and decided to divide the implementation area of the competition into three lots as follows:

Located right at the border with Russia, Kharkiv stands as Ukraine’s second-largest city and has been significantly impacted by the ongoing conflict. This historically relevant and industrial city now faces the pressing challenge of rebuilding its damaged urban fabric, with a particular focus on residential buildings and public spaces, to not only repair but to also to improve the living conditions of its residents. This competition is part of the larger Kharkiv concept Masterplan project: a local and international initiative of the Kharkiv City Council, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) within the framework of the UN4UkrainianCities initiative, the Norman Foster Foundation, Arup, and the Kharkiv Architects Group, among others.

This September, non-profit organization Building Trust will host a Live Build Workshop in Laos, in partnership with the local Free the Bears Fund rescue centre. Participants are invited to work with the Laotian local community and Free the Bears staff to construct a design a sustainable merchandise store within the bear rescue centre. The store will allow Free the Bears to sell merchandise that will in turn fund their ongoing bear conservation projects in Laos and beyond.

Tamayouz Excellence Award warmly invites architecture, urban design, urban planning, architecture technology, and landscape design students from around the globe to participate in the prestigious 2024 International Graduation Projects Award. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your innovative projects and gain international recognition. An independent, international jury of experts will meticulously review all submissions to select the winners, ensuring a fair and comprehensive evaluation process.
The purpose of this architectural design award is to recognise the excellence in architectural design and education worldwide and showcase excellent architectural examples to promote and provoke architectural debate to share architectural experience and knowledge among young architects and academics.

Those familiar with the multicolored fractals of visual artist, sculptor, and muralist Tché Ruggi—scattered across cities ranging from São Paulo, where he began around 2000, to Kassel, Germany—will encounter works that reveal a new perspective. Far from abandoning spray paint cans and techniques, Tché promotes what he calls a "purification" through the works that make up the exhibition S E N S U S—experiencing something through the senses and reason—which opens on September 28.

Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and the Instituto Cultural Vale, the Museu A CASA do Objeto Brasileiro and Alcantarino Design are presenting the exhibition "Caboclos da Amazônia: arquitetura, design e música" from September 30 to January 7, 2024, at the institution's headquarters located at 1216 Rua Pedroso de Moraes, in Pinheiros, São Paulo.

Brazilian art, particularly street art, graffiti, and their derivatives, continues to gain prominence abroad. A case in point is the participation of Enivo, a muralist and co-owner of the A7MA gallery, in ArtPrize 2023. The event is taking place in Michigan, where the artist has been since the beginning of the month preparing two projects for the city.

The "Novos Talentos Brasileiros - Design e Arte" exhibition is set to host its highly anticipated 8th edition, promising once again to captivate the public by showcasing national creativity. In this annual event, talented Brazilian artists and designers have the opportunity to present their innovative creations and unique visions to the world.

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ABOUT YBD

Interior design is the art of creation of space inside a building to achieve a more aesthetically environment for those who live in it. Remaining works from hundreds and thousands of years ago are evidence of the ancient art of interior design in Iran. Considering the historical background of this art in Iran, the first Interior Design Award was established in 2009 as an independent event by Honar-e Memari Institute.

In her series "Accessibility from North to South: All the Voices of Brazil," Mariana Bunn Architecture and Accessibility will host a conversation with Renata Lilian this coming Sunday, September 24th.

Mexican architect Gabriela Carrillo has forged a distinguished and passionate career centered on the city, the territory, and diversity. Her widely recognized work—initially in collaboration with Mauricio Rocha and subsequently leading her own studio—has become a benchmark for contemporary architecture in Mexico. Her projects manifest global demands, as she constantly strives to recognize the values inherent in the territory and create spaces that elevate their inhabitants. Gabriela Carrillo stands at the intersection of architectural practice, theory, and research. Her approach is oriented toward the everyday, adopting a versatile and dynamic practice that allows her to maintain a balance between her work and personal life.

Eduardo de Almeida: Arquiteto, by Alessandra Figueiredo, Cesar Shundi Iwamizu, and Helena Ayoub Silva, is the latest release from BEĨ.

TAQ Arquitectura, through its architectural outreach initiative, invites you to "Kinéma," a talk exploring the intersection of architecture and stop-motion animation. The event features four prominent creators—Rita Basulto, Sofía Carrillo, Cecilia Andalón, and Elisa Helguera—and will be held at El Taller del Chucho, a space dedicated to the creation, experimentation, and promotion of the stop-motion industry.

Cersaie 2023, taking place in Bologna, Italy, from September 25 to 29, is the premier international exhibition for ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings. It offers an exceptional opportunity to explore the materials and trends currently reshaping the concept of architectural design.

The World Around and Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, in collaboration with Triennale Milano, announce IN FOCUS: RADICAL REPAIR — a free public program in Milan as the first event of their collaboration.

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