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An architecture school on the Turbio River in Barquisimeto, Venezuela

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For five days, we ventured into the Turbio River of Barquisimeto, its valley, and its banks to experience fieldwork that culminated in the construction of landscape interventions. We were 70 students and 30 professors, guests, and collaborators, taking part in a Summer School organized by Dislocal alongside the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the Universidad Central de Venezuela and its Extramural Teaching Unit in the city of Barquisimeto.

Between the Lines: Re-reading History Through Women Architects in Chile

Entre líneas invites a re-reading of history, architecture, and modernity through the contributions of women architects in Chile, dating back to their entry into universities in the 1920s (men began in 1849). The work highlights the young editors' ability to foster a sense of community among a broad collective of individuals and institutions.

Feira na Rosenbaum debuts at the Istituto Europeo di Design São Paulo

Feira na Rosenbaum, a creative platform that promotes Brazilian design and artistic expression, will make its debut at the IED - Istituto Europeo di Design, a renowned international design school. The exhibition brings together 50 creative brands from different regions of Brazil, showcasing original products in design, art, fashion, wellness, and gastronomy. This free and inclusive event will take place from September 21 to 24, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, at the IED campus, located at Rua Maranhão 617, in the Higienópolis neighborhood of São Paulo.

The Country of Invisible Towns / José Ramón Ugarte

The history of what is known as internal governance and the role played by territorial entities in the country's organization is the subject of the recent book El país de los pueblos invisibles, published by Ediciones UC and written by José Ramón Ugarte, former vice president of the Association of Architecture Offices (AOA).

3D Reconstruction Shows a Portrait of the City of Mexico-Tenochtitlan

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As part of a project led by Dutch artist Thomas Kole, a website titled "Portrait of Tenochtitlan: A 3D reconstruction of the Mexica capital" has been launched, presenting a variety of images of what Tenochtitlan once was. This reconstruction is based on historical and archaeological sources, as well as the collective knowledge that yields these images today to continue studying our history. The site offers navigation in three languages: Nahuatlahtolli, Spanish, and English, featuring an overlay of contemporary images where users can compare before and after simply by sliding the cursor across the screen. It was created using open-source software: Blender, Gimp, and Darktable.

Time Portal in Juliaca, Peru: Between Inca Architecture and the Modern Codes of Globalization

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The Time Portal, designed by Longhi Architects, is an architectural project commissioned by the company "Los Portales" to create an identity landmark in the plaza of a modern residential development in the city of Juliaca, Peru.

The project merges fundamental characteristics of Inca culture and landscape design with elements of contemporary globalization, represented by the recognizable QR code icon.

Chile has a new National Council for Territorial Development, and its president is Paola Jirón

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Paola Jirón is the newly appointed president of Chile's new National Council for Territorial Development (CNDT), a recently established entity that merges the National Council for Urban Development (CNDU) and the National Council for Rural Development (CNDR). She takes on the challenge of promoting planning that accounts for the specific characteristics of each region, while facilitating dialogue to develop solutions for pressing spatial issues, such as the growing population in informal settlements, urban development in disaster-prone areas, and the increasing subdivision of rural land.

Sede vecinal Manuel Rodríguez / Social Arquitectura

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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  326
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023

ReG Apartment / Maycon Altera

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  • Architects: Maycon Altera
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  75
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Deca

Patricia de Palma Apartment / SP Estúdio

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  • Architects: SP Estúdio
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  89
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017

Tuiuti Apartment / SP Estúdio

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Air Campo Belo Apartment / SP Estúdio

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  • Architects: SP Estúdio
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  50
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019

Maxhaus 1 Apartment / SP Estúdio

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  • Architects: SP Estúdio
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  70
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2015

McDonald's Paraíso / SuperLimão

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  • Architects: SuperLimão
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  220
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Knauf

Casamar / RMK Arquitetura

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  • Architects: RMK Arquitetura
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  194
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022

Thinkers on Architecture Collection / Ballantyne, Sharr, Rawes, Coyne

Architects have frequently turned to philosophers and theorists in search of design ideas or a critical framework for their practice. However, architects and architecture students may find it difficult to navigate the writings of these thinkers.

Bosque Little House / Estúdio OLO

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  • Architects: Estúdio OLO
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  160
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Colormix, Labluz, Strufaldi, Tokstok

Pavilhão Deca / João Panaggio

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