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Closing Film - Shelter Without Shelter (World Premiere)

Rene Submissions — Thu, 27 May 2021 17:17:00 +0000

The Architecture Film Festival London, in its 2021 edition, addresses a variety of topics related to contemporary architecture. In particular, the role of housing—from the history of housing estates to the current global housing crisis—is a prominent theme.

In line with this theme, conversations will culminate with the festival’s closing film, the world premiere of Shelter Without Shelter (2019) by Mark E Breeze and Tom Scott-Smith. After Shelter Without Shelter (2019) screening on Sunday, 27 June, a Q&A filmmaker Mark E Breeze will take place.

Shelter Without Shelter explores the hopes and challenges involved in providing temporary housing for refugees. Filmed

Opening Film - PUSH(2019) + Guests and Q&A

Rene Submissions — Thu, 27 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

After the screening of PUSH on Wednesday, 2 June, a conversation and Q&A with several of the film’s key protagonists, filmmakers, and relevant experts will take place, including Leilani Farha, former UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Housing and Global Director of The Shift, and

Yasaman Esmaili’s Architectural Work Engages with Communities Around the World

Lilly Cao — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Though born in Tehran and remaining deeply inspired by her native Iran, architect Yasaman Esmaili has worked on projects all around the world. These primarily include humanitarian and crisis intervention works that deeply engage the local communities in which they are situated. A recent article by Metropolis Magazine discusses these projects in depth, as well as Esmaili’s story and inspirations.

Call for Ideas: Urban Meal Mine, London

Rene Submissions — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 18:20:00 +0000

1. Abstract:
Food is one of the most fundamental elements of human existence. Looking back, the way we produce, store and consume food has evolved greatly. Humans have thrived because our ancestors learnt how to gather, produce and consume food, all with their bare hands. And mankind has sustained due to these crucial elements of knowledge passed through generations. With industrialization came mass production, and with mass production came an influx of consumers - who started paying instead. Skills and crafts related to agriculture and food production are now mostly obsolete in the urbane environment. Mass consumerism through supermarkets and even

The Small House of Universal Design Award

Rene Submissions — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 15:47:00 +0000

Since its foundation in 1919 in Weimar, “Bauhaus” is not just the name of Walter Gropius' legendary school of building – it also stands for unprecedented ideas as well as for having the courage to create the future while considering present global and social issues.
The initial purpose was to create a school of building which would achieve a total work of art through its interdisciplinary ways.

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the foundation of Bauhaus, Universal Design will be hosting the architecture competition “The Small House of Universal Design Award” in 2019.
Seizing the concept of Germany's “Schrebergärten”, translating

Open Call for Submissions: New Senate Building of the Philippines

Rene Submissions — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 07:52:00 +0000

Be part of history. Together with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), the Philippine Senate aims to develop its permanent home in an 18,320 square meter lot situated in the heart of the Philippines’ premier business and residential districts.

Top Global Destinations On The Rise According to TripAdvisor

Lindsey Leardi — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

TripAdvisor announced the World’s Top Destinations “on the rise” according to the 2018 Travelers’ Choice awards. According to TripAdvisor, the winning cities are based on millions of comments posted on the site each year. They also look for cities with an increase in search traffic and user interest to make reservations.

Call for Entries: DSGN Innovation Hub Scheme in Bali, Indonesia - International Competition 2018

Rene Submissions — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 18:00:00 +0000

DSGN (Design Student Global Network) officially launches its first international design competition! The winning proposal - an Innovation Hub development scheme for a rural community site in Bali, Indonesia - is to be built as part of the first series of international design workshops, beginning in early 2019. The center will then be used by the local community-based Five Pillar Foundation to collaborate and disseminate their skills classes for community development and social entrepreneurship.

UIA 2017 Seoul World Architects Congress

Rene Submissions — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 22:29:00 +0000

The UIA (International Union of Architects) world congresses are a premier forum for professionals and future leaders in the field of architecture to exchange the best and latest practices, visions and first-hand experience. The UIA 2017 Seoul, in particular, will promote various innovative architectural techniques and technologies among member sections and global citizens. In doing so, academic programs, exhibitions, competitions, student activities, and public outreach programs will simultaneously take place.

Global Citizen: The Architecture of Moshe Safdie

Rene Submissions — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 18:00:00 +0000

World-renowned architect and 2015 AIA Gold Medal–winner Moshe Safdie FAIA’s masterful use of light and geometry is explored in Global Citizen. This international exhibition is a retrospective that spans decades, from Safdie’s formative period in the 1960s and early 1970s to his recent projects around the world. Featuring more than 100 objects, including drawings, sketches, videos, photographs, and scale models, Safdie’s architecture is portrayed not only as visual art but also as a medium for advancing social, political, and cultural goals.

This exhibition is curated by Donald Albrecht and designed by Nader Tehrani.

Global Design Competition for a Nature Park & Pedestrian Bridge in Mumbai

Rene Submissions — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 15:30:00 +0000

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is looking for multi-disciplinary design teams that are capable of designing and delivering a technically demanding and environmentally sensitive makeover in the heart of India’s Financial Capital, Mumbai. There are no competition fees to be paid and all submissions will be exclusively done through the competition portal. Five shortlisted entries from the first stage will each receive Rs. 5,00,000 and the eventual winner will receive Rs. 50,00,000 as part of a contract.

6 Finalists Announced for ULI’s 2015 Urban Open Space Award

Eric Oh — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 12:00:56 +0000

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has selected six finalists for the 2015 Urban Open Space Award competition, which recognizes public spaces that benefit and revitalize their surrounding communities. This was the first year that ULI expanded the program to include global submissions.