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Architecture in Focus: 16 Global Events between September and December 2024

Maria-Cristina Florian — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:30:00 +0000

As the architectural landscape continues to evolve in response to pressing global challenges, events such as biennales, design weeks, and fairs play an instrumental role in shaping the profession's future. These gatherings facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas, the exploration of sustainable practices, and the fostering of collaboration among architects, designers, and urban planners. They serve not only as platforms for showcasing cutting-edge designs but also as forums for critical dialogue about the built environment's impact on society and the planet.

Manifesta 15: Barcelona Metropolitana Confirms its Program and the Complete List of Participants for its Next Edition

Paula Pintos — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:30:00 +0000

The city of Barcelona and the region are preparing to host Manifesta, the European nomadic biennial of art, architecture, and urbanism, which will celebrate its 15th edition on September 8, 2024. The event will take place in twelve cities over twelve weeks, where an extensive list of participants will materialize projects aimed at reimagining the future through art and architecture.

UNESCO World Capital of Architecture 2026: Barcelona and the Capacity of Architecture to Transform Reality

Nour Fakharany — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Joining Copenhagen and Rio de Janeiro, Barcelona has been named the UIA's 2026 World Capital of Architecture by UNESCO. This title recognizes the city's commitment to promoting the values of architecture, urban planning, and sustainability. Outshining Beijing as the other contender for the 2026 title, Barcelona won the bid with its proposal titled "One today, one tomorrow," with a plan to host a series of transformative events across all its districts and become a research laboratory analyzing the capacity of architecture to transform reality over time.

Reimagining the Role of Culture: Manifesta Announces 15th Biennial in Barcelona, Spain

Nour Fakharany — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Manifesta 15 Barcelona Metropolitana has unveiled a decentralized biennial event spanning across the landscape of Barcelona. Taking place from September 8^th to November 24^th, this edition of Manifesta, the European Nomadic Biennial, introduces a regionalized strategy. Famous for its avant-garde exploration of global challenges through cultural lenses, the approach aims to empower citizens in catalyzing a socio-ecological transformation across Catalonia. The event aims to reimagine the role of culture in societal transformation through art, dialogue, and collective action.