Following the conclusion of the first cycle of Viernes de Fábrica, which brought together 700 students, architects, and professors from 20 countries over the course of 12 weeks, we remain convinced that, now more than ever, academia must be linked to the social sphere to create School+Community projects. At Fábrica de Ciudad, we invite you to continue exploring new ways to strengthen this exchange. We are pleased to announce the second cycle of Viernes de Fábrica, which will take place from August 21 to October 9.
The new Archstorming competition takes us to Senegal, Africa. In some regions of the country, only 50% of school-age children have access to education, and classrooms are often overcrowded with up to 80 students due to a lack of infrastructure.
Brasil Arquitetura: Francisco Fanucci and Marcelo Ferraz, projects 2005-2020
Virtual launch with Francisco Fanucci, Marcelo Ferraz, Marta Bogéa, Abilio Guerra, and Guilherme Wisnik on August 25 at 7:00 PM, live on the Vitruvius Facebook page: facebook.com/vitruvius.com.br
Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Chaos Group, Enscape, Schöck, Bouygues batiment Nord Est, +12COEXIA, Corona, Dalux, Edwood, Granit et Matériaux, Groupe Roger Delattre, Groupe Solidum, Interalu, Le Prieuré, Maisons Roche, Microsoft, Simeon-12
City is Nature / Agura (cross-legged) Tea Ceremony
Now being used as a common word after been used as a slogan for environmental and human rights issues, the word “Symbiosis” was originally used in the field of Biology. This word “Symbiosis” became widely known has a lot to due from architect, Kisho Kurokawa, who has been putting forward the “The Philosophy of Symbiosis” since the 1970s. Being trained by Fumihiko Maki who was part of a project that originated in Japan called “Metabolism” with Kurokawa, Norihiko Dan who is active in both Japan and abroad will curate this exhibition.
This summer La Biennale di Venezia, architectural exhibitions and events were postponed or cancelled. Three young architectural firms have seen the pause as a chance to create something new.
Neri&Hu is an award-winning interdisciplinary practice based in Shanghai. Founded by Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu in 2004, the practice has since built up their own distinct approach to architecture that pushes beyond traditional boundaries to incorporate interior, product and graphic design.