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The final design thesis presentations for the Latin American Master of Architecture at the University of Bío-Bío in Concepción, Chile, will be held this coming August.

ARCHITECTS OFFICE is opening its doors for the Vila Madalena Art Fair on August 20, inviting the public to explore the work and behind-the-scenes of the architecture, urbanism, and interior design agency. Attendees can also visit the “Possible Worlds” exhibition, which features projects that inspire the imagination of desirable futures for living, presenting sustainability research that ranges from ecology to sociology.

The relationship between cities and childhood will be in the spotlight at the end of August at Casa Tegra. On the 30th, starting at 7:30 PM, Tegra Incorporadora’s experience space in the city's south zone will host journalist Bianca Antunes and architect and urban planner Beatriz Martinez for a free talk on how to introduce architecture and urbanism concepts to children through reading and play.

The 2nd COPAM DOCOMOMO BR/Forum for the Conservation of Modern Heritage continues one of the initiatives of our Docomomo Brazil administration (SOMA MANAGEMENT 2022-2023), which aims to discuss and highlight paths for the conservation of modern assets, focusing on the themes of safeguarding, rehabilitating, and conserving 20th-century heritage.

SEMANAU (Architecture and Urbanism Week at UFERSA) is an event organized by the Architecture and Urbanism program at the UFERSA Pau dos Ferros campus, located in the Semi-Arid region. Throughout its four editions, its primary objective has been to connect students from this rural public university with professionals, students, and researchers in the field (architects and urban planners) or related disciplines.

On August 7, the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism (FAU Mackenzie) will host Zaida Muxí and Josep Maria Montaner for its inaugural lecture. Zaida Muxí, an expert in urbanism, architecture, and gender, will present her latest publication, the book Mujeres, casas y ciudades. Más allá del umbral. Josep Maria Montaner, author of over fifty books, will share insights on his new book during the lecture “Otra Historia, Razón y Orden en la Arquitectura Contemporánea.”

In a creative collaboration, the Brazilian furniture gallery Apartamento 61, together with Act.—a firm specializing in art consultancy and curatorial projects—and the design studio Palma, have joined forces to present the exhibition "A Casa de Alguém" [Someone’s House].

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As part of the temporary exhibition "Pre-Columbian Architectures: Representing and Inhabiting the Past," we invite you to the screening of the first episode of the documentary series on the work of Al Borde, "Building with Living Trees," followed by a discussion about the documentary.

The method is an academic proposal for approaching urban themes through fieldwork and critical observation of the city's arteries. Like any method, it consists of a series of steps that, when performed systematically, allow for targeted action that replaces chance or individual convenience.

The City of Suzano recognizes the importance of aligning with contemporary demands and challenges, particularly regarding climate emergencies and social developments. Consequently, aware of the need to refine the vision for the city's future—originally established in 2017 through the revision of the Master Plan (Supplementary Law No. 312/2017)—the municipal administration is proposing the "Suzano of Tomorrow +5" International Seminar.

Applications are open until July 10 for the second cohort of the specialization in Historic Preservation and Restoration at the Federal University of Technology – Paraná (UTFPR), in partnership with the École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris-Belleville. The program will take place in Curitiba, spanning three semesters (500 hours), with classes scheduled to begin in August and held in-person every two weeks.

Discover the technological journey of Bacco Arquitetos Associados and learn about the firm's current working methodology, as well as the fundamental role that BIM and other digital tools play in their project development.

Concrete Show, an event for the construction supply chain, has opened visitor registration for its 14th edition, which will take place from August 8 to 10 at the São Paulo Expo in São Paulo. Registration is free and must be completed on the Concrete Show website.

This 12-hour course consists of theoretical and practical classes, covering everything from the theory of millwork to topics such as finishes, lighting, executive projects, and construction management. To ensure a thorough grasp of the technical knowledge required to understand interior detailing and how to translate it into plans and drawings, the course includes in-class practical activities, always with guidance from the instructor. The course also features out-of-class exercises, as well as support materials including a workbook, exercises, and useful checklists, which are particularly helpful for those just beginning to work with detailing representation.

As part of the series "Accessibility from North to South: All the Voices of Brazil," Mariana Bunn Architecture and Accessibility will host a conversation this coming Sunday, August 6, with architect Priscila Libonati.

Mariana Bunn Architecture and Accessibility will host a conversation with Ricardo Shimosakai this coming Sunday, August 13 (Father's Day), as part of the series "Accessibility from North to South: All the Voices of Brazil."

In the series "Accessibility from North to South: All the Voices of Brazil," Mariana Bunn Architecture and Accessibility will host a conversation with Renata Assis, an architect and urban planner based in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.

In the next installment of her series "Accessibility from North to South: All the Voices of Brazil," Mariana Bunn (Architecture and Accessibility) will be in conversation with Luanda Chaves this coming Sunday, September 27.