The new and growing demands for change driven by urban population growth mean that, when designing, we face a highly heterogeneous and constantly transforming fabric.
Increased urban density directly impacts the open space available for new, standalone construction, leading to a juxtaposition of buildings where the simultaneity and coexistence of individual pursuits result in a varied fabric.
Adamo Faiden continues to capture widespread interest, not only for their multifaceted and passionate approaches to contemporary architecture, which consistently extend into the fields of teaching and research. Their building Bonpland 2169 in Argentina was selected by our jury of experts—meaning you, the readers—as one of the winners of the 2020 Building of the Year award.
On this occasion, we spoke with Marcelo Faiden for an in-depth conversation about the role of everyday buildings in transforming our environment, current shifts in how we live and inhabit, the purpose of practicing and teaching architecture today, and future projections for the discipline.
Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP) has announced the five finalist projects for the 2025 Americas Prize, highlighting projects from Argentina, Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The announcement was made by MCHAP Director Dirk Denison and this year's Jury Chair Maurice Cox. The biennial award established in 2013 by the Illinois Institute of Technology's College of Architecture, recognizes exceptional architectural achievements across North, Central, and South America. Considering projects completed between June 2022 and December 2023, it aims to highlight those projects that significantly contribute to their communities and elevate professional standards.
The winning project will be announced on May 5 during a symposium at the Illinois Institute of Technology. The winning authors will receive the MCHAP Award, a chair at IIT's College of Architecture, and a $50,000 research and publication grant.
