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Leggere lo Spazio/Reading the Space - International Conference on Education for the Built Environment

Rene Submissions — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:05:00 +0000

Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

International Conference on Education for the Built Environment
Reading the Space – 4th Edition

Carlo Scarpa Hall – Free admission, registration required until full capacity
The conference will be held in Italian and English, with simultaneous interpretation.

Registration is available on the event webpage: https://www.maxxi.art/events/leggere-lo-spazio-iv-edizione/
The event will also be streamed online.

In 2019, the MAXXI Education Office organized the first international conference dedicated to education for the built environment. The review of best practices highlighted the importance of raising awareness of architectural language, helping participants understand everyday spaces and actively shape their aesthetic and relational qualities.

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Building Knowledge, Not Just Structures: Redefining the Architect’s Role in Times of Uncertainty

Eduardo Souza — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Aristotle is credited with the proverb "One swallow does not make a summer." In nature, the arrival of these migratory birds often announces the change of seasons, a universal symbol of renewal and hope. Yet it is only when many take flight that the true warmth of summer begins. The same can happen in architecture: an isolated project, however exemplary, rarely changes a reality on its own. When, however, a work teaches, inspires, and can be replicated, it becomes the harbinger of something greater.

Forming a Distinct Identity: How Brutalism Shaped American Architecture Education

Olivia Poston — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000

By the mid-nineteenth century, American universities began to distinguish architecture from civil engineering and the applied sciences formally. Architecture was emerging as a discipline defined by both technical competence and conceptual inquiry, spatial imagination, and cultural agency. As this disciplinary identity evolved in the postwar decades, its built expression coalesced into the emerging architectural language of Brutalism.

Discover the World's Best Universities to Study Architecture in 2025, Based on QS Rankings

Antonia Piñeiro — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:30:00 +0000

Every year, the QS World University Rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) releases an updated list of best university programs worldwide. In the field of Architecture and the Built Environment, the list includes 250 institutions. The ranking evaluates institutions across all continents. This year, The Bartlett School of Architecture (part of UCL) maintains its position in first place, as the top 10 list sees a reorganization of the selected universities, with no new entrants. Tsinghua University is the only one among them to improve its position since last year, rising from eighth to joint seventh.

Lesley Lokko Launches Nomadic African Studio to Lead Architecture Workshops Across Africa

Antonia Piñeiro — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:30:00 +0000

Lesley Lokko, the Scottish-Ghanaian architect, curator of the 18th Venice Architecture Biennale, and the first Black woman to receive the RIBA Royal Gold Medal, has recently launched Nomadic African Studio, an educational program for young architects. The initiative is organized by Lokko's African Futures Institute (AFI) and is inspired by her experience establishing the Biennale College Architettura in 2023, a program for graduate students, recent graduates, early-career academics, and emerging practitioners to explore new possibilities for architectural education, which has also been continued for the 2025 edition. Nomadic African Studio consists of a series of fully funded, month-long studios across the African continent, "basing locations on themes, rather than places." The first edition is set to begin in July 2025, in Fez, Morocco.

Breathing New Life into an Evocative Salt Mine: A Landscape Journey with Snøhetta at YACademy

Rene Submissions — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:45:00 +0000

Blurring the boundaries between surface and underground, The In-between Scape and Transitorre boldly reimagine the Petralia Soprana Salt Mine as a meeting point of contrasts—where education blends with leisure, nature with architecture, and visitors become part of the story. These visionary projects, born from YACademy's Architecture for Landscape program, use bold forms and innovative materials to spark a dialogue between people and place, transforming the mine into an immersive and deeply connected experience. Drawing on a decade of expertise in designing within extraordinary natural sites, the program offers a unique educational journey into meaningful, context-driven architecture.

Why Do Modernist Principles Still Underpin Design Education in Brazil? Five Professors Share Their Perspectives

Camilla Ghisleni — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:30:00 +0000

The complex relationship between architectural education and modernist principles in Brazil raises important questions about contemporary architectural practice. To explore this topic, we invited five professors from different Brazilian universities to share their perspectives: Eduardo Lopes (Universidade do Vale do Itajaí), Eduardo Westphal (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina), Fábio Mosaner (Universidade Federal de Pernambuco), Marta Bogéa (Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo da Universidade de São Paulo), and Rodrigo Bastos (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina). Their insights highlight modernism's lasting influence on architectural education while raising key questions for the current architectural debate.

Spaces that Educate: The Role of Architectural Design on International Education Day

Maria-Cristina Florian — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:30:00 +0000

Today, the International Day of Education serves as a reminder of the significant impact that architectural design has on learning environments. From flexible classrooms that adapt to diverse teaching methods to outdoor learning areas that integrate natural elements, the architecture of learning spaces embodies the principles of pedagogy, offering opportunities for exploration, collaboration and creativity, all while maintaining a focus on the safety and comfort of all users. This selection of articles explores the potential of design to enhance learning outcomes through spatial exploration, be it inside the classroom, in outdoor spaces or by encouraging larger communities to part-take in the learning process.

Sometimes, All It Takes Is One Course to Unlock a New Future in Architecture and Design

Rene Submissions — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Are you considering a career in architecture or environmental design? The College of Environmental Design at UC Berkeley offers immersive summer programs that could help you decide if these creative fields are right for you. Whether you're a professional, undergraduate, or high school student, CED's Summer Programs offer you an invaluable opportunity to explore architecture, urban design, sustainable city planning, and landscape architecture.

"You Have to Leave Some Space for the Future People to Interpret": In Conversation with Zhu Pei

Vladimir Belogolovsky — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Over the last eight years, I have interviewed Beijing-based architect and educator Zhu Pei several times. His persistent quest to combine traditional planning and construction principles with innovative formal and spatial sensibilities intrigues me. His latest projects, including Zijing International Conference Camp (2022) and Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum (2020), are widely published and represent his most mature works. Yet, he is convinced that his best building is in the making. "This is going to be amazing! I feel so excited!" the architect told me, referring to his now under-construction Majiayao Ruins Museum and Observatory in Gansu province in Northwestern China. "I hate column-beam solutions. I want column-free spaces for the public building," he continued. Our conversation took place earlier this year on a video call, complete with dozens of relevant illustrations.

Utzon Center: The Story Behind Jørn Utzon’s Last Project

Camilla Ghisleni — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:30:00 +0000

Architect Jørn Utzon, globally recognized for projects like the Sydney Opera House, introduced an innovative design featuring its iconic shell-shaped roofs. Though he achieved great fame in Oceania, Utzon was born in Denmark, and it was in his childhood city that his final project was realized. Inaugurated in 2008, the Utzon Center, which hosted the 2024 Obel Award ceremony, not only honors the culmination of his distinguished career but also marks the beginning of his enduring legacy.

Environmental Politics: Lydia Kallipoliti’s Approach to Transforming Architecture through Ecological Pedagogies

Olivia Poston — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Lydia Kallipoliti is a recognized architect, author, and educator whose pioneering research has transformed the way architecture engages with the pressing challenges of sustainability, technology, and environmental politics. As an Associate Professor at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation (GSAPP), Kallipoliti's approach to architectural education encourages students to confront critical issues such as waste, reuse, and closed-loop systems. Her pedagogical philosophy empowers students to see design not only as an aesthetic or functional pursuit but as a powerful tool for addressing global ecological crises, urging them to think systemically and creatively about the future of the built environment.

"The Building as a Dance Between Design and Habitation": In Conversation with Níall McLaughlin

Maria-Cristina Florian — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:30:00 +0000

In an era marked by rapid urbanization, climate emergencies, and evolving societal needs, architecture has a complex role to play and a responsibility to engage actively yet sensibly with cultural, political, and economic considerations. In this context, Níall McLaughlin stands out for his balanced approach rooted in historical contexts, yet aware and responsive to contemporary challenges. His studio, Niall McLaughlin Architects, embraces a dialogue-centric approach, fostering a collaborative environment. ArchDaily's senior editor Maria-Cristina Florian had the chance to sit down with Níall McLaughlin and discuss his perspective on the role of architecture in today's society and the emerging challenges of architectural education.

Tamayouz Excellence Award Announces George Arbid as the 2024 Middle Eastern Architectural Personality of the Year

Maria-Cristina Florian — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:30:00 +0000

The Tamayouz Excellence Award has announced George Arbid, Lebanese architect and educator, and the founding director of Beirut's Arab Center for Architecture, as the recipient of the prestigious Mohamed Makiya Prize for Architecture 2024. Also known as the Middle Eastern Architectural Personality of the Year Award, this accolade honors Arbid's efforts in documenting, researching, and advocating for the modern architectural heritage of the Arab region. The Mohamed Makiya Prize, established in 2014 to honor the eminent Iraqi architect Dr. Mohamed Saleh Makiya, celebrates those who have profoundly influenced architecture and the built environment across the region.

Colin Fournier, Co-Founder of Archigram, Passes Away at 79

Maria-Cristina Florian — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:30:00 +0000

British architect and planner Colin Fournier, co-founder of conceptual architecture studio Archigram and Professor of Architecture and Urbanism at the Bartlett School of Architecture, has passed away at the age of 79. Fournier was best known for his co-design of the Kunsthaus Graz in Austria, also known as the "Friendly Alien." This project, completed together with Sir Peter Cook, is celebrated as one of the most distinctive cultural landmarks of its time. For his contributions to this work, Fournier was awarded Austria's Goldener Ehrenzeichen medal in 2005, a recognition of his impact on the architectural landscape.

The Second Studio Podcast: An Interview with Michael Tyre of Amenta Emma Architects

The Second Studio Podcast — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 03:30:00 +0000

The Second Studio (formerly The Midnight Charette) is an explicit podcast about design, architecture, and the everyday. Hosted by Architects David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, it features different creative professionals in unscripted conversations that allow for thoughtful takes and personal discussions.

“Architecture Schools Are Responsible for Educating the Whole Student:” In Conversation with Michael Monti

Michael J. Crosbie — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 03:30:00 +0000

This article was originally published on Common Edge.

Top-Rated Universities for Studying Architecture in 2024, According to QS World Rankings

Maria-Cristina Florian — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:30:00 +0000

QS, Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, has announced the annual list of the top universities to study Architecture and the Built Environment in the year 2024. The ranking evaluates over 1,500 institutions from over 100 locations. The evaluation system has been updated this year to include new metrics such as sustainability, employment outcomes, and international research networks.