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How can the architecture of memorials help us understand loss? Philosopher and architectural theorist Dr Lucy Benjamin from the University of Melbourne Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning is the recipient of the 2024 Ernst & Rosemarie Keller Award which will support new research into how we think about the past, the kind of memorials we construct to commemorate history & how we perceive monuments as time passes. https://lnkd.in/grbFnNzf

What is the most important thing an architect needs to know today? Watch Martha Thorne's response. Martha is a Senior Advisor of The OBEL AWARD and former Executive Director of The Pritzker Price from 2005 to 2021. For twelve years, Martha Thorne served as Dean of IE School of Architecture and Design, part of the innovative IE University in Madrid/Segovia, Spain. She is also a member of the SHARE Architects Society and a guest speaker at SHARE Architects forums. This year, Martha Thorne served as one of the category jury presidents at the SHARE Architecture Awards 2024, held on October 8th in Athens.

Sustainable strategies for urban and architectural development, developed by a team of skilled professionals. .

Yesterday, invited by my former student at the School of Architecture and Environmental Studies of Universidad del Diseño, and colleague Vicky Adis, I lectured at the School of Architecture of Universidad Latina. The topic of the talk was "Architecture Here and Now. Theoretical-Critical-Ethical Architectural Thinking," with yet another subtitle: "How should we think and make architecture in Costa Rica?"

In exactly one month from now, my book Nelson Goodman and Modern Architecture: A Belated Encounter, will be published by Routledge. In it, I investigate overlooked aspects of both 20th-century architecture and philosophy, and I am particularly honored that it comes with endorsements from heavyweights in architecture, art history, and philosophy, who have kindly read my work. I look forward very much to talking about the book at events in Copenhagen and Aarhus, and beyond, in the months to come. #nelsongoodman #architecturaltheory #architecturalhistory #modernarchitecture #modernism

The objective of the assignment was to develop design interventions for heritage building through adaptive reuse, integrating contemporary functions while preserving their architectural, historic, and cultural values.

Excited to contribute to the fall issue of Statyba ir architektūra (Construction and Architecture), Lithuania's leading architecture magazine! The issue focuses on 4 R's - Repair, Renovation, Reconstruction and Restoration - and I share my perspective on sustainability in architecture, emphasising the need to rethink new construction in light of the growing climate crisis. Thank you, Aušra Nyman, for this opportunity and thought-provoking questions. For the full article and the complete issue, check out the links below: https://lnkd.in/d668cFrX https://lnkd.in/dMNjuJFp

It's absolutely lovely to see the quality of this amazing project being recognised. It's a brilliant piece of work, undertaken over a very long time by our old firm. (apologies to anyone who's already read 35 posts about this from Thomas) Hearing this news last night stirred up some emotions though. The submission for this award was the last I prepared at Hoskins Architects, before our 25 year old UK business was forced into liquidation, rendering me and around 30 others suddenly unemployed. The joy of the team being given the recognition they so justly deserve, and the pride in the great work our practice put out is tinged with sadness and frustration that it was the last that team would produce together. The commentary from the great and good on Rory McCoy's heart-felt and emotive post at the time echoes those feelings. Overarchingly, however, it's with real fondness that I remember working on marketing this project with my good friend and then colleague Thomas Hamilton. His frantic (otherwise occupied) brain spewing out nuggets for myself and Frances to weave into a coherent message, with the help of the other brilliant folk on the team (Jo and Daniel mainly at that point). It was a real privilege (and I remember recognising that at the time) to collate and edit the pack of information, including text, drawings and sketches, alongside photography from the brilliant Gillian Hayes, that tell the story of this design: - what was there before - why it didn't work and; - what we did to fix it. A simple formula for describing a less than simple renovation, that appears to have borne fruit. Well done to all involved in this mammoth endeavour - it was worth it!

📝 UIC Barcelona School of Architecture and House Habitat have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at promoting research in the development of sustainable, efficient and healthy housing. The agreement sets out the cooperation of both entities in the development and implementation of scientific research programmes and projects in bioclimatic architecture. “This agreement reinforces our commitment to research in sustainable architecture. Likewise, it offers the opportunity for #UICBarcelona students to participate in real projects that will allow them to apply their knowledge in sustainability and energy efficiency”, says Víctor Echarri, director of UIC Barcelona School of Architecture. 🤝 The two entities will work closely together to drive progress in building housing that respects the environment and improves the quality of life of its inhabitants. #DrivingValuesForward #ArchitectureUIC #Sustainability #HealthyHousing #BioclimaticArchitecture

We look back at the second day of the 2023 AIA International Conference in Mexico City : https://lnkd.in/gTYT4uSy Talks from celebrated local architects, which to led to discussions of sustainability and Mexico’s engagement with the global profession… #legorretaarquitectos #mmosersocial #gensler_design #hksarchitects #kohnpedersenfox #pagethink #ten_arquitectos_