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What can the U.S. learn from European planning and urbanism? See the attached, just-published article by me on this very subject in Metropolis Magazine. https://lnkd.in/eyWV2Y2h

🌎 Did you know that the New European Bauhaus is making waves all the way to Argentina? 🇪🇺 🇦🇷 For the first time, the European Union took part in La Bienal Internacional de Arquitectura de Buenos Aires, showcasing the commitment of the New European Bauhaus to transforming how we live, work, and engage with our surroundings. "We are at a turning point where architecture and design can and must be agents of positive change," said Amador Sánchez Rico, Ambassador of the European Union to Argentina. 📸 Held at the iconic Faena Arts Centre, the five-day event gathered global leaders in architecture, urbanism, art, and design, drawing over 45,000 visitors. Bringing the values of the New European Bauhaus to Argentina and Latin America is essential for driving sustainable, inclusive growth across the region while responding to global challenges such as 🌡️ climate change and rapid urbanisation. By blending art, sustainability, and technology, we can inspire solutions that 🌱honour the environment, promote social equity, and celebrate cultural diversity, fostering more vibrant communities. European External Action Service EU Science, Research and Innovation #NewEuropeanBauhaus #Bienal24 #EUinTheWorld #SustainableArchitecture

🚨📢 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 🚨 We invite submissions for a special issue intended for submission to Eurasian Geography and Economics on New Geographies of Cultural Flagships in the Global East. From 1990 to 2019, nearly half of the global investments in new major cultural buildings—often referred to as cultural flagships—took place in Asia, the Gulf, and Central Asia. These projects, such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Shanghai Grand Theatre, are reshaping urban landscapes, and they offer unique insights that challenge the predominantly Global North-centric perspectives on urban development and cultural capital. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬. By examining these project, we can uncover new knowledge about the role of culture in shaping cities, the influence of star architects, and the socio-economic impacts on urban communities. Key topics include: ✅ Theoretical implications of cultural flagships in the Global East ✅ Unique roles of key actors, including star architects and international networks ✅ Geographic and regional variations within the Global East ✅ Social, cultural, and economic effects on local communities See more details on the special issue in the pdf file and do not hesitate to contact us directly with any other questions. Editors: 🔹 David Gogishvili (University of Lausanne) 🔹 Inge Goudsmit (Chinese University of Hong Kong) 🔹 Nadia (Nina) Alaily-Mattar (Technical University of Munich) We invite theoretical and empirical contributions that explore how these projects offer fresh perspectives on global urbanism. 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐚 400-𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 24, 2024. 📧 Send abstracts to: David Gogishvili (david.gogishvili@unil.ch) Inge Goudsmit (igoudsmit@cuhk.edu.hk) Nadia Alaily-Mattar (n.alaily-mattar@tum.de) #UrbanStudies #GlobalEast #StarArchitecture #CallForPapers #CulturalFlagships #Architecture

"American Colonial Era Urbanism: The Philippines and the City Beautiful" Don't miss this talk on March 28th at 8:30 PM ET by Ian Morley, Associate Professor of History at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, who will discuss the physical and social transformation of Philippine society during the American colonial period. Register below!

City Cortex is a cultural research programme that explores the intersection between contemporary urban contexts and one of the most versatile and sustainable raw materials Nature has to offer: cork. It views the city as a living and dynamic organism, and looks into the challenges of the 21st Century, where issues such as safety, protection, social cohesion, comfort, enjoyment, participation, sustainability, and resource management are absolutely essential. Through the contributions of internationally recognised architects and designers, City Cortex seeks to create original projects for public and semi-public spaces in various cities. Taking the metropolitan area of Lisbon as the starting point of this research through in-situ experimentation, the participants reinvent and test the possibilities of using Portuguese cork and its transformation industry, aiming to surpass its current limits. The studios invited to launch the research are Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Eduardo Souto de Moura, Gabriel Calatrava, Leong Leong, Sagmeister & Walsh, and Yves Béhar City Cortex focuses essentially on: -> Expanding the use of an extraordinary, sustainable, and natural raw-material within urban contexts. -> Paving the way for a broader consciousness about sustainability and the development of urban contemporary landscapes; -> Inspiring innovative thinking, marked by ideas and intersections that offer a positive and useful contribution to our living experience as a social community and interaction with the natural world. Besides exploring the potential of the material itself, this programme also strives for a playful user experience, transforming the communal urban space into a playground, a space for multidisciplinary and multicultural interactions. City Cortex is produced and initiated by Amorim Cork and Amorim Cork Composites Images by Ricardo Gonçalves + CityCortex

“The New European Bauhaus is an initiative that has put architecture, urbanism, design, and culture at the centre of the EU’s policies for the first time. […] Undoubtedly, the next legislature will be the one to implement the solutions coming from the NEB for the urban fabric, to think about what cities we want for the future.” Marcos Ros Sempere, MEP for the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats, shares with us his vision for the NEB’s lasting impact on positively shaping future 🇪🇺 policies and urban development. Are you looking forward to seeing neighbourhoods across Europe transform under the NEB vision? Then hit like and leave a comment below! 👇 #NewEuropeanBauhaus #EUGreenDeal #UrbanSustainability

Q) What is the capital of Brazil? Salvador Brasília São Paulo Rio de Janeiro A) Brasilia. Brasília, notable for its distinctive architectural design, is the federal capital of Brazil. It officially became the capital on April 21, 1960, succeeding Rio de Janeiro, in an effort to promote interior development in the country. The decision to establish Brasília as the capital was part of a strategic plan to reduce the concentration of political and economic power in the coastal cities. The city, located in the Central-West region of Brazil, was meticulously planned and developed by the renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and urban planner Lúcio Costa. Its layout, often described as resembling an airplane or bird from an aerial view, is a significant symbol of modernist architecture. Brasília is famous for its futuristic public buildings, with the National Congress of Brazil, the Cathedral of Brasília, and the Palácio da Alvorada being among its most iconic structures. Brasília is not just a political hub, but also a cultural center, home to numerous museums like the National Museum of the Republic and the Museum of the Indigenous People. The city is also the only modern city in the world to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The capital is the fourth most populous city in Brazil, with a population of roughly 3.1 million people. It is a cosmopolitan city, with residents from various parts of Brazil and the world. Despite being a relatively young city, Brasília has a vibrant cultural scene, featuring a blend of traditions from all over Brazil. In terms of economy, Brasília is one of Brazil's most affluent cities, with a high per capita income compared to other Brazilian cities. The city's economy is mainly driven by public administration, but also includes sectors like services, construction, and agriculture. In conclusion, Brasília, the capital of Brazil, is a unique blend of modernist architecture, cultural diversity, and political importance, making it a fascinating city in the heart of Brazil. #DYK #FYI #Brasilia #Brazil #ToyeenB #TBW xo VISIT: https://lnkd.in/fh4-Rux

I am pleased to announce that my presented paper at The 7th International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism, ICCAUA2024, titled "Transforming Historic Sites: the Alteration of Three Landmarks in Tripoli's Old City," has been published as a chapter in the e-book "Innovative Approaches to Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Urban Development: Integrating Tradition and Modernity." This research enhances our understanding of preserving Tripoli's cultural heritage and supports informed urban development practices. https://lnkd.in/gWcppMz5

Unveiling Architecture’s Hidden Legacy: Wealth, Power, and the Slave Trade. As a Master of Architectural History student at UVA, I’ve been diving into the architectural legacies of 18th-century Europe—a period where beauty and sophistication masked a darker source of wealth. Many estates we admire today, like Stourhead and Stowe, were financed not just by the proceeds of international trade but also by the massive influx of wealth from the slave trade and colonial extraction. In the 18th century, the British economy grew wealthy through the slave trade, with companies like the Royal African and South Sea Companies directly funding these iconic estates. This wealth filled the coffers of the UK, funding architectural pursuits defining an era, cementing Britain’s neoclassical taste, and refining Palladian elegance into its landscapes and urban centers. These estates represent an enduring, often unspoken connection between architectural beauty and economic exploitation—a legacy we’re just beginning to address. Today’s preservation and heritage practices, informed by reports like the National Trust’s 2020 investigation, are beginning to reckon with these ties to the slave trade and colonial profits. Understanding these complexities allows us to honor architectural achievements while recognizing the global cost. As historians, our role is to uncover these layers, acknowledging that every grand façade has a story that includes the lives, labor, and lands that made them possible. #ArchitecturalHistory #ColonialLegacy #Preservation #UVASchoolOfArchitecture #UncoveringHistory #CharacterHome

The World Trade Center in 1985 was a symbol of human ingenuity and a testament to the strength of international trade. At 110 stories tall, it was the tallest building in the world at the time, and its imposing presence in the Manhattan skyline inspired awe in all who saw it. The complex was home to some of the most influential businesses in the world, and it stood as a symbol of human cooperation and progress. Fast-forward to 2024, and the World Trade Center has undergone a significant transformation. The new complex, designed by Daniel Libeskind, features a stunning mix of modern architecture and sustainable design. The centerpiece of the complex is the One World Trade Center, which rises to a height of 1,776 feet, making it the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. The new World Trade Center is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, and it stands as a beacon of hope for the future.