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Architecture Otherwhere iswhere all voices can be heard, without false consensus or announcedother regions, other contexts, other, through other practices; gaining a better understanding of others inother preoccupations, other means of expression, other3 – 7 August 2014, at the Durban international conference

EUROPEAN PRIME PROPERTY AWARD

The award is open to architects and urban planners in collaboration with investors and

promoters, and this year’s awards will recompense projects realised between 2006 and

2011. The realisations must have a minimum surface area of 5000 m2, and may be new

constructions or reconversions, situated in a European country.

prize money will be awarded

5 000 euro.
deadline for submitting projects to the 2012 edition of the European Prime Property 15 December 2011.A total of 30 000 euro in: 1st prize - 15 000 euro, 2nd prize - 10 000 euro, 3rd prize –
Information & online registration

www.prime-property-award.com

info@prime-property-award.com

BLUE AWARD FOR SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Students of architecture have

international competition for sustainable architectural designs in the following three

categories:

structures.

Vienna Technical University in Austria.

I
until 1st February 2012 to submit their projects to thisurban and regional planning, ecological design, and building in existingA total of 20 000 euro will be distributed. The Award is prizes organised bynformation
www.blueaward.at

Contact

office@blueaward.at

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ENGLISH EDITION

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25th UIA CONGRESS

INTERNATIONAL

AWARDS

INTERNATIONAL

COMPETITIONS

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ARCHITECTURE WEEK

The

Architecture Week on

arts. The Philippine National Commission for Culture and Arts is supporting this programme

to encourage the multidisciplinary aspect of the architectural profession and

public better understand the challenges and demands architects face
United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) will host the 40th edition of their4 – 7 December 2011, under the theme of architecture and relatedhelp the.
www.united-architects.org

Facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/National-Architecture-Week/188013501280527

CLIMATE CHANGE: THE OPPORTUNITIES

The

dedicated to climate change that will take place on

University. The conference is entitled: Latest Findings and Policies in China on Climate

Change - Challenges and Opportunities. In addition, the Croucher Advanced Study Institute

is offering a series of lectures on urban climatology and notably the effects of climate

change on urbanism, on
Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) announces a scientific conference3 December 2011, at Hong Kong City5 – 10 December 2011, at the Chinese University in Hong Kong.
More information

Hong Kong Climate Change Forum

www.hkccf.org

Contact

szewai@cuhk.edu.hk

NEW ARCHITECTURAL TRENDS

The

2011

programme of professional exchange dedicated to new trends and the success of Indian

architecture. Architect
Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) will hold its annual convention on 2 & 3 Decemberin Hyderabad. They expect close to 1500 architects and students to participate in theHafeez Contractor will orchestrate the debates.
www.iia-ap.org

AWARD 4 SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

The

to recognise

is open to all members of the institute, who are invited to submit an architectural

realisation in service since March 2010, or a programme dedicated to social action.
South African Institute of Architects launches the 2012 edition of its biennial prizesrealisations and actions that favour sustainable architecture. Participation
Deadline for submitting projects: 16 March 2012
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www.4tmrw.co.za

PHILIPPINES

HONG KONG

INDIA

SOUTH AFRICA

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NEW WEBSITE

In follow up to their stand and presentation at the UIA Tokyo congress, the unions of

architects in
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania created a new website where they share their
experiences of Tokyo
as well as different aspects of architecture in their countries.
Visit the Baltic architects' website

www.baua-architects.org

2012 CONFERENCE

The

February 2012

India, Australia, and New Zealand. The theme will be South-East: our place in a new world,

with

Matharoo, Peter Rich

made before 16 December 2011.
New Zealand Institute of Architects announces its next conference on 16 – 18, animated by lecturers from South Africa, China, Singapore, Japan, Mexico,Junya Ishigami, Yung Ho Chang, Richard Hassell, Michael Lavery, Gurjit Singhand Paloma Vera. Early bird discounts are available for registrations
Visit the conference website

www.nziaconference.co.nz

ARCHITECTURE MEDAL

The highly sought after Architecture Medal discerned by the

Architects

caves

the local culture and landscape. Using sustainable and ecologic materials, its rigorous

technical detail creates a lyrical spatial composition.
New Zealand Institute ofwas awarded this year to the visitors' centre for the Waitomo Glowwormin New Zealand. Designed by Christopher Kelly, the structure finds inspiration in
Visit the NZIA website

http://www.nzia.co.nz

ARCHITECTURE WALKING TOURS

The

dedicated to architectural

tours will visit districts of Dublin: the docks, Georgian architecture, Temple Bar, and the

new districts. The project is supported by the Irish government as part of a programme to

promote architecture for the 2009-2011 period.
Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland announces the launch of a new websitewalking tours led by architects and urban planners. The first
Walking tours website

www.architecturetours.ie

BALTIC

COUNTRIES

NEW

ZEALAND

IRELAND

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EMELDA CANIZALES CASCO - CAH PRESIDENT

Ms Emelda Canizales became president of the

Architect and civil engineer, her private practice is dedicated to designing and realising

health, education and sports facilities as well as residential complexes. One of the major

problems

urban master plans are followed and that

plans for the poorest communities
College of Architects of Honduras (CAH).she plans to confront is uncontrolled urban development, ensuring thatarchitects and the CAH participate in housing. Emelda Canizales succeeds Dino Rietti.
Read the interview with Emelda Canizales on the CAH website

http://arquitectoshonduras.org/?cat=9

2011 SPANISH ARCHITECTURE PRIZE

The

Spanish Architecture Prize to the

by architects

recognises an exemplary creation or rehabilitation realised in Spain by either Spanish or

foreign architects.
Superior Council of Colleges of Spanish Architects (CSCAE) awarded its biennialPoniente beachfront walkway in Benidorm, designedD. Carlos Ferrater i Lambarri and D. Xavier Marti i Gali. The prize
See a video on the walkway

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFLLGPy1igE

Visit the CSCAE website

http://www.cscae.com/

INSPIRE

Under the title INSPIRE, the Australian Institute of Architects is publishing a catalogue of

the projects recognised by its 2011 architecture awards. Close to 1000 architectural

projects, in 8 Australian states, according to 12 categories, as well as the 35 national prizewinners

are presented in this prestigious and innovative publication whose design matches

the exemplary panorama of contemporary Australian architecture it showcases.

For more information on the INSPIRE catalogue

http://www.architecture.com.au/i-cms?page=1.64.34.15164.18705

A GREEN BIENNIAL

The Costa Rica College of Architects announces its 11th international architecture biennial

dedicated to sustainability, ecology and the environment. The biennials are a showcase for

realisations, practices and architectural solutions that encourage balance and protection of

our planet. The biennial will take place on

digital format before 8 March 2012. Participation is open to professionals from around the

world.
23 – 25 April 2012; contributions must be sent in
http://www.colegiodearquitectosdecostarica.com/bienal.html

HONDURAS

AUSTRALIA

COSTA RICA

SPAIN

around
the world

ARCASIA, AUA AND MASA WORKING CLOSER TOGETHER

During the UIA congress in Tokyo,

Council of Asia (ARCASIA), signed a cooperation protocol with

President of the

International Union of Architects’ Associations (MASA). These three regional organisations

plan to develop their communications and exchange information and experiences regarding

professional practice and education.
George Kunihiro, President of the Architect’s RegionalTokunbo Omisore,African Union of Architects (AUA) and Andrey Bokov, President of the
Contact

George Kunihiro, ARCASIA President

kunihiro@kokushikan.ac.jp

2012 ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING AWARDS

The

submissions for its 2012 series of prizes for architectural and urban planning projects, as

well as its Gold Medal, awarded to an architect from one of the FPAA member countries.

The

to the winners during the Pan-American architects’ congress in Maceio, Brazil, in

November 2012.
Pan-American Federation of Assocations of Architects (FPAA) launches the call fordeadline for registering candidatures is 22 February 2012. Prizes will be awarded
More information on the prizes

http://www.fpaa-arquitectos.org/noticias/premios_fpaa_2012_lanzamiento_de_la_convocatoria

FPAA

ARCASIA

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As the Tokyo congress came to a close, the world's architects turned their sights toward

Durban, South Africa, for our profession’s next global event.

the theme that will be both defined and studied in this forum where all points of view will

come together,

revelations. Exploring architecture otherwhere, in

social structures

order to better understand one's self. In Durban, architects will study the new geography

of a world being built, with

representation models. On

centre.

Visit the Durban 2014 congress website

http://www.uia2014durban.org.za/