From 24th May till 2nd September and under the theme "Power: Producing the Contemporary City" will take place the 3rd Rotterdam Architecture Biennale.
The programm contais different exhibitions, conferences, a PowerLounge, an international master class and other activities.
"Who and what will define the future of our cities and what role can architects play in this?"
Seems interesting, right?
Get further info: http://www.iabr.nl/page/Home
27.3.07
4th International Congress on Virtual City and Territory "Re-Think the City"
To be held in Guadalajara, Mexico from October 1st to 3rd, 2007
Website: http://www.ctv2007.udg.mx/index.php
Information: info@ctv2007.udg.mx
Conference Overview:
The challenge of renewing the conceptual structures and the technical
applications to the complex problem of human development, the active
metropolization, the accelerated occupation of territory and, all the
accumulated consequences throughout modern history worsened with
Globalization's dynamic process, have been the fundamental approach of the
"City and Virtual Territory" International Congresses, fulfilled in
Barcelona (2004), Concepcion (2005) and Bilbao (2006). During these, ideas,
studies and projects have been struggled and displayed, under the optic of
contribution to knowledge by the new computer science technologies, concrete
proposals and achieved actions by an interesting group of scientific
investigators, enterprises and prestigious institutions.
In this perspective, we propose to continue this joint effort and generate
an ample space for meeting all those who search for solutions to the
urban/territorial development with social equity, the preservation of
natural environment, the impulse of a citizen's participation culture, its
democratic consequences and the possibility to find out better ways to trace
a qualitative horizon to our cities' development; as well all those that
contributes positively to face the territorial-entail challenge and the XXI
century's imaginaries.
In order to continue this process, the Art, Architecture and Design Center
of the University of Guadalajara, Mexico, accompanied in this effort by an
important group of public and private institutions from several countries,
we CONVOKE public and private organizations, researchers, students,
professionals and all those who may be interested, to the 4th International
Congress on Virtual City and Territory, "Re-Think the City," to be held in
Guadalajara, Mexico from October 1st to 3rd, 2007.
Website: http://www.ctv2007.udg.mx/index.php
Information: info@ctv2007.udg.mx
Conference Overview:
The challenge of renewing the conceptual structures and the technical
applications to the complex problem of human development, the active
metropolization, the accelerated occupation of territory and, all the
accumulated consequences throughout modern history worsened with
Globalization's dynamic process, have been the fundamental approach of the
"City and Virtual Territory" International Congresses, fulfilled in
Barcelona (2004), Concepcion (2005) and Bilbao (2006). During these, ideas,
studies and projects have been struggled and displayed, under the optic of
contribution to knowledge by the new computer science technologies, concrete
proposals and achieved actions by an interesting group of scientific
investigators, enterprises and prestigious institutions.
In this perspective, we propose to continue this joint effort and generate
an ample space for meeting all those who search for solutions to the
urban/territorial development with social equity, the preservation of
natural environment, the impulse of a citizen's participation culture, its
democratic consequences and the possibility to find out better ways to trace
a qualitative horizon to our cities' development; as well all those that
contributes positively to face the territorial-entail challenge and the XXI
century's imaginaries.
In order to continue this process, the Art, Architecture and Design Center
of the University of Guadalajara, Mexico, accompanied in this effort by an
important group of public and private institutions from several countries,
we CONVOKE public and private organizations, researchers, students,
professionals and all those who may be interested, to the 4th International
Congress on Virtual City and Territory, "Re-Think the City," to be held in
Guadalajara, Mexico from October 1st to 3rd, 2007.
26.3.07
shaman town
the project
WHO: Union of architects, Russia; Union of Moscow architects; A.Asadov Architectural Studio
WHERE: RUSSIA, LAKE BAIKAL, JULY 14-22th 2007
WHAT: The erection of "SHAMAN-TOWN" - haven of ancient gods and places for meditations on wild nature!
DETAILS: Dear friends! We invite you to take part in the international architectural festival “TOWNS”!
The next (fifth) holiday of architecture, beauty and health will take place in one of the most picturesque places of the planet - on Lake Baikal! It is necessary for participants of the festival to build up various arch-objects, suitable for living and meditation. It is possible to use wood (1 cube meter), metal cables for construction and a varnish/paint for exterior. (You can also use other materials after coordination with the organizers).
During the brakes and after the end of the construction of TOWN we plan various sport events for which each command is recommended to have a mountain bicycle and any swimming tool. The organization of horse, pedestrian walks and water rounds is also possible. Living in tents. Each command is given a room in the neighboring tourist hostel.
For participation in the festival it is necessary to build up a team, to fill in an application and to send it to the following address: goroda2007@mail.ru (your sketches of constructions are accepted till June, 20th).
The organizers will appreciate any invitations of sponsors by participants of festival. You can also invite foreign friends and colleagues to participate (the Union of architects will provide support for getting visas), any help in the organization is welcome!
download application form >>> download poster >>>
THE PRELIMINARY PROGRAMM:
13.07 (Friday) - a start from Moscow to Irkutsk
14.07 (Saturday) - road to the TOWN place, distribution of sites
15-18.07 (Sunday-Wednesday) - construction, presentation of TOWN
19-21.07 (Thursday-Saturday) - free time, sports events (the organization of excursions or extreme rounds are possible)
22.07 (Sunday) - departure, excursion in Irkutsk, fly to Moscow.
PRICES:
Air tickets (2-way) ~220-400 euro
Transfer (2-way) ~15-40 euro
Habitation ~4-15 euro/day
This are initial prices. All the reductions depends of sponsors ;)
CONTACTS: goroda2007@mail.ru , ICQ 310548284
UP TO THE MEETING ON BAYKAL!!!
P.S. It is necessary to make a vassination against encephalitis (before 3 month)!
http://www.asadov.ru/2007_gorod-shaman(eng).htm
21.3.07
events
New concepts and approaches for Urban and Regional Policy and Planning?
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
LEUVEN | APRIL 02-03 2007
http://www.planning-and-development.be/
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
LEUVEN | APRIL 02-03 2007
http://www.planning-and-development.be/
First International Conference of Young Urban Researchers (FICYUrb)
Held at ISCTE, Lisboa, Portugal
June 11 - 12, 2007
https://conferencias.iscte.pt/index.php?cf=3
Kaupunkitutkimuksen päivät 2007 - Talous, kasvu, kulutus
Aika: 3.-4.5.2007
Paikka: Tieteiden talo (Kirkkokatu 6, Helsinki)
Järjestäjät: Yhdyskuntasuunnittelun Seura, Alue- ja
Ympäristötutkimuksen Seura sekä Suomen Kaupunkitutkimuksen Seura
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Teele Pehk
Department of Regional Studies
University of Tampere
teele.pehk@uta.fi
phone: +358 (0)33551 7807
mobile: +358 4565 18948
19.3.07
Collapse of Detroit
In the last 50 years the white population of Detroit was reduced enormously.
"such occurs in the history far not for the first time. The corpses of others great it is municipal the earth are buried in the deserts and are effaced from face
by Asian jungle. Some fell thus long ago, which from them did not remain even names. But for those, who there dwelled, the destruction it was not more probable and possible, than it is presented to me the dying of gigantic modern city... "
read the whole story (in russian) and look at the pictures in the original website
http://egland.livejournal.com/93045.html
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