Cosas Nostras, sobre 3 circunstancias recientes…
...y sobre las contradicciones entre profesión y oficio que hoy abruman a arquitectos, asombran o escandalizan a quienes observan desde la barrera, y empujan a la reactivación de la lucha (y la política) malviviendo con la aceptación (eutanásica) Cosas Nostras, por Félix Arranz, arquitecto y editor de scalae "Qui gravi morbo correpti dolores non sentiunt, iis mens aeggrotat" Quienes no sienten que una grave enfermedad les aqueja están mentalmente enfermos. (Hipócrates, citado en La carta de Lord Chandos, de Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, 1902) (…) You got altered information You were told to not take chances You missed out on new dances Now you're losing all your dimples. (…) (Pete Townshend, The Who, Quadrophenia "I've Had Enough", 1973) En tan apenas un par de semanas de junio la agenda de convocatorias de eventos de arquitectura, para quien atiende la agenda desde el norte de la península ibérica –o si se prefiere, desde el sur de Europa- ha resultado de una muy especial intensidad y precisión: La Mostra di Archittetura “fundamentals”, en Venecia, BCN RE.SET, en Barcelona y el III Congreso Internacional de Arquitectura y Sociedad, en Pamplona, se han sucedido en perfecta continuidad. No pretendo con este documento entrar en el pormenor de las tres convocatorias sino ofrecer una reflexión –algo alambicada, ruego disculpas de antemano- sobre una contingencia transversal que identifica en el devenir del profesional arquitecto, hoy en carne viva, algunas contradicciones contemporáneas para terminar desencadenando una noticia sorprendente. Si dejamos por un momento inertes los nuevos prejuicios y lugares comunes de lo periodística o políticamente correcto y atendemos exclusivamente a la pura y espontánea sensibilidad profesional resulta...
arquitectos sin fronteras & fondation architectes de l’urgence : UIA vassilis sgoutas prize 2014
The Emergency Architects Foundation and Architects Without Borders (Spain) awarded by UIA for architecture serving the most impoverished and for the conception of inventive solutions for reducing poverty and indigence.[nota oficial]UIA Prizes Session 2014 Created in 1961, the UIA Prizes honour professionals whose qualities, talents, and actions have had an international impact on the diverse sectors of architectural practice. joseph rykwert: jean tschumi prize 2014 Joseph Rykwert is the winner of the Jean Tschumi Prize, awarded for architectural teaching, criticism and history, which have contributed to excellence in architectural education. “Eminent English architect, historian and critic Joseph Rykwert is one of the most influential theoreticians of his generation. For more than sixty years, his erudition and his innovative scholarship have radically changed the relationship that architects have with the past, their conception of space and their perceptions of buildings and cities.” A Mention has been attributed to internationally renowned Australian couple team of editors and architecture critics, Haig Beck & Jackie Cooper. the seoul metropolitan government: sir robert matthew prize 2014 The Seoul Metropolitan Government received the Sir Robert Matthew Prize, awarded for the amelioration of habitats and public spaces in the interest of harmonious and cooperative development. “The Seoul Metropolitan Government has conducted an exemplary pilot programme to renovate the Yeongdeungpo Dosshouse Town. Cooperation between the city government, architects and the inhabitants of the dosshouses paved the way for efficient implementation of the project and have succeeded in bringing hope, dignity and joy into the neighbourhood.” fondation architectes de l’urgence & arquitectos sin fronteras: vassilis sgoutas prize 2014 The Emergency Architects Foundation and Architects Without Borders (Spain) awarded for architecture serving the most impoverished and for the conception of inventive solutions for reducing poverty and indigence. “By bringing a humanitarian...
Ivan Shumkov
Biografía: Ivan Shumkov is a New York based architect, professor, scholar and curator. He is a pioneer in online education and founder of Open Online Academy (OOAc), where he also teaches architectural design, history and theory. He graduated with masters degrees from ETSA Barcelona, University of Florence, and Harvard University GSD, as a Fulbright scholar. He completed his PhD in Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia and Columbia University GSAPP, as fellow of the Fondation Le Corbusier. Dr. Shumkov has taught at Harvard University GSD, Pratt Institute School of Architecture, Parsons the New School for Design, International University of Catalonia, and ETSA Barcelona. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Harvard Alumni Association and President of Harvard Architectural and Urban Society Alumni. Dr. Shumkov is a licensed architect in Spain and Italy and principal of ISA - Ivan Shumkov Architects, a company working in the fields of architecture, urbanism, landscape and design with offices in New York and Barcelona. He has worked, lectured and exhibited his projects and research in Europe, Brazil, Colombia, China, and the USA. Education 2009 PhD in Architecture, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain 2008-10 PhD and Post-doctoral Visiting Scholar, Columbia University GSAPP, USA 2008 March II, Master in Architecture II, Harvard University GSD, Cambridge, USA 2006 DEA, Diploma of Advanced Studies, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain 2004 Laurea cum Laude in Architecture, Licensed Arch., University of Florence, Italy 2004 Diploma in Architecture/Engineering, Licensed Arch., ETSA Barcelona, Spain 2002-03 Pole-Europe Program, FHNW University / ETH Zurich, Switzerland...
Join Open Online Academy and the Open Online Education – OOEd.org from OOAc.org
The platform OOEd.org (Open Online Education) includes 6 MOOCs in Architecture, Art and Design. The platform is built on Open edX software and with the support of the people from edX (Harvard+MIT)[mensaje recibido en scalae, literal]Dear Friends and Colleagues,I hope you are well and enjoying the summer of 2014! It will be great to hear from you and see you if you visit New York. Please send me your news and updates.I’m writing to you about my recent work in Architecture and Online Education. Last fall I launched my new company Open Online Academy (OOAc.org). Since then, I completed the first two MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) in Architecture ever: Contemporary Architecture with 27,000 participants, and Designing Resilient Schools with 5,000 participants. The success and global impact of these courses were beyond my expectations and led me many new opportunities, and collaborations with great people and organizations. Last week, I launched the platform OOEd.org (Open Online Education) with our 6 MOOCs in Architecture, Art and Design. The platform is built on Open edX software and with the support of our friends from edX (Harvard+MIT). We will add more courses in leadership, negotiation, and management in the fall of 2014. Our mission is to build a better world through online education and design.The first two courses on OOEd.org, starting on June 30, 2014, are the Contemporary Architecture (version 1.2) and Designing Emergency Shelters. The new version of the Contemporary Architecture MOOC will feature updated videos; new interviews and readings to offer you an even better learning experience. The course analyzes some of the most influential buildings and architects of our time.http://www.ooed.org/learn/contemporary-architecture-summer-2014The Designing Emergency Shelters course will be...
