Announcements

The submission of abstracts for the first two Calls for Papers is now open and will continue until May 17th!

  • Call for Papers Issue #02 "Time Matters" until May, 17th

    2024-03-23

    The second issue will feature Elli Mosayebi and Reto Geiser as guest editors, prompting authors to explore the often overlooked dimension of architecture: Time. In disciplinary discussions, time is frequently viewed through historical or futuristic lenses, yet its profound impact on shaping project processes is frequently disregarded. Architecture uniquely encapsulates the passage of time, with spaces, materials, and building assemblies serving as tangible manifestations of temporal progression. The built environment, capable of enduring for centuries, serves as a repository of knowledge, encapsulating cultural techniques, resource availability, and the aesthetic preferences of architects, builders, and clients. Thus, architecture transcends temporal boundaries, bridging the past and present.

    Read more about Call for Papers Issue #02 "Time Matters" until May, 17th

  • Call for Papers Issue #01 "Álvaro Siza: Housing in the Contested City" until May, 17th

    2024-03-23

    The first issue will be guest-edited by Marta Caldeira and William Mann, who propose the compelling theme “Álvaro Siza: Housing in the Contested City,” with the aim of actively contributing to the contemporary discussions surrounding housing. Álvaro Siza frequently emphasises the pivotal role of housing in the urban fabric and the architect’s social responsibility in its design. In shaping buildings and spaces, architects establish important relationships between the individual, the community, and broader society; by intervening in existing structures, they uphold past values while envisioning new possibilities. As housing also serves as the foundation for communal services and public life, considerations for its design extend beyond mere living spaces, necessitating a comprehensive urban project. However, this responsibility unfolds within a multifaceted and contested environment, constrained by land values, financial structures, and building regulations, while also influenced by broader urban political movements, social programs, and economic dynamics shaping the city. As Álvaro Siza has frequently observed, the design of housing is a collaborative endeavour, subject to negotiation, contestation, and ongoing evolution.

    Read more about Call for Papers Issue #01 "Álvaro Siza: Housing in the Contested City" until May, 17th