Architects—a key element in making the 2030 Agenda a reality in Catalonia and Spain
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© Nacions Unides
Since 2016, the 2030 Agenda has served as the United Nations' road map in seeking to move forward towards a global model of sustainable development by 2030. This framework of action is structured into 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), which include targets and indicators to evaluate the achievement of the proposed objectives.
Architects play a key role in orchestrating the SDGs, as many of the issues being tackled have a direct link with their field, such as health, inequalities, inclusion, economic prosperity, housing and the fight against climate change.
The COAC is a participant in the Assembly of the Catalan Urban Agenda
In order to uphold the role of architecture in the urban transformation process, the dean of the Architects’ Association of Catalonia, Assumpció Puig, will represent architects at the constituent session of the Urban Assembly of Catalonia, which takes place on 5 November at the Palau de la Generalitat and will be chaired by the president of the Government of Catalonia, Quim Torra.
The Association’s involvement reaffirms its commitment to inclusive, sustainable and prosperous urban development, as well as expressing the need to promote the implementation of the Catalan Agreement on Urban Renewal, a countrywide project linked to the Catalan Urban Agenda and aimed at improving people’s quality of life, turning around the current situation of building stock, and revitalizing the sector’s economy. Further information.
The Architecture Observatory, a working tool to affirm the leading position of architects
The Higher Council of Architects’ Associations of Spain (CSCAE) has set up an Architecture Observatory, a working tool to affirm the leading position of architects, which will issue publications and monographs to support the challenges set by the SDGs.
The new Observatory, which enjoys the support of four ministries, the High Commissioner for the 2030 Agenda and UN-Habitat, will consist of a multidisciplinary committee made up of representatives from the government, industry, the third sector, foundations, associations, technology institutes and universities, who in turn represent all the agents involved in construction and urban development processes. Further information.
Architects play a key role in orchestrating the SDGs, as many of the issues being tackled have a direct link with their field, such as health, inequalities, inclusion, economic prosperity, housing and the fight against climate change.
The COAC is a participant in the Assembly of the Catalan Urban Agenda
In order to uphold the role of architecture in the urban transformation process, the dean of the Architects’ Association of Catalonia, Assumpció Puig, will represent architects at the constituent session of the Urban Assembly of Catalonia, which takes place on 5 November at the Palau de la Generalitat and will be chaired by the president of the Government of Catalonia, Quim Torra.
The Association’s involvement reaffirms its commitment to inclusive, sustainable and prosperous urban development, as well as expressing the need to promote the implementation of the Catalan Agreement on Urban Renewal, a countrywide project linked to the Catalan Urban Agenda and aimed at improving people’s quality of life, turning around the current situation of building stock, and revitalizing the sector’s economy. Further information.
The Architecture Observatory, a working tool to affirm the leading position of architects
The Higher Council of Architects’ Associations of Spain (CSCAE) has set up an Architecture Observatory, a working tool to affirm the leading position of architects, which will issue publications and monographs to support the challenges set by the SDGs.
The new Observatory, which enjoys the support of four ministries, the High Commissioner for the 2030 Agenda and UN-Habitat, will consist of a multidisciplinary committee made up of representatives from the government, industry, the third sector, foundations, associations, technology institutes and universities, who in turn represent all the agents involved in construction and urban development processes. Further information.
30/10/2018
Sign up for 'Architecture in the Classrooms'! Our aim is for children and young people to enjoy Architecture Week 2019 too!
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© Col·legi d'Arquitectes de Catalunya (COAC)
For the third year running, the Architects’ Association —in conjunction with Barcelona City Council, the Mies van der Rohe Foundation, Barcelona Building Construmat and ArquinFAD– are organizing Architecture Week, which takes place between 9 and 19 May 2019.
With this new edition, and with the collaboration of the Barcelona Education Consortium, we will be bringing architecture to the city’s primary and secondary schools. We will be holding a series of workshops and talks, given by architects during school hours, so the students can observe, consider and follow the thread of the architecture in their immediate surroundings.
The idea is to give children a fresh perspective of the spaces that surround us, inspire us, foster relationships and generate dynamics of inclusion, looking at them as an expression of the civilization and culture of our times.
Would you like to get involved?
If you’re an architect or architectural student, you can take part by giving one of the workshops or talks. You have time to present your proposal until 15 January by completing the following form.
Planned themes
The activity will be based on three main concepts–body, habitat and territory–which will be explored transversally through a choice of themes:
· Modern architecture, with a focus on built architectural features close to the school, to explore the historical legacy of our city in greater depth while also evaluating it.
· Architecture today, focusing on projects to renovate and improve existing buildings, with an emphasis on energy efficiency and public health.
· Public spaces, in collaboration with neighbourhood associations, with a focus on spaces that citizens have won back thanks to neighbourhood campaigns.
· Inclusive cities: cities for everyone, given by third sector organizations, with an emphasis on universal design and how architecture can help to break down barriers and enable people to live independently.
· Local architecture, visiting architectural practices close to the schools.
Do you work for a primary or secondary school that may be interested?
Schools in Barcelona city can start sending their applications to the Barcelona Education Consortium to sign up for Architecture Week 2019. To do so, simply complete this application form.
With the support of:
Architecture Week is organised by:
With this new edition, and with the collaboration of the Barcelona Education Consortium, we will be bringing architecture to the city’s primary and secondary schools. We will be holding a series of workshops and talks, given by architects during school hours, so the students can observe, consider and follow the thread of the architecture in their immediate surroundings.
The idea is to give children a fresh perspective of the spaces that surround us, inspire us, foster relationships and generate dynamics of inclusion, looking at them as an expression of the civilization and culture of our times.
Would you like to get involved?
If you’re an architect or architectural student, you can take part by giving one of the workshops or talks. You have time to present your proposal until 15 January by completing the following form.
Planned themes
The activity will be based on three main concepts–body, habitat and territory–which will be explored transversally through a choice of themes:
· Modern architecture, with a focus on built architectural features close to the school, to explore the historical legacy of our city in greater depth while also evaluating it.
· Architecture today, focusing on projects to renovate and improve existing buildings, with an emphasis on energy efficiency and public health.
· Public spaces, in collaboration with neighbourhood associations, with a focus on spaces that citizens have won back thanks to neighbourhood campaigns.
· Inclusive cities: cities for everyone, given by third sector organizations, with an emphasis on universal design and how architecture can help to break down barriers and enable people to live independently.
· Local architecture, visiting architectural practices close to the schools.
Do you work for a primary or secondary school that may be interested?
Schools in Barcelona city can start sending their applications to the Barcelona Education Consortium to sign up for Architecture Week 2019. To do so, simply complete this application form.
With the support of:
Architecture Week is organised by:
21/11/2018
Batlle i Roig Arquitectes és guardonat amb el premi WAF Paisatge de l'Any 2018
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© Jordi Surroca
El projecte del camí mirador a les antigues mines de guix d'Igualada, l'objectiu del qual és la recuperació paisatgística i de la biodiversitat, ha estat seleccionat Paisatge de l'Any 2018 a l'última edició dels Premis WAF. L'acte de lliurament de premis va tenir lloc el passat 30 de novembre, en el marc del World Architectural Festival celebrat a Amsterdam.
El projecte s'emmarca en una intervenció més global per a la ciutat d'Igualada que busca generar itineraris per a vianants i bicicletes en forma de cinturó verd al perímetre de la ciutat (l'Anella Verda d'Igualada). Concretament, el camí se situa al nord de la ciutat i transcorre per un terreny degradat en el qual s'extreia guix, un entorn que posteriorment es va utilitzar com a estació de transferència de residus i que presentava problemes d'escorrenties i despreniments.
La proposta té dos objectius: la connectivitat i continuïtat del projecte global de ciutat, i la recuperació paisatgística i de la biodiversitat, establint els elements necessaris per generar una nova dinàmica en el lloc que millori progressivament les seves condicions mediambientals. La seva privilegiada situació el converteix en un mirador lineal cap a la ciutat i crea un mirador final en forma d'estructura volada sobre el vessant de la muntanya en el punt en el qual es veu Montserrat.
El jurat internacional dels WAF 2018 ha valorat "l'ús innovador dels materials" que Batlle i Roig realitza en el projecte i com "amb mitjans mínims aconsegueix una resposta poètica per a la transformació del lloc".
El projecte s'emmarca en una intervenció més global per a la ciutat d'Igualada que busca generar itineraris per a vianants i bicicletes en forma de cinturó verd al perímetre de la ciutat (l'Anella Verda d'Igualada). Concretament, el camí se situa al nord de la ciutat i transcorre per un terreny degradat en el qual s'extreia guix, un entorn que posteriorment es va utilitzar com a estació de transferència de residus i que presentava problemes d'escorrenties i despreniments.
La proposta té dos objectius: la connectivitat i continuïtat del projecte global de ciutat, i la recuperació paisatgística i de la biodiversitat, establint els elements necessaris per generar una nova dinàmica en el lloc que millori progressivament les seves condicions mediambientals. La seva privilegiada situació el converteix en un mirador lineal cap a la ciutat i crea un mirador final en forma d'estructura volada sobre el vessant de la muntanya en el punt en el qual es veu Montserrat.
El jurat internacional dels WAF 2018 ha valorat "l'ús innovador dels materials" que Batlle i Roig realitza en el projecte i com "amb mitjans mínims aconsegueix una resposta poètica per a la transformació del lloc".
5/12/2018
Batlle i Roig Arquitectes es reconocido con el premio WAF Paisaje del Año 2018
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© Jordi Surroca
El proyecto del camino mirador en las antiguas minas de yeso de Igualada, cuyo objetivo principal reside en la recuperación paisajística y de la biodiversidad, ha sido ganador del Paisaje del Año 2018 en la última edición de los Premios WAF. La entrega de premios se celebró el pasado viernes 30 de noviembre, en el marco del World Architectural Festival celebrado en Amsterdam.
El proyecto, de 1,65 km del que se han realizado 800 m, se enmarca en una intervención más global para la ciudad de Igualada que busca generar itinerarios para peatones y bicicletas en forma de cinturón verde en el perímetro de la ciudad (Anilla Verde de Igualada). Concretamente, el camino se sitúa al norte de la ciudad y transcurre por un terreno altamente degradado en el que se extraía yeso, un entorno que posteriormente se utilizó como estación de transferencia de residuos y que presentaba problemas de escorrentías y desprendimientos.
La propuesta tiene dos objetivos principales: la conectividad, continuidad del proyecto global de ciudad, y la recuperación paisajística y de la biodiversidad, estableciendo los elementos necesarios para generar una nueva dinámica en el lugar que mejore progresivamente sus condiciones medioambientales. Su privilegiada situación lo convierte en un mirador lineal hacia la ciudad y crea un mirador final en forma de estructura volada sobre la vertiente de la montaña en el punto en el que desde la colina de Guixeres se avista la montaña de Montserrat.
El jurado internacional de los WAF 2018 ha valorado el uso innovador de los materiales que Batlle i Roig despliega en el proyecto y cómo con medios mínimos consigue una respuesta poética para la transformación del lugar.
El proyecto, de 1,65 km del que se han realizado 800 m, se enmarca en una intervención más global para la ciudad de Igualada que busca generar itinerarios para peatones y bicicletas en forma de cinturón verde en el perímetro de la ciudad (Anilla Verde de Igualada). Concretamente, el camino se sitúa al norte de la ciudad y transcurre por un terreno altamente degradado en el que se extraía yeso, un entorno que posteriormente se utilizó como estación de transferencia de residuos y que presentaba problemas de escorrentías y desprendimientos.
La propuesta tiene dos objetivos principales: la conectividad, continuidad del proyecto global de ciudad, y la recuperación paisajística y de la biodiversidad, estableciendo los elementos necesarios para generar una nueva dinámica en el lugar que mejore progresivamente sus condiciones medioambientales. Su privilegiada situación lo convierte en un mirador lineal hacia la ciudad y crea un mirador final en forma de estructura volada sobre la vertiente de la montaña en el punto en el que desde la colina de Guixeres se avista la montaña de Montserrat.
El jurado internacional de los WAF 2018 ha valorado el uso innovador de los materiales que Batlle i Roig despliega en el proyecto y cómo con medios mínimos consigue una respuesta poética para la transformación del lugar.
5/12/2018