During our last presentations before the finals, we were honored to have with us Clemson University Professor and Chair Emeritus Jose Caban, one of the founders of the Clemson University program in Barcelona.
Thank you for the visit and we’re looking forward to many other future ones!
Our Fall 2016 students from Texas A&M, Clemson and Roger Williams University and Cedim went on their second field studies trip to the Netherlands guided by our professors Ivan Blasi and Anna Sala.
During this 8-day trip in 8 cities of the Netherlands: Rotterdam, The Hague, Hilversum, Delft, Zaandam, Otterlo, Utrecht, and Amsterdam, our fall 2016 students had the opportunity to visit and study projects from architects such as Rem Koolhaas, Kees Kaan, Felix Claus, MVRDV, West 8, Enric Miralles, Mecanoo, Richard Meier, Gerrit Rietveld, Aldo van Eyck, and many others, and learning about the history and development of the Dutch urban form.
In Amsterdam, students had pleasure to visit Architekten CIE office and got chance to discover more about their Amsterdam office and local and international projects.
Many thanks to everyone and who has received us and who made part of this trip.
Few weeks ago our fall16 students from Texas A&M, Clemson, Roger Williams University and Cedim experienced Madrid and Toledo in a dense 5 days study travel.
Many thanks everyone and who has received us in their studios, centers and who made part of this trip … ..see some images below
Its never late to share all that happened this past semester.. just some flash back albums from our very busy Spring 2016..
Spring 2016 Design Studio Final Presentations.
Last night our TAMU, CU, RWU and Japanese universities students had pleasure to assist at Japanese architect and professor KAZUMI KUDO conference at the Col·legi d’Arquitectes de Catalunya (COAC)
Thanks again prof. Kudo for coming to Barcelona to be a part of our Spring 2016 Lecture Series and the COAC for hosting last night’s lecture.
First two weeks of our Spring 2016 program, students from Texas A&M, Clemson University and Roger Williams University are attending guided visits by our professor Ivan Blasi through the iconic areas of Barcelona.
See some pictures from the first from the series: Montjuic area starting from the top point with the city overview at the Montjuic castle, passing through Miró Foundation, Botanic Garden, Teatre Grec, Museum of National Art, Caixa Forum and finishing at the Mies Van der Rohe Pavilion.
Last week we have started our Spring 2016 semester with students from Texas A&M, Clemson and Roger Williams University.
Here you can find some pictures from the Official Program Presentation
Earlier this week we have welcomed our Spring 2016 students from Texas A&M, Clemson and Roger Williams University.
Here you can find some pictures from welcome reception at Roldán+Berengué, arqts. studio and from their orientation sessions walks.
Tomorrow we are having the Official Program Presentation and the beginning of classes.
Welcome again all and have wonderful semester in Barcelona!
Texas A&M University College of Architecture
Clemson University College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities
Roger Williams University School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation
BCN NEWS:
Practice Research Symposium Europe
Location: Fundación Palo Alto and BAU Design College of Barcelona
Dates: 27/11 – 29/11
Hours: Fri: 9:30 – 20:30. Sat 9:30 – 20:00. Sun: 9:30 – 16:00.
Admission: Free but registration required before 22/11
The Practice Research Symposia (PRT) is a panel of masters in a specific field of architecture/design/arts held by RMIT University. Discussion panels, lectures, and social events are held throughout the day to examine the research done by these masters.
Web Address: Practice Research Symposium Europe
Reporting: Raul Ramirez Jr., Texas A&M University Undergraduate Arch. Student
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Barcelona Jazz Festival
Location: Various venues
Dates: 26/9 – 11/12
Hours: Varied between days.
Admission: 12€ – 65€ (Varied between venues)
The Barcelona Jazz Festival is a large event where top jazz performers show their talents to the public. There are over fifty concerts and twenty venues that take place all over Barcelona throughout the dates of the event.
Web Address: Barcelona Jazz Festival
Reporting: Raul Ramirez Jr., Texas A&M University Undergraduate Arch. Student
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EUROPE NEWS:
Mies van der Rohe Award 2015
Location: Westival sztuka architektury, Szczecin, Poland
Dates: 13/11 – 28/11
Hours: Opening day: 18:30 – ? Every other day: 11:00 – 19:00
Admission: Unknown
The Mies van der Rohe Award is a biennial award that chooses a project from a number of firms that demonstrates architectural excellence. The exhibition consists of material designed specifically for the show including models, materials, interviews and more.
Web Address: Mies van der Rohe Award 2015
Reporting: Raul Ramirez Jr., Texas A&M University Undergraduate Arch. Student
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100 ideas to solve the London housing crisis
Location: The Building Centre, London
Dates: 15/10 – 17/12
Hours: Mon – Fri : 9:00 – 19:00. Sat : 10 – 17:00.
Admission: Free
New London Architecture is showcasing 100 of the over 200 projects submitted in a competition to help alleviate the London housing crisis. The top ten projects will worth with the Greater London Authority, London’s City Hall, and explain how their projects would be implemented in the future.
Web Address: The Building Centre
Reporting: Raul Ramirez Jr., Texas A&M University Undergraduate Arch. Student
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BAC SEMINAR and STUDIO NEWS:
Visit from BIM specialist Ignasi Perez
Location: Barcelona Architecture Center (BAC)
Dates: 23/11 and 26/11
Hours: 16:00 – 20:00 and 9:30 – 13:30
Ignasi Perez, an architect involved deeply into the construction field, visited the BAC studio to provide input in student projects. His main objective was to help students find the best material option that works with their design.
Reporting: Raul Ramirez Jr., Texas A&M University Undergraduate Arch. Student
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Thanksgiving at the BAC
Location: Barcelona Architecture Center (BAC)
Dates: 26/11
Hours: 19:30 – 22:30
The awesome professors of BAC held the popular North American tradition of the thanksgiving dinner for all the students. Each person helped out with their contribution of food or dessert. A vast amount of food was consumed that day.
Reporting: Raul Ramirez Jr., Texas A&M University Undergraduate Arch. Student
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BAC Barcelona Architecture Center 