EXTERNAL EVENT | THE SUB_BAR SHOW #1
We are pleased to share news of a unique international event coming to Beirut. The Sub_Bar Show, a pioneering project conceived by Italian artist Spaggiari, explores the human body as a resonant space for sound. Utilizing air pressure, subwoofers, and low-frequency vibration, this immersive format engages both Deaf and hearing audiences alike, creating a shared […]
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POST WAR RE-CONSTRUCTION: TOOLS FOR AFTER | EXHIBITION
Post War Re-Construction: Tools For After – Exhibition April 16th, 2025 Showcasing Italian Architecture Innovation for a Sustainable Future. The Italian Cultural Institute of Beirut and the Lebanese American University-LAU present the Exhibition Post War Re-Construction: Tools For After, a selection of the most interesting and innovative proposals of new Italian architecture, presented to the […]
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SYMPOSIUM “POST WAR RE-CONSTRUCTION: TOOLS FOR AFTER” | BOOTECH, AN ARCHITECTURAL TOOL FOR AFTER
SESSION II SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE April 15, 2025 – 6:00 pm / 6:20 pm BOOTECH, AN ARCHITECTURAL TOOL FOR AFTER ABSTRACT: As climate change accelerates, the construction industry must adopt sustainable materials and methods. Bamboo, with its rapid renewability and high strength-to-weight ratio, is a viable alternative to conventional materials. Architect Mauricio Cardenas Laverde’s BooTech […]
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SYMPOSIUM “POST WAR RE-CONSTRUCTION: TOOLS FOR AFTER” | ARUNDO: A NEW WAY OF UNDERSTANDING STRUCTURE, NATURE, FUNCTIONALITY, PARTICIPATION, SPACE, AND SOCIALITY.
SESSION II SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE April 15, 2025 – 5:40 pm / 6:00 pm ARUNDO: A NEW WAY OF UNDERSTANDING STRUCTURE, NATURE, FUNCTIONALITY, PARTICIPATION, SPACE, AND SOCIALITY. ABSTRACT: The CanyaViva method originated around 2005 in Spain through the experiments of British architect Jonathan Cory-Wright. The first core of the CanyaViva Association dates back to 2009: […]
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SYMPOSIUM “POST WAR RE-CONSTRUCTION: TOOLS FOR AFTER” | STRAW BALE CONSTRUCTIONS: SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION IN ARCHITECTURE
SESSION II SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE April 15, 2025 – 5:20 pm / 5:40 pm STRAW BALE CONSTRUCTIONS: SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION IN ARCHITECTURE ABSTRACT: Straw bale constructions represent an innovative sustainable solution in contemporary architecture, offering significant advantages in terms of fast implementation, thermal insulation, durability, and reduced carbon emissions. This technique, combining tradition and modernity, is […]
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SYMPOSIUM “POST WAR RE-CONSTRUCTION: TOOLS FOR AFTER” | RAW EARTH IN CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE: SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION
SESSION II SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE April 16, 2025 – 5:00 pm / 5:20 pm RAW EARTH IN CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE: SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION ABSTRACT: Raw earth, a material used for millennia, is experiencing a resurgence in modern architecture due to its sustainable and innovative qualities. Recent technological advancements have enabled raw earth to match the performance […]
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SYMPOSIUM “POST WAR RE-CONSTRUCTION: TOOLS FOR AFTER” | FROM HANDS TO HABITAT: BIO-FABRICATION TO SUPPORT A MULTISPECIES CO-EXISTENCE AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SUSTAINABILITY
SESSION I SUSTAINABLE CITY April 16, 2025 – 4:40 pm / 5:00 pm FROM HANDS TO HABITAT: BIO-FABRICATION TO SUPPORT A MULTISPECIES CO-EXISTENCE AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SUSTAINABILITY ABSTRACT: The lecture will focus on my research as a bio-architect and material activist. By embedding sustainable practices into hands-on experimentation, my work promotes cross-disciplinary dialogue to foster […]
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SYMPOSIUM “POST WAR RE-CONSTRUCTION: TOOLS FOR AFTER” | THE PEOPLE MOVER IN BOLOGNA: A SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY, ARCHITECTURE, AND LANDSCAPE
SESSION I SUSTAINABLE CITY April 16, 2025 – 4:20 pm / 4:40 pm THE PEOPLE MOVER IN BOLOGNA: A SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY, ARCHITECTURE, AND LANDSCAPE ABSTRACT: The People Mover in Bologna is an emblematic example of how sustainable architecture and mobility can merge into a coherent urban vision. This 5 km elevated monorail system […]
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SYMPOSIUM “POST WAR RE-CONSTRUCTION: TOOLS FOR AFTER” | LIVING BEYOND EARTH: DESIGNING FOR LIFE IN THE UNKNOWN
SESSION I SUSTAINABLE CITY April 16th, 2025 – 4:00 pm / 4:20 pm LIVING BEYOND EARTH: DESIGNING FOR LIFE IN THE UNKNOWN ABSTRACT What does it mean to design for life in places where the familiar conditions of Earth—gravity, atmosphere, natural cycles—no longer apply? As we prepare for a sustained presence on the Moon, […]
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“POST WAR RE-CONSTRUCTION: TOOLS FOR AFTER” | SIMPOSIUM
The Embassy of Italy in Beirut, the Italian Cultural Institute of Beirut, in partnership with the School of Architecture & Design at the Lebanese American University, are organizing a symposium and accompanying exhibition on the overarching theme Post-War Reconstruction: Tools for After, to be held on April 16, 2025, at the Gezairi Building, LAU Beirut […]
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