Monthly Archives: January 2010

Media: Smiljan Radic’s “Un Ruido Naranjo”, online

Smiljan Radic, “one of the most interesting architects working today”, as Miquel Adrià of Arquine magazine metioned in his introduction, was invited to deliver the Barcelona Institute of Architecture’s first Open Lecture. The talk, entitled “Un Ruido Naranjo” (An Orange Tree Noise), not only met the high expectations that were set on it, but pleasantly surprised those present with [...]

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MBIArch: Now Receiving Applications

The Barcelona Institute of Architecture is now receiving applications for its MBIArch Postprofessional Master’s Degree program, which will begin in September 2010.  As a highly demanding international postprofessional degree program, the MBIArch will combine specialized research with the practical application of new technologies and techniques of design throughout an entire academic year of full-time study. The program [...]

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BIArch Journal: Spaces of Encounter, Common Places

Toni Gironès Last December 15 Toni Gironès delivered the final BIArch Open Lecture of the Fall 2009 cycle: “Espais de trobada, llocs comuns” or “Spaces of Encouter, Common Places”. Gironès was introduced by Pere Riera of RGA Arquitectes, who described Gironès as being a “a post-industrial craftsman” due to his work that Riera characterized as intensity and [...]

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