MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
As we approach the end of this remarkable year, I would like to highlight several significant achievements that have marked the history of our section.
In March 2024, we proudly established AIA Latin America, a milestone that allowed us to further consolidate the presence and impact of both AIA and AIA International across the region. In September, our Inaugural Board Meeting took place in Medellín, a historic moment where the foundation of our section's structure and activities was laid. During this meeting, we planned our actions for 2025, aiming to support membership, foster member engagement, and promote local architecture.
Additionally, at the AIA International Conference in Hong Kong, we had the pleasure of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between AIA International, AIA Latin America, and CAU/BR. This agreement is a testament to our commitment to strengthening professional and educational cooperation among our entities.
In 2025, President-elect Jorge Arditti will take the lead on AIA Latin America as the new President, and Jose Salinas, Costa Rica Representative and AIA International Adjunct Director, will be the President-elect for 2026. Jorge Arditti, who served as Mexico Country Representative and Chair of the remarkably successful AIA International Mexico Conference held in 2023, brings dynamism and global reach to our section.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year,
Gustavo Ribeiro, AIA Latin America President 2024
PAST EVENTS
The Pan-American Biennial Of Architecture Of Quito
The Pan-American Biennial of Architecture of Quito (BAQ2024), held from November 18th to 22nd, and supported by AIA International and AIA Latin America, brought together over 17,200 participants, including architects, urban planners, students, and the public. With the theme, CONVERGENCES: Landscape Architectures, the biennial focused on the transformative role of architecture in shaping urban landscapes amidst environmental and social challenges.
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Set in Quito's historic center, the event featured an Academic Seminar with 1,800 attendees, offering 28 discussions, 10 keynote lectures, and more, alongside an innovative IV Academic Call analyzing 84 architectural works. The competition showcased 752 projects from 22 countries, with 27 winners. Cultural activities, exhibitions, book presentations, and the Public Space Workshop fostered interdisciplinary exchange. This workshop engaged 52 professionals to develop sustainable design proposals for Quito's public spaces. Overall, BAQ2024 served as an outstanding global platform for reflection, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing in architecture and urbanism.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fast-Forward – Congresso de Arquitetura
February 6-8, 2025 | Mexico City
AIA Latin America and UAnahuac
Building on the success of the AIA International Conference in Mexico 2024, AIA Latin America has secured once again sponsorship to organize Fast-Forward, a conference forum showcasing top architects from across Latin America. All are invited to join us in Mexico City on February 6-8, 2025.
CAU International Conference
September 3-6, 2025 | Brasília
This event will offer a platform for dialogue between Brazilian professionals and those from various parts of the world, enabling the exchange of experiences and the construction of a robust and enduring international collaboration network. Hosted in Brasília, a UNESCO World Heritage Site designed by the legendary architect Oscar Niemeyer and urban planner Lúcio Costa, is itself a living museum of modernist architecture. The conference will not only serve as a meeting point for professional discourse but also as a unique chance for participants to engage directly with some of the world's most iconic architectural buildings and public spaces.
Gustavo Rocha Ribeiro, Intl. Assoc. AIA, AsBEA, CAU
AIA Latin America President
AIA International At-Large Director, Country Representative - Brazil
