René Peralta, a lecturer in the Division of Architecture, is invited to speak at an upcoming virtual event as part of the Venice Architecture Biennale 2023 CityX Venice Virtual Pavilion. CityX Venice is a digital series of exhibitions featuring the works of architects, artists and designers from around the world. This year’s digital exhibition was organized by Tom Kovac, the 2023 curator of CityX.
This year’s theme, The Laboratory of the Future, provides an imaginative glimpse into the future of Architecture and the built environment. Peralta is a part of the virtual exhibition Planetary Frontlines, organized by creative director Pragma, where he showcased his new short story “Border Astronaut.” His story employs AI as a technique and medium to delve into the future of the US/Mexico border region, presenting it in a surreal and dreamy perspective.
As part of a collaborative effort with Gibbs College, Peralta is also participating in the exhibition’s conversation series, Where & when is Latin America? This conversation will explore the future of Architecture and design in Latin America. According to the event organizers, “Latin America expands into the planet through knowledge, techniques and resources. In other words, the future of the planet is the future of Latin America. When we question where and when Latin America begins and ends, what are the implications for Architecture and design?”
Peralta will be joined by Antonia Burchard from Ecosia, Zenobio Almeda and Ygor Anario from Placet Experiri, Cesar Adrian Lopez and Pragma. The event will take place virtually on Friday, Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendance is free, and anyone is welcome to attend. RSVP for this event.
A project designed by Gibbs College of Architecture faculty member Austin Lightle has been selected for BuildFest 2026, a national art and architecture festival held at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in New York, on the historic grounds of the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival.
Two Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture alumni are helping shape recommendations that could influence affordable housing design and construction across Oklahoma.
The University of Oklahoma Libraries recently welcomed Carl Siegel as an Architecture Librarian and Archivist and Assistant Professor. In his role, Siegel supports students, faculty and staff across the Gibbs College of Architecture while also serving as archivist for the American School of Architecture Archives.
