The fifth Rogelio Salmona Prize examines shared urban life in works completed in Latin America and the Caribbean during 2010–2020. Entries close 30 October 2026. ArchUp reviews the evidence required and the recognition offered; no new commission is promised. Official visual © Fundación Rogelio Salmona. #Architecture #PublicSpace
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The Wall Dries, the Salt Remains: Rethinking Masonry Repair After Water Damage
Salt damage is a problem of confined crystal growth, not merely a stained surface. What laboratory physics changes about testing and accepting masonry repairs.
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ABC Apartment: Making Room for Cooking and Company in 60 m²
A 60 m² apartment brings cooking and hosting together. ArchUp examines how a clear entrance, exposed ceiling and shared counter reorganize daily use.
https://archup.net/abc-apartment-small-space-cooking-hosting/
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The Building Never Sleeps: Why Bedrooms Need a Night Commissioning Test
A bedroom can satisfy a visual lighting schedule while remaining biologically bright. Research on evening-light sensitivity suggests a different handover test.
https://archup.net/bedroom-night-light-commissioning-circadian/
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DC Design Week continues through 10 October 2026 in Washington, DC. Talks, workshops, archives and exhibitions explore Research & Development as part of design practice. ArchUp reviews the citywide format; check each session’s booking requirements.
https://archup.net/event/dc-design-week-2026/
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Comillas Seafront brings sand, planting and permeable surfaces into the promenade. The key question is ongoing care: accepting a shifting beach edge while keeping everyday routes accessible.
Photo: © Imagen Subliminal.
https://archup.net/comillas-seafront-sand-public-space/
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“Proud to Be an Architect” considers professional pride alongside a harder question: does coordinating a building’s complexity mean controlling its brief? ArchUp’s essay and critical reading examine responsibility, procurement and authority.
https://archup.net/proud-to-be-an-architect/
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DogTrot Magnetawan uses two volumes and a covered breezeway to organise seasonal life beside an Ontario lake. Prefabricated panels sit on a site-specific foundation; winter occupation can contract, but closed rooms still need moisture and temperature care.
Photo: Scott Norsworthy.
https://archup.net/dogtrot-magnetawan-seasonal-prefab-house/
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What survives the move from a fatigue-test specimen to a working facade connection? ArchUp proposes matched tests of treated and untreated shading connections, including holes, tolerances and repeated motion. This is a research proposal, not a tested facade or a lifespan guarantee.
https://archup.net/nacre-fatigue-moving-facade-connections/
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