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Ruth Verde Zein †
Born in São Paulo, Brazil (1955), Ruth Verde Zein was one of the brightest architectural historians and critics of her generation. She...
Call for Submissions
The International Committee of Architectural Critics CICA invites all its members to submit nominations for the inaugural 2026 CICA Architecture Awards by 1st...
Call for Submissions
The International Committee of Architectural Critics CICA invites publishers, editors, curators and authors to submit their publications and/or websites for consideration...
This book addresses that issue by tracing the transformations of French architectural criticism from the 1950s to the 1970s. It examines a field marked by multiple tensions, analyzing...
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CICA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ON ARCHITECTURAL CRITICISM 2025TERRITORIALITY AND TEMPORALITY IN ARCHITECTURE
Online Conference.Comité International des Critiques...
Below are two critical reviews wrote by CICA member Savine von Fischer on Venice’s architecture Biennale. The essays were published on media outlets Swissinfo and Swiss-Architects.
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We are pleased to provide free access to the recordings from the International Conference on Architecture Between Autonomy and Engagement on CICA’s Youtube channel.
Joseph Rykwert †
Born in Warsaw, in 1926, Joseph Rykwert was one of the leading architectural historians and critics of his generation. He travelled to the United Kingdom on the eve...