What defines architectural quality? Is it based on physical facts? Do the architect’s intentions and ideas provide the keys to the building’s evaluation? Is it a matter of cultural context? Does it lie in the eye of the beholder? Or is it a combination of all of these?

On the Duty and Power of Architectural Criticism: 9, 10, 16 & 17 October 2021 Online

Join us for the presentation of the 6th edition of the awards, established in 2005 by Dennis Sharp.

CICA presents the winners of the 2020 Book, Exhibition Catalogue, Journalism and Digital Communication Awards.

The lecture will attempt to trace the subtle ideological shifts and the changes in nomenclature that have accompanied our currently unsustainable degradation of the megalopolitan environment.

Join us to celebrate Michael Sorkin’s enduring contributions as a brilliant urbanist, fierce critic, and beloved mentor.

ON THE DUTY AND POWER OF ARCHITECTURAL CRITICISM
Online Conference on 9–10 and 16–17 October 2021

The International Committee of Architectural Critics (CICA) presents its shortlist of titles for the 2020 Awards in the following four categories.

Sorkin promoted social justice in his prodigious output of essays, lectures and designs.