CICA 2026 – International Conference on Architectural Criticism will bring together researchers and critics at Casa da Arquitectura – Portuguese Centre for Architecture to discuss the theme “Architectural Criticism: Resistance and Commitment”, in a hybrid format scheduled for 10–11 and 17–18 October 2026. The initiative, promoted by the CICA International Committee of Architectural Critics, has already opened the call for abstracts, inviting the presentation of case studies visited by the authors that reflect the role of criticism as a space of resistance in the contemporary context.

On 20 March, Casa da Arquitectura in Matosinhos will host ‘Meet the Spec’, an event designed to foster dialogue between architecture and industry, bringing together professionals from different fields in a space for sharing, reflection and collaboration between those who design and those who develop construction solutions.

On 19 March at 6.00 pm, the Marques da Silva Foundation will open two new exhibitions: “WHAT IF?... Constellations of Ways of Experiencing Urban Space”, on display at the José Marques da Silva House-Studio, and “FRONTISPIECE | PRECIPICE”, presented at the Lopes Martins Mansion.

On 4 March, Casa da Arquitectura will host the conference ‘A Minha Casa’ (My Home), as part of the celebrations for the 36th anniversary of PÚBLICO. The meeting will bring together experts, policy makers and citizens to discuss the challenges of housing in Portugal at a time when access to housing is one of the central issues in contemporary society.