Besonias Almeida arquitectos

Besonias Almeida arquitectos is an studio integrated by Argentinian architects María Victoria Besonias and Guillermo de Almeida. They both are engaged in the profession independently since 1975. María Victoria Besonías was born on October 18th, 1947 in Madrid, Spain. She earned a degree in Architecture and Urbanism from University of Buenos Aires in 1975, is a lecturer at FADU, the University of Buenos Aires and a member of the jury’s panel of FADEA (Federación Argentina de Entidades de Arquitectura). She serves as an advisor on urban issues and as a judge for architecture competitions. In 2012 has been honored by the Senators Chamber of the Province of Buenos Aires with the Trajectory and Merit Award. Lectures: 2017 – CROSSINGS, Architecture and City Meetings – organized by Propuesta Decente and Un día/Una arquitecta, Estudio Aisenson, Buenos Aires City, Argentina. 2016 – Arquitectura Siete (A7) Meetings – “Architecture from a Gender Perspective”, organized by Arquitectura Siete (A7) at the FAU / UNLP, La Plata, Argentina. 2016 – Association of Architects of Junín, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. 2016 – Annual International Congress of Architecture “Perspective – Consolidating Goals” organized by the Union of Students in Architecture, UEPA, jointly with the School of Architecture of the Autonomous University of Sinaloa, Culiacan, Mexico. 2015 – XXIV International Symposium “Crosscurrent- Architecture and Gender: Challenges in Today’s Society” Faculty of Architecture, University Autonomous University of Nuevo León. 2015- Lecture “To build protecting the unity of the territory”, III International Symposium Villa Gesell “Urbanismo de las Orillas” CAPBA Villa Gesell, IX District, Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2015- Lectures cycle, Azul’s Architects Association, CAPBA VIII District, Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2014 – Series of Architecture Lectures: Works and Processes, organized by CAPBA District 6, Buenos Aires, Argentina 2014 – Lectures Cycle: Thinking and Making at FAUD Auditorium (University Campus), National University of Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina. 2014 – Program of Free Chairs (as assistant professor), Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Design, National University of Rosario, Argentina. 2013 – Argentinean Architecture Week in Manizales – Colombia National University. 2012 – XVIII Jury: 2017 – CAPBA Award 2017 – Built Architecture. Category: Multifamily Housing, organized by CAPBA Superior Council within the framework of the VIII International Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism (BIAU17). 2017 – FADU BIENNIAL Professional Prize Contest 2017, organized within the framework of the 2017 FADU Biennial. 2016 – Provincial Ideas Competition. Re-qualification and New Urban Image of H. Yrigoyen Avenue and surroundings/access door of the Municipality of Avellaneda, organized by CAP 2014 – UFLO Award Best Latinamerican Housing / Sponsored by SUMMA+ 2014 – CIMA Competition ( Puerto Madryn’s Industrial Chamber Building) – College of Architects of the Province of Chubut, Jury designated by the participants. 2014 – ARQUIFADUCompetition – Technological Center Design, Ciudad Evita, La Matanza. 2014 – Headquarters Association of Magistrates and Officers of the Trenque Lauquen Judicial Department Preliminary Competition. 2014 – Ideas Science Park National Competition. 2012 – Preliminary Competition for the construction of the new building of the Campana’s Public Library. 2011 – Berazategui Civic Square Draft. 2008 – Pedestrian Priority National Ideas Competition. 2007 – Architecture National Award SCA Clarín for Best Student Projects. 2006 – New Headquarters of the School of Psychology, UBA (Pavilion No. 5, University Campus) Winner Project. Guillermo de Almeida was born on November 12th, 1945 in Buenos Aires. He earned a degree in Architecture and Urbanism from the University of Buenos Aires in 1975. He taught architecture at the University of Buenos Aires and the University of Morón. He is a member of the College of Buenos Aires High Council of Architecture and their jury’s panel. Guillermo was a guest lecturer at Brasilia’s 2006 biennial. He participated in the 2007 CPAU young lecturers' series, the 2008 Architects’ College of Carlos Paz Conference and the 2008 Commune of Cabalango Conference. He was also a guest at the 2008 Devolution Conference, organized by The Architects' College of Mendoza. Awards obtained as BAKarquitectos holders XVIII Bienal Panamericana de Quito 2012. Selección de Casa Besonías Almeida Primer Premio a la Vivienda Individual SCA 2012. Sociedad Central de Arquitectos. Casa Franz Segundo Premio Bienal de Arquitectura Urbanismo, Investigación y Teoría 2011. Colegio de Arquitectos de la Provincia de Buenos Aires. Casa JD Premios ARQ a la Arquitectura Argentina 2011, Mención en la categoría Escala Menor. Casa Cher Primer Premio Bienal de Arquitectura, Urbanismo, Investigación y Teoría 2009. Colegio de Arquitectos de la Provincia de Buenos Aires.