The Oporto Show is back at the Alfândega do Porto, between 6 and 8 June, to present the latest trends in design, architecture and art.

Since its inception in 2007, The Oporto Show defines itself as the most prestigious event for design and interior architecture in the Iberian Peninsula and more recently it has earned a reputation as the most exclusive and dominant design event in Portugal.

After the devastating effects of Katrina, Sandy and other natural disasters that ruined the lives of those who dwelled on the american coast, many efforts were developed to mitigate the damages.

Many institutions are trying their best to prevent future environmental catastrophes.
Its in this context that the Rebuild by Design competition started.

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation has formally called for entries to begin its open, international architectural competition for the design of a proposed Guggenheim museum in Helsinki.

The keenly anticipated two-stage competition is expected to draw submissions from all the world. Anonymous submissions for Stage One of the competition are due September 10, 2014. 

The year starts in June - The Portuguese Design Year, a government initiative that promotes and divulges portuguese designs around the world!

National production and culture stole the spotlight in the Government Budget of 2014 as soon as this initiative was introduced.
Quoting the document - "Design shall be our prime asset to be promoted internationally in 2014."

Meritalia and Lapo Elkann are launching an impressive exposition in the Espaço Mínimo store in Lisbon, the Casa Comigo store in Oporto and the Relicário store in Aveiro.

It's a tribute to the Fiat 500 model and it's design applied to couches, tables and other furniture, all across Portugal.