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Founded in 1948, the International Union of Architects / Union Internationale des Architectes (UIA) is a federation of national professional organisations working to unify architects, influence public policies and advance architecture in service to the needs of society.

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The first half of 2025 has seen the successful accomplishment of several key steps for the UIA.

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Location: Tulcea, Romania | Launched: May 2025 Romanian Order of Architects (OAR) & Municipality of Tulcea The Romanian Order of Architects (OAR), with the support of its Dobrogea Territorial Branch, […]

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Serpentine Pavilion 2025 image taken from the Serpetine Gallery website. The Serpentine Pavilion is an annual architectural commission hosted by the Serpentine Galleries in London’s Kensington Gardens. Each summer […]

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UIA Member Sections are invited to submit nominations for the UIA Gold Medal and the six UIA Prizes. The winners will be announced during the UIA World Congress of Architects in Barcelona, Spain, in 2026.

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By Arch. Daniel Daners Member of the Sports and Leisure Work Programme Sport, as a cultural and social phenomenon, plays a fundamental role in shaping cities and strengthening collective identity. […]

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By Prof. Geraint John Member of the Sports and Leisure Work Programme The Pompidou Centre decorated for the 2024 Paris Olympics photo, by Tom Jones Today sporting and […]

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With the growing recognition of human rights in urban development, architects and urban planners are increasingly tasked with designing spaces that prioritise inclusivity, accessibility, and cultural sensitivity.

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In the last 80 years of urban and territorial development, humanity has prioritised personal egos and car-centric models, often driven by the desire to satisfy wants that surpass genuine needs. This self-serving focus has led to a disregard for the evaluation of actions and their impact on the environment, energy, and planetary resources

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Diébédo Francis Kéré is an award-winning architect from Burkina Faso and will be a keynote speaker at next year’s UIA World Congress of Architects (18-22 July 2021, Rio de Janeiro, […]

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Wu Liangyong is a Chinese architect and urban planner and past Vice-President of the International Union of Architects (UIA) and of the Architectural Society of China. Among many other achievements, […]

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Views and experiences of Louise Cox, UIA Past President 2008 – 2011 Understanding your culture is most important. I was exposed to artworks and culture from the age of about […]

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Sara Topelson is a Mexican architect and urban planner. She served as UIA Council Member for Region III between 1990 and 1993 and presided as President of the International Union […]

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Members section

The professional structure protecting the interests of the majority of architects in a country or territory can become a Member Section of the UIA. Through these Member Sections, the UIA is represented in the following countries and territories, geographically grouped into 5 regions: