Winners of the Architecture in the Aftermath of Disasters Competition

29/04/2026

The UIA has announced the winners of the international single-stage ideas competition “Architecture in the Aftermath of Disasters – Towards Sustainable and Community-Based Reconstruction in Post-Earthquake Morocco.”

The UIA has announced the winners of the international single-stage ideas competition “Architecture in the Aftermath of Disasters – Towards Sustainable and Community-Based Reconstruction in Post-Earthquake Morocco.”

Eduardo Souto de Moura awarded the 2026 UIA Gold Medal

28/04/2026

The UIA has awarded the 2026 UIA Gold Medal to Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, recognising an outstanding body of work defined by intelligence, restraint, and a profound sense of responsibility toward society.

The UIA has awarded the 2026 UIA Gold Medal to Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, recognising an outstanding body of work defined by intelligence, restraint, and a profound sense of responsibility toward society.

UIA announces 2026 Gold Medal and Triennial Prize laureates

28/04/2026

The UIA announces the laureates of the 2026 UIA Gold Medal and Triennial Prizes. The awards will be conferred at an official ceremony, by invitation only, at the Sagrada Família in Barcelona during the 2026 UIA World Congress of Architects.

The UIA announces the laureates of the 2026 UIA Gold Medal and Triennial Prizes. The awards will be conferred at an official ceremony, by invitation only, at the Sagrada Família in Barcelona during the 2026 UIA World Congress of Architects.

UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona Unveils Full Programme

27/04/2026

A programme for a more collaborative, diverse and committed architecture

“Becoming. Architectures for a Planet in Transition”

A programme for a more collaborative, diverse and committed architecture

“Becoming. Architectures for a Planet in Transition”

Considering the Needs of Persons with Disabilities as They Relate to Natural and Human Disaster Initiatives

24/04/2026

The needs of persons with disabilities are too often forgotten in our quest to counter the negative effects of climate change.

The needs of persons with disabilities are too often forgotten in our quest to counter the negative effects of climate change.

ACE–UIA Joint Statement on Architectural Design Competitions : A Key Policy Tool Combining Qualitative and Economic Advantages

23/04/2026

On the occasion of the ACE x ARCH-E Conference on Architectural Design Competitions held in Brussels, the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) and the International Union of Architects (UIA) issued a joint statement reaffirming the critical role of architectural design competitions (ADCs) in shaping a high-quality built environment.

On the occasion of the ACE x ARCH-E Conference on Architectural Design Competitions held in Brussels, the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) and the International Union of Architects (UIA) issued a joint statement reaffirming the critical role of architectural design competitions (ADCs) in shaping a high-quality built environment.

World Book Day 2026

22/04/2026

To mark World Book Day 2026, the UIA presents a selection of recently published books from across its regions.

To mark World Book Day 2026, the UIA presents a selection of recently published books from across its regions.

International Day for Monuments and Sites 2026

18/04/2026

Each year on 18 April, the global heritage community marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS), an initiative of ICOMOS that invites professionals, institutions, and communities to reflect on our shared responsibility to protect and preserve cultural heritage.

Each year on 18 April, the global heritage community marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS), an initiative of ICOMOS that invites professionals, institutions, and communities to reflect on our shared responsibility to protect and preserve cultural heritage.

2026 UIA Award for Innovation in Architectural Education – Laureates Announced

17/04/2026

The International Union of Architects (UIA) announces the results of the third edition of the UIA Award for Innovation in Architectural Education, organised by the UIA Architectural Education Commission.

The International Union of Architects (UIA) announces the results of the third edition of the UIA Award for Innovation in Architectural Education, organised by the UIA Architectural Education Commission.

Global Award for Sustainable Architecture™ Announces the 2026 Laureates in Istanbul

16/04/2026

The Global Award for Sustainable Architecture™ has announced the laureates of its 19th edition, held under the theme “Architecture Is Transformation.”

The Global Award for Sustainable Architecture™ has announced the laureates of its 19th edition, held under the theme “Architecture Is Transformation.”