UIA President at the TMEDE 2nd International Conference

16/12/2025

On December 9–10, the Engineers and Public Works Contractors Fund (TMEDE) hosted its 2nd International Conference, “Redefining the Future Horizons: Designing Tomorrow’s Sustainable Strategies,” in Athens.

On December 9–10, the Engineers and Public Works Contractors Fund (TMEDE) hosted its 2nd International Conference, “Redefining the Future Horizons: Designing Tomorrow’s Sustainable Strategies,” in Athens.

The year 2025 marked the successful achievement of several key milestones for the UIA. Numerous important projects are currently under development and are expected to be finalised in time for […]

Accessibility and Inclusive Design in Public Space: A Fundamental Right

10/12/2025

The conference “Accessibility and Inclusion in Public Space: Contemporary Demands and Practices”, held on Saturday, 29 November 2025, at the Chamber of Lasithi in Agios Nikolaos, organised in collaboration with the Lasithi Architects Association, the Association of Greek Architects (SADAS–PEA), the CRISIS Research Laboratory of the University of Ioannina, and the School of Architecture of the Technical University of Crete.

The conference “Accessibility and Inclusion in Public Space: Contemporary Demands and Practices”, held on Saturday, 29 November 2025, at the Chamber of Lasithi in Agios Nikolaos, organised in collaboration with the Lasithi Architects Association, the Association of Greek Architects (SADAS–PEA), the CRISIS Research Laboratory of the University of Ioannina, and the School of Architecture of the Technical University of Crete.

Allen Kong is awarded the 2025 Victorian Enabling Architecture Prize

05/12/2025

At the state-level honours event of the Victorian chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA Victoria), Allen Kong was awarded the 2025 Victorian Enabling Architecture Prize.

At the state-level honours event of the Victorian chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA Victoria), Allen Kong was awarded the 2025 Victorian Enabling Architecture Prize.

The UIA Adopts the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

05/12/2025

The UIA has formally adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) as a guiding framework for its policies, programmes and professional activities. The decision was unanimously approved by the UIA 176th Council meeting in Seoul, South Korea, marking an important milestone in the organisation’s commitment to human rights, cultural diversity and inclusive architectural practice.

The UIA has formally adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) as a guiding framework for its policies, programmes and professional activities. The decision was unanimously approved by the UIA 176th Council meeting in Seoul, South Korea, marking an important milestone in the organisation’s commitment to human rights, cultural diversity and inclusive architectural practice.

Region 1 Meeting at the new UIA offices

30/11/2025

Last Friday, 28th November, the second in-person meeting of UIA Region 1 took place, this time in Paris, at the new offices of the International Union of Architects (UIA).

Last Friday, 28th November, the second in-person meeting of UIA Region 1 took place, this time in Paris, at the new offices of the International Union of Architects (UIA).

Opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, Cairo

28/11/2025

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Cairo has officially opened, marking the culmination of more than two decades of planning, international collaboration, and architectural ambition.

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Cairo has officially opened, marking the culmination of more than two decades of planning, international collaboration, and architectural ambition.

Daylight Talk by EFFEKT

26/11/2025

Sinus Lynge, Co-founder and Creative Director at EFFEKT, presents Daylight Talk #25, entitled ‘The Nature of Light – Designing with Daylight to Reconnect with Nature’.

Sinus Lynge, Co-founder and Creative Director at EFFEKT, presents Daylight Talk #25, entitled ‘The Nature of Light – Designing with Daylight to Reconnect with Nature’.

Daniel Fügenschuh Elected President of the Architects’ Council of Europe for 2026–2027

24/11/2025

Daniel Fügenschuh was elected President of the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) for the 2026–2027 term.

Daniel Fügenschuh was elected President of the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) for the 2026–2027 term.

UIA Architectural Education Commission – 4th International Live Webinar

19/11/2025

The UIA Architectural Education Commission is pleased to announce its 4th International Webinar, titled Connecting Architectural Research, Pedagogy, and Practice, to be held on 27 November 2025 at 14:00–16:00 (Paris/CET).

The UIA Architectural Education Commission is pleased to announce its 4th International Webinar, titled Connecting Architectural Research, Pedagogy, and Practice, to be held on 27 November 2025 at 14:00–16:00 (Paris/CET).