The International Union of Architects (UIA) is deeply saddened by the passing of Rod Hackney, UIA President from 1987 to 1990 and former President of the Royal Institute of British […]
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Secretariat Closure Notice
14/08/2025
The UIA Secretariat located at 20 Avenue de l’Opéra, 75001 Paris, will be closed from 15 to 22 August 2025 (inclusive). We will resume normal operations on Monday, 25 August […]
THE DAYLIGHT AWARD – 2026 EDITION
08/08/2025
The Daylight Award, the biennial prize honouring outstanding contributions to daylight research and daylight in architecture, is now open for nominations for its 2026 edition. Every second year, The Daylight […]
UIA 2030 AWARD – THIRD CYCLE
29/07/2025
The International Union of Architects, in collaboration with UN-Habitat, has announced the launch of the third cycle of the UIA 2030 Award. This biennial award promotes the work of architects contributing to the delivery of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development together with the New Urban Agenda.
The International Union of Architects, in collaboration with UN-Habitat, has announced the launch of the third cycle of the UIA 2030 Award. This biennial award promotes the work of architects contributing to the delivery of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development together with the New Urban Agenda.
In Memoriam: Nuno Portas (1934–2025)
28/07/2025
The International Union of Architects mourns the passing of Portuguese architect, urbanist, and thinker Nuno Portas, who died in July 2025 at the age of 90.
The International Union of Architects mourns the passing of Portuguese architect, urbanist, and thinker Nuno Portas, who died in July 2025 at the age of 90.
DESIGN FOR STRENGTH
25/07/2025
The theme of the 2025 World Habitat Day will be linked to urban crisis response. Within this context, the UIA Council has chosen the theme ” Design for Strength” for this year’s World Architecture Day that will be celebrated on Monday 6 October 2025.
The theme of the 2025 World Habitat Day will be linked to urban crisis response. Within this context, the UIA Council has chosen the theme ” Design for Strength” for this year’s World Architecture Day that will be celebrated on Monday 6 October 2025.
UIA Past President Gaetan Siew named Ambassador of Mauritius to China
28/07/2025
The UIA extends its warmest congratulations to Mr Gaetan Siew, former President of the UIA, on his appointment as Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius to the People’s Republic of China.
The UIA extends its warmest congratulations to Mr Gaetan Siew, former President of the UIA, on his appointment as Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius to the People’s Republic of China.
UIA Architecture and Children Work Programme Launches 6th Cycle of the Golden Cubes Awards
16/07/2025
The UIA Architecture and Children Work Programme has launched the sixth cycle of the Golden Cubes Awards, set for 2026.
The UIA Architecture and Children Work Programme has launched the sixth cycle of the Golden Cubes Awards, set for 2026.
Call for Entries: Student Ideas Competition “Catalysts of Resilience” | UIA 2026 Barcelona
16/07/2025
Architecture students worldwide are invited to participate in the international ideas competition “Catalysts of Resilience,” held in the lead‑up to the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026, which will take place in Barcelona from 28 June to 2 July 2026.
Architecture students worldwide are invited to participate in the international ideas competition “Catalysts of Resilience,” held in the lead‑up to the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026, which will take place in Barcelona from 28 June to 2 July 2026.
7th Baku International Architecture Award – Call for Submissions
03/07/2025
The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Union of Architects of Azerbaijan (UAA), in collaboration with the International Union of Architects (UIA), remind that the 7th edition of the Baku International Architecture Award is open for submissions.
The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Union of Architects of Azerbaijan (UAA), in collaboration with the International Union of Architects (UIA), remind that the 7th edition of the Baku International Architecture Award is open for submissions.