The President’s Message to Member Sections

It is a great honour to reach out to the world’s architects following my election as President of the International Union of Architects during our General Assembly held on 6-9 July in Copenhagen, Denmark.

As I explained during my speech to the Assembly before my election, I have outlined three priorities:

  • For the UIA: Reboot the UIA and ensure its future; implement a more transparent and collegial governance and transpose the recommendations of the Task Force Group
  • For our profession: Follow and survey the evolution of the profession, redefine the role of the architect and recommend appropriate education
  • For sustainable development: Contribute with architectural expertise

It is a great honour to reach out to the world’s architects following my election as President of the International Union of Architects during our General Assembly held on 6-9 July in Copenhagen, Denmark.

As I explained during my speech to the Assembly before my election, I have outlined three priorities:

  • For the UIA: Reboot the UIA and ensure its future; implement a more transparent and collegial governance and transpose the recommendations of the Task Force Group
  • For our profession: Follow and survey the evolution of the profession, redefine the role of the architect and recommend appropriate education
  • For sustainable development: Contribute with architectural expertise

Regina Gonthier elected UIA President

The International Union of Architects (UIA) met in Copenhagen (Denmark) on 6-9 July 2023 for its General Assembly, during which Swiss architect Regina Gonthier was elected to head the Union for the 2023-2026 term. She succeeds José Luis Cortés, who will take the role of Immediate Past President.

The International Union of Architects (UIA) met in Copenhagen (Denmark) on 6-9 July 2023 for its General Assembly, during which Swiss architect Regina Gonthier was elected to head the Union for the 2023-2026 term. She succeeds José Luis Cortés, who will take the role of Immediate Past President.

UIA General Assembly elects new Council

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Barcelona named UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture for 2026

The city of Barcelona has been officially designated as World Capital of Architecture for 2026 by the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay. The designation was made on the recommendation of the Joint UNESCO-UIA Committee for the World Capital of Architecture that is presided by the eminent architect, Dominique Perrault.

The city of Barcelona has been officially designated as World Capital of Architecture for 2026 by the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay. The designation was made on the recommendation of the Joint UNESCO-UIA Committee for the World Capital of Architecture that is presided by the eminent architect, Dominique Perrault.

Daylight Talk by Per Olaf Fjeld

The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO) presents a talk by professor emeritus Per Olaf Fjeld “Rethinking Relationships / Changing Perspectives” as part of the Daylight Talks 2023 series. The talk […]

Competition Results: Stroke Rehabilitation Centres

The International Union of Architects (UIA) has announced the results of the Next Generation of Stroke Rehabilitation Centres international single stage student ideas competition, organised by its Public Health Work […]

World Architecture Day Webinar

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UIA launches international Architecture Database

ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE AROUND THE WORLD The UIA Architectural Practice Around the World (APAW) database is evolving to better respond to the needs of the Union’s Member Sections and architects around […]

Call for Submissions

Compendium of best practices in Community Architecture and Human Rights Experts in the field tell us that the global South will see a process of increased, stronger urbanisation as people […]