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Under the theme “Back to Balance: Architecture for everyone’s better life”, the 2029 Congress will invite participants to engage in a profound exploration of equilibrium in the context of our rapidly evolving world, and examine how the built environment can be designed in harmony with technology and society.

The city of Mumbai will host the next UIA International Forum (UIA2027Mumbai) from 12 to 16 November 2027, under the theme “Urban Regeneration”

The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Union of Architects of Azerbaijan (UAA) have launched the Seventh Edition of the Baku International Architecture Award.

This initiative offers young architects an opportunity to contribute to one of the most prestigious cultural initiatives – the Biennale di Venezia. Through their participation, the next generation can demonstrate their vision for enhancing the experience of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Barcelona will become the first city to host the event twice. With the motto “One today, one tomorrow“, the UIA World Congress in Barcelona will look at the city’s relationship with its architecture to discuss a viable and sustainable future.

The International Union of Architects (UIA) is committed to supporting delivery of the 17 UN Sustainable Goals (SDGs), not least SDG11, ‘To make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable’.

Organised by the UIA in partnership with the United Nations Human Settlement Programme, UN-Habitat, the UIA 2030 Award has been established to recognise and promote the work of architects which contributes to delivery of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development together with the New Urban Agenda. Here First cycle: 2021- 2022  /  Second cycle: 2023-2024