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29/07/2025

UIA 2030 AWARD – THIRD CYCLE

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.

28/07/2025

In Memoriam: Nuno Portas (1934–2025)

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.

 

25/07/2025

DESIGN FOR STRENGTH

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. 

03/07/2025

Launch of the São Luís Charter for COP30

The Brazilian Institute of Architects (IAB), in collaboration with the IAB Maranhão Department (IAB-MA), the International Union of Architects (UIA) represented by its Secretary General, Rui Leão, the Pan American Federation of Architects Associations (FPAA), and the International Council of Portuguese-Speaking Architects (CIALP), has launched the São Luís Charter.

03/07/2025

7th Baku International Architecture Award – Call 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.