31/10/2025
UIA at Seoul, October 2025
The International Union of Architects (UIA) held its 176th Council Meeting in Seoul, South Korea, on 20 October 2025.
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31/10/2025
International Workshop — UIA World Congress of Architects Barcelona 2026
As part of the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 in Barcelona, the UIA International Workshop invites students and young architects to participate in a week-long immersive program led by 12 pioneering emerging practices.
30/10/2025
International Architecture Biennial 2026 — Costa Rica
The “Bienal Internacional de Arquitectura 2026”, titled “Arquitectura Esencial” (Essential Architecture), organized by the Colegio de Arquitectos de Costa Rica (CACR), will take place in Costa Rica as a space for reflection and action on architecture that embraces what is fundamental, human, and livable.
30/10/2025
Festa dell’Architetto 2025
On 31 October 2025, the National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists of Italy (CNAPPC) will host the Festa dell’Architetto 2025 at Ca’ Giustinian, headquarters of La Biennale di Venezia.
28/10/2025
UIA Live Webinar: Heritage and Cultural Identity with Indigenous Peoples UIA Work Programmes
This webinar addressed the importance of indigenous knowledge, vernacular architecture, and cultural identity in the context of contemporary urban challenges. International experts shared perspectives on sustainability, resilience, and the preservation of cultural memory through design.
28/10/2025
UIA 2030 Award: Deadline Extended
The UIA and UN-Habitat announce an extension of the submission deadline for the UIA 2030 Award: 3rd Cycle. Participants now have until 7 November 2025 to submit their entries.
24/10/2025
“Why Architects Should Be Involved In Built Environment Education” talk – Architecture & Children WP
This panel explores why architects should engage in Built Environment Education (BEE) through dynamic Pecha Kucha presentations. Speakers from different countries share their experiences working with children and young people, showing how early engagement fosters public understanding of architecture and empowers future citizens.
22/10/2025
Webinar: Is My City Inclusive?
Organised by the UIA Community Architecture and Human Rights Work Programme “Is My City Inclusive?”, is a global dialogue on how cities can ensure inclusion, equity, and accessibility for all.
22/10/2025
2026 Friendly and Inclusive Spaces Awards Launched
The UIA has launched the 5th edition of the Friendly and Inclusive Spaces Awards, organised by its Architecture for All Work Programme. These international awards celebrate projects and research that remove barriers, reduce segregation, and create accessible, user-friendly, and socially sustainable environments through high-quality architectural design.
17/10/2025
Live Webinar by Natural and Human Disasters Work Programme – Architecture in the Aftermath: Rebuilding Hope from Disasters
Architecture in the Aftermath: Rebuilding Hope from Disasters. In recent years, humanity has faced increasingly complex and urgent challenges.