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.
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28/07/2025
UIA Council Approves Second Forum Per Term to Strengthen Global Engagement
At its 174th meeting, the UIA Council approved the introduction of a second UIA Forum per term, marking a significant step towards increasing the organisation’s global presence and visibility between […]
28/07/2025
UIA Past President Gaetan Siew named Ambassador of Mauritius to 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.
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.
16/07/2025
UIA Architecture and Children Work Programme Launches 6th Cycle of the Golden Cubes Awards
The UIA Architecture and Children Work Programme has launched the sixth cycle of the Golden Cubes Awards, set for 2026.
16/07/2025
Call for Entries: Student Ideas Competition “Catalysts of Resilience” | UIA 2026 Barcelona
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.
07/07/2025
“Friendly and Inclusive Spaces” and “UIA/Region II Presidents’ Meeting”
The Technical Chamber of Greece – Central Macedonia Section (TCG/CMS – TEE/TKM), in collaboration with the Association of Architects with Diplomas from Tertiary Education Institutions – Panhellenic Architects’ Association (AADTE/PAA – SADAS/PEA)
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.
03/07/2025
REMINDER – CALL FOR PROPOSALS: UIA GUIDEBOOK FOR THE 2030 AGENDA
The International Union of Architects (UIA), through the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals Commission (SDGC), reminds architects worldwide that submissions remain open for the 2026 UIA Guidebook for the 2030 Agenda.