REGISTER NOW: GETTING THE MEASURE OF BAUKULTUR CONFERENCE
In January 2018 the European Ministers of Culture adopted the Davos Declaration calling for a high-quality Baukultur to improve the wellbeing of all. To understand how we can improve the […]
AIA Gold Medal
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has awarded the 2019 Gold Medal to Italian-born British architect Richard Rogers. The Gold Medal is the AIA’s highest annual honor, recognizing individuals whose […]
RIO DE JANEIRO WCA2020
Paris, 18 January—The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, announced the designation of the city of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) as the first UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture for 2020, in […]
THE UIA SUPPORTS OUR AMERICAN COLLEAGUES WHO STAND UP IN COURAGEOUS DEFENSE OF OUR GLOBAL PROFESSION
The UIA supports our American colleagues, who in these difficult times have stood up in courageous defense of our global profession. Where we stand Immigration and visa restrictions […]
UIA INTERNATIONAL FORUM BAKU – MASS TOURISM IN HISTORIC CITIES
Preparations are underway for the 1stedition of the UIA International Forum that will take place from 7 to 11 June 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The schedule of events has been […]
SIGN UP HERE! LOGO COMPETITION FOR THE UNESCO-UIA WORLD CAPITAL OF ARCHITECTURE
The UIA is launching a competition for the UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture logo. The World Capital of Architecture is a new triennial programme launched by UNESCO and the UIA, whereby […]
BAKU-UIA INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON TOURISM IN HISTORIC CITIES
With the advent of low-cost travel, the tourism industry is experiencing an unprecedented boom. As a result, mass tourism is increasingly characterised as invasive, even destructive, often resulting in demographic […]
A NEW PRESIDENT FOR COSTA RICA
The Association of Architects of Costa Rica has elected its new president, Rodrigo Martínez Suárez. A certified architect, he also has extensive experience in education, having previously worked as Professor, […]
2018 PRIX DE L’EQUERRE D’ARGENT
The prestigious Equerre d’argent has been awarded to French architectural firm Ritcher & associates, for their design of the Metz Psychiatric Centre for children and adults. The jury, chaired by […]