UIA Union Internationale des Architectes

📢 #UIA2026BCN Call for Participants is now open! Apply by 16 May 2025 to be part of the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona. The theme “Becoming. Architectures for a planet in transition” will shape the Congress programme as a platform to explore innovative perspectives, interdisciplinary approaches and transformative ideas that address contemporary challenges. Professionals from architecture, landscape architecture, urbanism, design, engineering, research, photography, film and art are invited to participate with projects, essays or multimedia pieces. UIA2026BCN aims to bring together knowledge across research, practice and education to generate new perspectives and strengthening connections between disciplines. Calendar: 🟡 31 March 2025 – Launch of the Call for Participants 🟡 23 May 2025 – Submission deadline 🟡 30 September 2025 – Announcement of selected proposals 🟡 28 June - 2 July 2026 – UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona *Applying is completely free of charge. Discover more 🔗 uia2026bcn.org → The UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 will take place in Barcelona from 28 June to 2 July 2026. This global event will bring together renowned architects, researchers and influential figures from multiple fields, inviting architecture and design professionals to engage in a dynamic dialogue and a collective exploration of future perspectives. 📹 https://lnkd.in/diV4EG-e #UIA2026BCN #Becoming #Barcelona2026 #OpenCall

Finishing our International Women’s Day celebration, today the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) proudly highlights Wendy Y. Tsai, architect at The Oval Partnership Ltd., for her award-winning contributions to residential design 🇭🇰 🏆 HKIA Medal of the Year in Hong Kong – Residential Building (42 Tung St) 🏆 HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Awards – Residential (42 Tung St) 42 Tung Street is a 23-storey boutique residential tower in Soho, Sheung Wan, inspired by Hong Kong’s traditional Tong Lau architecture. Wendy Y. Tsai led the interior design, ensuring a cohesive architectural journey from façade to interior, balancing heritage elements with modern elegance. From a muted sandstone and silver-grey travertine palette to 3.7m-tall panoramic clubhouse windows, every detail enhances the building’s boutique character. With a focus on spatial efficiency and luxury, the design cleverly integrates pocket doors to create a dynamic arrival experience, maximizing function and privacy within a compact footprint. 🔗Learn more on the UIA website: https://lnkd.in/dbsehR8Y #WomenInArchitecture #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #architecture #equity

Continuing UIA’s International Women’s Day celebration, the Chamber of Architects of Romania highlights the achievements of Romanian women architects, recognized for their contributions to inclusive design, sustainability, urban regeneration, and community engagement 🇷🇴 🏛 Inclusive Design & Public Space Innovation PhD Arch. Iris Popescu – Author of Romania’s first inclusive design guide and co-author of the Mahmudia Waterfront project, a model for inclusive urban planning on the Danube (Image 1-4) Award-Winning Projects Ana-Maria Goilav & Petre Guran – Grand Prize for Vernacular Architecture, Philippe Rotthier European Architecture Award 2024, for Școala de la Bunești (Image 5) Ana-Cătălina Neacșu – Recognized at the Bucharest Architecture Annual 2024 for the adaptive reuse of the Bourul Factory into a student hub (Image 6) Andreea Irimia & Bogdan Ioniță – Housing Architecture Award for Genesis, a prefabricated modular housing system (Image 7) Iarina Tavă – Nominated for Architecture & Experiment Award for Voice Your Place 2.0, a community audio guide project (Image 8) Eliza Yokina & team – Built Architecture Award for Casa cu cărămidă, integrating reclaimed materials in urban housing (Image 9) Oana Stănescu – Curator of Beta Timișoara Architecture Biennale, known for urban revitalization projects and large-scale installations (Image 10) Learn more about them on the UIA website: https://lnkd.in/dbsehR8Y #WomenInArchitecture #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #architecture #equity

Continuing our International Women’s Day celebration, today we highlight the Higher Council of Professional Associations of Architects of Spain (CSCAE). As the national body representing all professional architectural associations in the country, the CSCAE plays a key role in promoting architectural excellence, ethics, and innovation both nationally and internationally 🇪🇸 On this special occasion, the CSCAE shines a spotlight on talented women architects from professional associations of architecture of Asturias (Image 2), Cádiz (Image 4), Cantabria, Castilla-La Mancha (Image 5), Cataluña, Galicia (Image 3), Castilla y León (Image 1) and País Vasco-Navarra (Image 6). Their work—recognized through prestigious national and international awards—exemplifies excellence in sustainable design, urban planning, heritage conservation, and social architecture 🏛️ 🔗Learn more about them on the UIA website: https://lnkd.in/dbsehR8Y #WomenInArchitecture #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #architecture #equity

Continuing our International Women’s Day celebration, The Chamber of Architects of Turkey (CAT) proudly recognizes Sevinç Hadi, recipient of the Mimar Sinan Grand Award, for her lifelong contributions to architecture 🇹🇷 🏆 Mimar Sinan Grand Award 2022-2024 This prestigious honor acknowledges architects for their outstanding body of work, influence on modern Turkish architecture, and commitment to architectural education and public engagement. 🏛 A Role Model in Architecture Since the 1960s, Sevinç Hadi has shaped urban and interior design, mentoring future generations and contributing to architectural education. Known for her principled vision, meticulous approach, and dedication to architectural values, she continues to inspire architects worldwide. Her legacy stands as a testament to design excellence, professional integrity, and the lasting impact of architecture on society. 🔗 Learn more on the UIA website: https://lnkd.in/dbsehR8Y #WomenInArchitecture #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #architecture #equity

Continuing our celebration of International Women’s Day throughout the month of March, the Malaysian Institute of Architects (Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia, PAM) proudly recognizes Datin Seri Ar. Dr. Norwina binti Mohd Nawawi, recipient of the PAM Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Award 2024 🇲🇾 🏆 PAM DEI Award 2024 Awarded for her exceptional leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across architecture practice, education, and governance, with a focus on well-being in the built environment industry. 🌏 A Visionary in Inclusive Architecture Datin Seri Ar. Dr. Norwina’s impact extends beyond Malaysia, influencing architectural policies and practices within ARCASIA and the UIA. She has been a driving force behind: ✔️ Social equity in urban planning ✔️ Championing inclusive design ✔️ Advocating for marginalized communities ✔️ Fostering well-being and mental health in the built environment As a trailblazer in Malaysian architecture, her transformative leadership encourages industry stakeholders to embrace inclusivity as a cornerstone of sustainable development. 🔗Read more on the UIA website: https://lnkd.in/dbsehR8Y #WomenInArchitecture #IWD2025 #happyinternationalwomensday #equity

For International Women’s Day, the UIA Kenyan Member Section highlights the achievements of Architect Emma Miloyo, a pioneer in architecture and leadership. As the first female president of the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK), she has been instrumental in shaping the industry through advocacy, mentorship, and gender inclusivity 🇰🇪 🏆 Awards & Recognitions Top 50 Influential African Women Architects (2024) Featured in RIBA’s 100 Women in Practice Eisenhower Fellow (2015) Business Daily’s Top 40 Under 40 Women in Kenya (2011 & 2018) 📚 Advancing Knowledge & Leadership Co-author of Building in Kenya – A Real Estate Developer’s Toolkit Led key initiatives at AAK, including: The Status of the Built Environment (bi-annual publication) The Kenya We Want (vision-driven report) Je, Una Mjengo? (public awareness clinics) Co-founder of Women in Real Estate (WIRE), supporting women’s careers in the built environment 🏗 Project Spotlight: Jesuits Development An environmentally sensitive and contemporary architectural project, reflecting Jesuit values while creating a comfortable, interactive, and sustainable space for its users. 🔗Read more on the UIA website: https://lnkd.in/dbsehR8Y #WomenInArchitecture #IWD2025 #internationalwomensday #architecture #archilovers

Continuing International Women’s Day, today the Society of Architects of Uruguay proudly highlights Mariana Cecilio Magariños for her outstanding contributions to urban design and heritage preservation 🇺🇾 🏆 Second Prize – National Project Competition & Tender 📍 Remodeling of the Historic Site in Commemoration of the Bicentennial of National Independence This project reimagines Plaza Asamblea, blending modern urban elements with historical preservation to create a dynamic and inclusive public space: Metal Roof Structure – Aligns with existing building heights to enhance urban continuity. Flexible & Open Public Space – Inspired by Luxembourg Park (Paris) and NYC plazas, with movable furniture to allow user-centered adaptability. Sustainable Urban Garden – A hybrid ecosystem promoting biodiversity and redefining the relationship between nature and public space. This innovative project honors Uruguay’s history while embracing contemporary public space design, reinforcing the importance of heritage conservation and urban adaptability. 🔗Learn more about them on the UIA website: https://lnkd.in/dbsehR8Y #WomenInArchitecture #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #architecture #equity

Continuing International Women’s Day, today the Order of Architects of Tunisia highlights the outstanding achievements of women architects who are shaping the built environment, education, and media through innovation, creativity, and impact-driven projects 🇹🇳 🏛 Salma Ben Mansour – Knowledge & Excellence Awards 📍 Transforming a House into an Architectural Firm A top graduate in architecture, Salma Ben Mansour established her own practice in 2024, transforming an existing house into a modern, functional workspace that merges heritage preservation with contemporary design (Image 1-2) 📺 Asma Jerbi – Best Promotional Tourist Film & Antonio Conté Award 📍 Architect & Media Personality The first Arab woman to win two prestigious international awards in tourism journalism, recognizing her efforts in promoting tourism through media and architecture (Image 3) 🏫 Malika Ghrib & Sana Mimouni – Recognized Architectural Achievement 📍 Educational Facility in Tunisia Their latest school project integrates urban and environmental elements, creating a welcoming, secure, and dynamic learning environment where color psychology and nature enhance student well-being (Image 4-5) 🎭 Salma Ben Tanfous & Afef Mejri – 1st Prize, UIA National Competition 📍 ARCHIPLAY – Children’s Architecture Workshop This pioneering educational initiative introduces children to architecture and urban spaces through interactive storytelling, hands-on activities, and creative exploration, fostering the next generation of engaged city-makers (Image 6-7) 🔗Learn more about them on the UIA website: https://lnkd.in/dbsehR8Y #WomenInArchitecture #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #architecture #equity

For International Women’s Day, the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) proudly recognizes four distinguished architects, whose leadership, advocacy, and contributions have shaped the profession, inspired future generations, and championed women in architecture both in the Philippines and internationally 🇵🇭 🏛 Architectural Leadership & Advocacy Ar. Yolanda David-Reyes – Co-Director of the UIA Natural and Human Disasters Work Programme, former UAP National President, and advocate for disaster resilience and sustainability. Ar. Ana S. Mangalino-Ling – Former UAP National President, recognized for her work in urban planning, sustainability, and professional development. Ar. Ma. Benita Ochoa-Regala – Two-term UAP National President, dedicated to architectural policy and the advancement of women in architecture. Ar. Corazon Fabia-Tandoc – Founding leader of UAP, serving in the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture, ensuring professional integrity and architectural standards in the Philippines. Learn more about them on the UIA website: https://lnkd.in/dbsehR8Y #WomenInArchitecture #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #architecture #equity