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Yesterday, in #Barcelona, we celebrated the official launch of the The UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona, a public presentation to share the great work of selection and research in progress that will define next year’s eagerly awaited #UIA2026BCN. The launch event brought together representatives from all the organising institutions: Laia Bonet, First Deputy Mayor. Area of Ecology, Urbanism, Infrastructure, Mobility, Public Space and Housing; Marta Vall-llossera, President of the Higher Council of Professional Associations of Architects of Spain and the Congress; Iñaki Carnicero, Secretary-General of Urban Agenda, Housing and Architecture; Teresa Táboas, Vice-President of the International Union of Architects and the Congress; Guim Costa Calsamiglia, Dean of the Architect’s Association of Catalonia and Director of the Congress; and Sílvia Paneque, Councillor for Territory, Housing and Ecological Transition of the Generalitat de Catalunya. During the event, the official venues of the Congress were unveiled. The curatorial team —Pau Bajet, Mariona Benedito, Maria Giramé, Tomeu Ramis, Pau Sarquella, and Carmen Torres— announced the first confirmations of the #ResearchbyDesign programme, explained full details about the #CallforParticipants and shared its confirmed jury, aimed at promoting the international call. From May onward, tickets will be available at uia2026bcn.org Thank you for joining us — the journey towards #UIA2026BCN begins! ✨ — → The UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona is organised by the International Union of Architects through the Higher Council of Spanish Colleges of Architects Guilds and the Architects’ Association of Catalonia. UIA2026BCN receives institutional support and is funded by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda, the Government of Catalonia, and the Barcelona City Council. #UIA2026BCN #Becoming #Barcelona2026

Yesterday, in #Barcelona, we celebrated the official launch of the The UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona, a public presentation to share the great work of selection and research in progress that will define next year’s eagerly awaited #UIA2026BCN. The launch event brought together representatives from all the organising institutions: Laia Bonet, First Deputy Mayor. Area of Ecology, Urbanism, Infrastructure, Mobility, Public Space and Housing; Marta Vall-llossera, President of the Higher Council of Professional Associations of Architects of Spain and the Congress; Iñaki Carnicero, Secretary-General of Urban Agenda, Housing and Architecture; Teresa Táboas, Vice-President of the International Union of Architects and the Congress; Guim Costa Calsamiglia, Dean of the Architect’s Association of Catalonia and Director of the Congress; and Sílvia Paneque, Councillor for Territory, Housing and Ecological Transition of the Generalitat de Catalunya. During the event, the official venues of the Congress were unveiled. The curatorial team —Pau Bajet, Mariona Benedito, Maria Giramé, Tomeu Ramis, Pau Sarquella, and Carmen Torres— announced the first confirmations of the #ResearchbyDesign programme, explained full details about the #CallforParticipants and shared its confirmed jury, aimed at promoting the international call. From May onward, tickets will be available at uia2026bcn.org Thank you for joining us — the journey towards #UIA2026BCN begins! ✨ — → The UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona is organised by the International Union of Architects through the Higher Council of Spanish Colleges of Architects Guilds and the Architects’ Association of Catalonia. UIA2026BCN receives institutional support and is funded by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda, the Government of Catalonia, and the Barcelona City Council. #UIA2026BCN #Becoming #Barcelona2026

The UIA was honoured to be represented at IIA NATCON 2025 in Bhopal, India, by Immediate Past President José Luis Cortés, who delivered a message of congratulations to the Indian Institute of Architects 🇮🇳 As former President of the Federation of Colleges of Architects of the Mexican Republic (FCARM, 2017–2018), José Luis Cortés joined this vibrant celebration of architecture, culture, and innovation, held across Bhopal and Indore under the theme TRANSOM – Megaverse of knowledge and elation. #UIA #IIANATCON2025 #TransomInArchitecture #architect #architecture

#SAVETHEDATE Join us for the official Launch Event of 🟡 #UIA2026BCN on 14 April 2025 at the headquarters of Col·legi d'Arquitectes de Catalunya - COAC. With the presence of representatives from the organisers, institutions, and the curatorial team, this key event will reveal the venues, the first confirmed speakers, and all details about the #CallForParticipants, launched on 31 March. The event will be attended by Iñaqui Carnicero, Secretary General for Urban Agenda, Housing and Architecture (MIVAU); Sílvia Paneque Sureda, Minister of Territory of the Generalitat of Catalonia and Jaume Collboni Cuadrado, Mayor of Barcelona; as well as representatives of the organising institutions: Marta Vall-llossera Ferran, President of the Higher Council of Architects’ Associations of Spain (CSCAE) and the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona; Teresa Táboas Veleiro, Vice President of the International Union of Architects (UIA) and the Congress and Guim Costa Calsamiglia, Dean of the Col·legi d'Arquitectes de Catalunya (COAC) and Director of the Congress. Additionally, the Congress curatorial team, formed by Pau Bajet, Mariona Benedito Ribelles, Maria Giramé, Tomeu Ramis Frontera, Pau Sarquella Fabregas and Carmen Torres will present the theme “Becoming. Architectures for a Planet in Transition,” which will shape the Congress programme, as well as the Research by Design approach, one of the key innovations of this edition. This presentation is open to the public, welcoming both industry professionals and anyone interested in learning more about the Congress—an event that will position Barcelona, Catalonia, and Spain at the epicentre of the global architectural debate. — 14 April 2025 – 10:00 am (CEST) Auditorium COAC. Barcelona, Spain → For in-person attendance, register here: https://lnkd.in/dsuxSa9X → For virtual participation, register here: https://lnkd.in/dy5AYsDB More info uia2026bcn.org → The UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 is organised by the UIA - International Union of Architects through the Higher Council of Spanish Colleges of Architects Guilds (Consejo Superior de Colegios de Arquitectos de España) and the Architects’ Association of Catalonia (Col·legi d'Arquitectes de Catalunya - COAC). UIA2026BCN receives institutional support and is funded by the Ministerio de Vivienda y Agenda Urbana, Generalitat de Catalunya, and the Ajuntament de Barcelona. #UIA2026BCN #Becoming #Barcelona2026

At the National Convention of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), UIA Secretary General Rui Leão joined members of the architectural community to mark UAP’s 50th anniversary and its ongoing contributions to the profession 🇵🇭 One of the key sessions was the International Leaders Forum and the roundtable hosted by the UIA Natural & Human Disasters Work Programme (NHD WP), which focused on how architects can work with local and national governments in responding to crises and building resilience. The participation of Emergency Architects, the UIA Architecture for All Work Programme, and ARCASIA Emergency Architects under the UIA NHD WP highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen and structure architectural involvement in emergency and disaster contexts 🏗️ #UIA #architects #architecture

The 14th São Paulo International Architecture Biennale (BIAsp) is calling for submissions for exhibitions and activities under the theme “Extremes: Architectures for an Overheated Planet.” This pivotal event will take place from September 18 to October 19, 2025, at the iconic Oca Pavilion in Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷 Submission Categories: • Exhibitions: Showcase your projects and plans through drawings, models, audiovisuals, and texts. • Experimental Constructions and Installations: Present low-carbon material constructions and systems, to be displayed in and around the Oca Pavilion. • Audiovisuals, Films, and Photographs: Contribute visual media that aligns with the Biennale’s theme. • Activities: Engage participants with workshops, labs, performances, and situated actions. 🗓️ Submission Period: March 17 – April 28, 2025 Read more on the UIA website https://lnkd.in/djU-_qvd Or visit: bienaldearquitetura.org.br #BIAsp2025 #ArchitectureBiennale #OpenCall #ClimateAction

On World Health Day, the UIA joins the World Health Organization (WHO) in highlighting the urgent need to improve maternal and newborn health. This year’s campaign titled “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures”, reminds us that architecture plays a vital role in creating safe, supportive spaces for mothers, babies, and healthcare workers — from hospitals to homes. Thoughtful design can ease stress, enhance care, and support healing. The UIA remains committed to working with the WHO as a non-state actor, as well as professionals and communities, to ensure every woman and child can thrive. 🔗Read more on the UIA website: https://lnkd.in/dBnk-jU2 #hopefulfutures #healthforall #worldhealthday #worldhealthorganization

📢 #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