UIA 2026 Barcelona Announces Full Program, Detailing Formats, Exhibitions, and City-Wide Itineraries
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UIA 2026 Barcelona Announces Full Program, Detailing Formats, Exhibitions, and City-Wide Itineraries
"The Congress is conceived as a distributed event across multiple venues and urban contexts rather than a single-site conference, emphasizing the theme of Becoming. Architectures for a Planet in Transition."
"The program is structured around six thematic axes: Becoming More-than-human, Becoming Circular, Becoming Embodied, Becoming Interdependent, Becoming Hyper-Conscious, and Becoming Attuned, framing discussions on ecology and construction practices."
"A wide range of formats will be utilized, including plenary sessions, lectures, debates, and workshops, complemented by one-on-one conversations focusing on specific methodologies within contemporary practice."
"The 'Research by Design' program introduces twelve practices developing experimental investigations into topics such as housing access, climate adaptation, and material reuse, showcasing innovative approaches to contemporary architectural challenges."
The UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 will take place from June 28 to July 2, 2026, in Barcelona. The event will gather around 10,000 participants and 250 speakers from over 130 countries. It will be held across multiple venues, including the Barcelona International Convention Centre and Disseny Hub Barcelona. The program is structured around six thematic axes addressing ecology, resource cycles, and cultural production. Various formats such as plenary sessions, workshops, and debates will facilitate discussions, including a 'Research by Design' program focusing on experimental investigations.
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