Anthology ASEAN Architecture Festival 2026 to Convene Over 100 Voices in Intramuros, Manila

The Anthology ASEAN Architecture Festival 2026 will take place from 2–4 October 2026 in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. Under the theme "Shared Ground," the event will bring together more than 100 ASEAN voices to explore architecture, care, culture, and collective futures. The festival's premise is that land in Southeast Asia has never been neutral: it bends under monsoon rains, shifts with reclaimed coastlines, and carries the layered memory of settlements, colonial grids, and post-war cities built atop one another. This shared terrain—climatic, historical, and social—forms the starting point for discussions on how the region builds. The announcement was published on 22 September 2026 by ArchDaily, with an original English version available. The festival positions itself as a platform for leading architectural thinkers from across ASEAN to address the intersections of architecture, culture, and collective futures. Intramuros, Manila's historic walled city, serves as the venue, adding a layer of historical significance to the conversations. The event aims to foster dialogue on the responsibilities of architecture in a region marked by diverse histories and environmental challenges. With over 100 participants, the festival promises a wide range of perspectives on the built environment and its role in shaping shared futures.