Sharjah Architecture Triennial 2026: Vyjayanthi V. Rao on Architecture as Civic Infrastructure

The upcoming third Sharjah Architecture Triennial, named Architecture Otherwise, Building Civic Infrastructure for Collective Futures, is scheduled to run from 14 November 2026 to 14 April 2027 in Sharjah, UAE. Curated by Vyjayanthi V. Rao, alongside associate curator Tau Tavengwa, the event will focus on social, cultural, and political infrastructures. Rao critiques the impact of architecture on unstable living situations, emphasizing that daily rituals are more significant than iconic designs. The exhibition will feature collaborative initiatives and the concept of the 'city as archive.' Rao also addresses issues such as resource depletion, adaptive reuse, and the contributions of Indian architects B.V. Doshi and Charles Correa. Niccolò Lucarelli conducted the interview.