Five Major Architecture Exhibitions Open in 2026, Featuring Geoffrey Bawa, Herzog & de Meuron, and Maggie's Centers

Five significant architecture exhibitions are scheduled to open across Europe and Asia in 2026, highlighting diverse approaches to design. The Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein presents 'Geoffrey Bawa: Architecture for the Senses' from September 26, marking the first major retrospective on the influential Sri Lankan architect in twenty years. This exhibition, also involving M+ in Hong Kong, explores Bawa's blend of Modernism with vernacular traditions. M+ in Hong Kong itself opens 'Herzog & de Meuron: In Focus' on September 12, celebrating the firm's 50-year history with a display of models and drawings focusing on projects in China, including the National Stadium in Beijing. At the V&A Dundee, 'Maggie's: Architecture that Cares' launches on March 6, commemorating 30 years of the cancer care charity and featuring designs by architects like Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid. The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Copenhagen begins its 'Memoryscapes: Architecture Connecting II' series on January 22, examining the methodologies of Japanese architect Tsuyoshi Tane and Chinese studio founder Xu Tiantian. Meanwhile, the Stirling Prize 2025 exhibition at Tate Liverpool and RIBA North runs until February 22, showcasing the winning Appleby Blue Almshouse in London and other shortlisted projects. These exhibitions collectively emphasize architecture's role in social change, ecological responsibility, and cultural memory.