UIA 2026 Barcelona Congress Program Revealed: Architecture as Practice in Transition
Scheduled for June 28 to July 2, 2026, the UIA World Congress of Architects will take place in Barcelona, themed 'Becoming. Architectures for a Planet in Transition.' This congress seeks to transform architecture into a questioning practice, addressing critical issues such as the housing crisis and climate emergency. Venues for the event will include CCIB, Disseny Hub, and Tres Chimeneas, featuring more than 70 itineraries. Curated by Pau Bajet and others, the focus will be on six thematic axes: More-than-human, Circular, Embodied, Interdependent, Hyper-Conscious, and Attuned. Anticipating over 250 speakers and 10,000 attendees from 130 nations, notable figures like Smiljan Radic and Shigeru Ban will participate. The agenda also includes 'Research by Design' and an Open Forum to foster discussion and urban innovation.
Key facts
- UIA World Congress of Architects Barcelona 2026 will be held June 28 to July 2, 2026.
- Theme: 'Becoming. Architectures for a Planet in Transition.'
- Venues include CCIB, Disseny Hub, and Tres Chimeneas in Sant Adrià del Besòs.
- Over 70 itineraries connect debates with projects, infrastructures, and landscapes.
- Curatorial team: Pau Bajet, Mariona Benedito, Maria Giramé, Tomeu Ramis, Pau Sarquella, Carmen Torres.
- Six thematic axes: More-than-human, Circular, Embodied, Interdependent, Hyper-Conscious, Attuned.
- Over 250 speakers and 10,000 participants from more than 130 countries.
- Key speakers: Smiljan Radic, Lacaton & Vassal, Shigeru Ban.
- Includes 'Research by Design' with twelve teams on housing and climate crisis.
- Public program features Open Forum at Tres Chimeneas and a large-scale exhibition.
Entities
Artists
- Smiljan Radic
- Shigeru Ban
Institutions
- UIA World Congress of Architects
- CCIB
- Disseny Hub
- Tres Chimeneas
- Lacaton & Vassal
Locations
- Barcelona
- Sant Adrià del Besòs
- Spain
Sources
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