XIV BIAU Announces 174 Selected Projects for Brasilia 2026
Hey! So, the XIV Ibero-American Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism (BIAU) just announced that out of 711 entries, 174 projects were chosen in the Works and Publications category. They'll unveil the finalists in September. This year's theme is 'Cuidar la Vida,' or Caring for Life, and it focuses on important discussions about how our territories are changing, exploring topics like water, vegetation, communities, and housing. The Biennial will take place in Brasilia from November 3 to 7, 2026, and it's being organized by a team including Nuno Sampaio and Carlos Quintáns Eiras, among others.
Key facts
- 174 projects selected from 711 proposals in Works and Publications category
- Finalists to be announced in September
- Theme: 'Cuidar la Vida' (Caring for Life)
- Four thematic axes: water, vegetation, communities, and housing
- Event dates: November 3-7, 2026
- Location: Brasilia
- Curators: Nuno Sampaio, Carlos Quintáns Eiras, Fernando Serapião, Matheus Seco Ferreira, Daniel Mangabeira da Vinha, Luciana Saboia
- Published on August 6, 2026
Entities
Artists
- Nuno Sampaio
- Carlos Quintáns Eiras
- Fernando Serapião
- Matheus Seco Ferreira
- Daniel Mangabeira da Vinha
- Luciana Saboia
- Matheus Seco
- Daniel Mangabeira
- Iñaqui Carnicero Alonso-Colmenares
- Marta Vall-llosera
- Sol Candela
- Francisco Javier Navarro Martínez
- Arturo Franco Díaz
- Carlos Jiménez
- Joao Carrillho de Graca
- Juan José López de la Cruz
Institutions
- BIAU (Bienal Iberoamericana de Arquitectura y Urbanismo)
- Bienal Iberoamericana de Arquitectura y Urbanismo (BIAU)
- Casa da Arquitectura
- BLOCO Arquitetos
- Universidade de Brasília
- Ministerio de Vivienda y Agenda Urbana (MIVAU)
- Consejo Superior de los Colegios de Arquitectos de España (CSCAE)
- Fundación Arquia
- Gobierno de Brasil
- Gobierno de España
Locations
- Brasilia
- Brazil
- Brasília
- Portugal
- Spain