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Online Broadcast Rio de Janeiro July 18th to 22nd
Online Digital Events And Contents march to july
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International DelegateIn-Person + Digital
In-person Rio de Janeiro July 18th to 22nd
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Organised by the International Union of Architects (UIA) since 1948, the World Congress of Architects is being held for the first time in Brazil.
This is a unique meeting place for professionals and future leaders in Architecture and related fields: an event discussing the future of cities and the city of the future.
Leading names in architecture and urban planning will gather together to analyse the global outlook and local issues, drawing up proposals and presenting solutions for enhancing the quality of life, in a fairer and more sustainable world.
Architects from every continent, ranging from renowned names to new talents, practitioners, researchers and thinkers about urban environments, students, builders, social movements, technology and innovation companies, academic and multilateral institutions, political entities, all are invited to share experiences related to constructing the spaces where social life takes place.
The public health crisis currently sweeping the world has highlighted the interdependence of economics, politics, society, the environment, and the city. Like a premonition, this interdependence was underscored in the theme of the 27th World Congress of Architects. More than ever, it is vital to understand that we are living in the same era and sharing the same planet.
There is a good likelihood that this calamity will give rise to City 21: aware of the environment and the climate, seeking good spaces, lessening intra-urban inequalities and focused on citizens.
The Brazilian who won the Pritzker Prize 2006.
The most internationally awarded Portuguese architect, also winner of the Pritzker Prize (2011).
One of the most awarded Mexican architects today.
From Burkina Faso, internationally renowned as an agent of social transformation.
Carioca living in France for 50 years, with works all over the world.
From Paraguay, who with bricks and even debris resulting from catastrophes, won the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale (2016).
Carioca based in London, one of the most internationally known Brazilian architects.
An outstanding Italian architect who divides his time between Milan and Shanghai, where he directs Future City Lab.
One of the leading names in modern Chinese architecture, he runs the TeamMinus Atelier in Beijing and is the Editor-in-Chief of China’s World Architecture magazine.
The 27th World Congress of Architects UIA2021RIO counts on the participation of specialists from the most diverse countries, presenting projects, ideas, innovations born in different contexts and realities.
And all this knowledge is distributed to participants from five continents. With the digital format, we reach an exponentially larger audience and spread across the world. And what's better: with a lot of interaction!
Papers and projects, from 62 countries
National Awards
International Ideas Competition Maré-Cidade
UIA2021RIO Abril
9 April
After a high-impact launch in March, with 35,600 participants, from […]
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30 March
Selected to host the 27th World Congress of Architects, Rio de Janeiro was also awarded the new title of World Capital of Architecture by UNESCO and the UIA.
Architectural landmarks covering five centuries – like the Palácio Capanema and the Museum of Modern Art – are clustered in the historic heart of the city.
In addition to its architectural heritage framed by breath-taking landscapes, Rio is also a city of challenging contrasts and notable diversity. A living open laboratory, it is the perfect setting for global studies of metropolitan challenges.
Yes. The theme and the four discussion tracks of the 27th World Congress of Architects remain unchanged. All the speakers invited for 2020 were also invited to the 2021 event, and are currently being confirmed. The programme was spread out over a longer period (from March to July) with some events being held only in digital format. Check out the programme for further details.
Yes. The entire content of UIA2021RIO will be available in digital format. The On-Site + Digital Attendee ticket endows holders with the right to all content. This means that people registered in this category will have access to the entire digital programme scheduled for March through July, as well participating in all the activities scheduled for July 18 – 22, either live in Rio de Janeiro or through digital transmissions. However, although Digital Attendees have the right to the digital programme from March through July, they do not have access to the on-site events in July.
The plus-one ticket offers in-person access to the event opening ceremony and one of the social activities organised at the Congress between July 18 and 22 in Rio de Janeiro, but with no access to digital content.
Yes. All the digital content will be stored on the Congress platform and will be made available subsequently, through to December 2023.
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