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A discussion named "Beyond Recognition: Exploring the Role of Architectural Awards" will occur on June 29 in Barcelona during the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026.

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Barcelona, Spain

Who
Farrokh Derakhshani, Laura Viscovich, Christele Harrouk, Federica Zambeletti, Amit Gupta, José Pablo Ambrosi, Tatiana Bilbao, Gabriela Carrillo, Loreta Castro, Alejandro Echeverri, Margarita Jover, Rahul Mehrotra, Kate Orff, Mauricio Pezo, Gustavo Utrabo, Marleen van Driel, Ivan Blasi, Dirk Denison, Jesper Eis Eriksen
What
A discussion named "Beyond Recognition: Exploring the Role of Architectural Awards" will occur on June 29 in Barcelona during the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT · 3h 51m ago
Where
Barcelona, Spain ·
Why
The debate is driven by the conviction that, in the context of accelerating global challenges, architectural awards must evolve beyond mere recognition to assume a role of greater responsibility.
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Architectural professional bodies are convening to redefine the purpose of industry awards, aiming to shift focus from design excellence to fostering environmentally and socially conscious practices. This initiative could influence future architectural development and public perception of the discipline.

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