UIA International Competitions Commission · UIA World Congress of Architects Barcelona 2026

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

CCIB, Room 130 / Stage 14, Barcelona

What role do architectural competitions play in shaping the future of the profession? How can they open doors, foster talent, and raise the bar for excellence in design — across borders and disciplines?

The UIA International Competitions Commission brings together leading practitioners and thinkers to examine the transformative potential of competitions as a tool for professional development, innovation, and the advancement of architecture worldwide.

Speakers

Maria Buhigas — Chief Architect of Barcelona City Council

Josep Ricart — H Arquitectes

Liu Kan — Member of UIA-ICC, Tongji University, China

Asko Takala — President of the Finnish Association of Architects

Co-Directors: Paula Huotelin & Tibor Fátyol

This session is open to all congress participants. We invite architects, educators, and professionals from around the world to join the conversation on how international competitions can continue to evolve as a platform for breaking barriers and presenting architectural excellence.

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