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Brazilian Architecture Biennial (BAB) 2026 Event

March 25 to April 30 2026

Venue: PACUBRA, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo, Brasil

A PORTRAIT OF HOW BRAZIL LIVES, AT THE BRAZILIAN ARCHITECTURE BIENNIAL (BAB)

Open to the public at Ibirapuera Park, the first edition of the Brazilian Architecture Biennial invites visitors to explore pavilions that translate—through immersive spaces—how people live in Brazil, across culture, technology, and different ways of inhabiting.

São Paulo, 2026 — Inaugurated on March 25 at Ibirapuera Park, the Brazilian Architecture Biennial (BAB) proposes a shift in how architecture is perceived, bringing the public closer to the spaces they inhabit and expanding the understanding of architecture’s role in everyday life and in shaping cities.

Conceived by Archa founders Anna Rafaela Torino, Raphael Tristão, and Felipe Zullino, the initiative operates independently and as a non-profit, establishing itself as a cultural platform that connects professionals, industry, and the public around architecture as an expression of identity, culture, and social transformation.

Among the highlights, BAB presents different interpretations of how architecture can respond to contemporary challenges of living in Brazil. The visitor routes and the articulation between the biennial’s environments are guided by the masterplan developed by Leonardo Zanatta, winner of the nationwide competition promoted by BAB for its inaugural edition.

In the outdoor area of the Pavilion of Brazilian Cultures, in Pátio Metrópole, a house developed by Superlimão combines a 3D-printed concrete structure with reused materials, bridging recent technologies and vernacular references. Next to it, Casa Leve, by H2C Arquitetura in partnership with Renault, proposes a fully demountable construction system made with marine plywood and a high-tech translucent membrane, combining lightness, efficiency, and adaptability. Completing the set is Casa Trussardi, designed by Vida de Vila, clad in taipa, which revisits vernacular techniques and places them at the center of the debate on more sustainable paths for the future.

Also outdoors, the relationship between architecture and industry appears in experience-driven spaces such as Casa Electrolux, also signed by Superlimão, and TCL’s installation, by Ricardo Abreu, bringing to the biennial a view of technology applied to living and daily life.

In Pavilhão Brasil, inside PACUBRA, the diversity of living across Brazilian territory unfolds in projects rooted in the country’s biomes and local cultures. The studios behind these spaces were selected through an open competition last year and faced the same challenge: to design a 100 m² apartment representing the way of living in their biome.

The result is striking, allowing visitors to step into these interpretations of dwelling. In Pavilhão Maranhão, by Guilherme Abreu and Larissa Catossi, materiality and ancestry appear in an installation inspired by matracas, reinterpreted in dialogue with contemporary space. Casa Adélia Prado, by Marina Reis, revisits the imagery of houses from Minas Gerais through soapstone and textures that evoke traditional building practices in a contemporary reading. In Pavilhão Pará, Studio Tuca proposes a spatial organization based on the flows of Amazonian rivers, turning territory into a design logic and highlighting the relationship between architecture and landscape. Pavilhão Bahia hosts Casa do Mastro, by Vida de Vila, which explores the use of earth, wood, and vernacular construction techniques as a contemporary expression of place.

A reading of contemporary gaúcho identity emerges in Querência Amada, by Matte Arquitetura + Studio Carbono, through earthy tones, natural textures, and materials such as wood and textiles, creating a sensory atmosphere between tradition and modernity in the Pampas biome. In the pavilion representing the State of São Paulo, Os Gêmeos Arquitetura e Engenharia presents a home built over time, inspired by the trajectory of someone who leaves the cornfield and prospers without breaking ties with their origins. Casa Ñandejara, designed by DNA – Deborah Nazareth Arquitetos, celebrates Mato Grosso do Sul by bringing together tradition and avant-garde in an urban refuge, with curved walls that recall the rivers of the Pantanal.

BAB’s experience also extends into a culinary program featuring restaurante BIOMAS, designed by Carlos Rayol, with an exclusive menu created by chef Filipe Leite, inspired by Brazil’s biomes. The proposal is complemented by Copa Energia’s café, designed by André Henning, and Boteco Suvinil, designed by Nicole Tomazi and Sergio Cabral, creating meeting points and spaces for social interaction throughout the visit.

Throughout the program, Arena Zait por Gui Mattos will host lectures, talks, and gatherings with prominent invited guests, conceived as a meeting point inside BAB connecting content, conversation, and experience.

“BAB proposes that architecture be seen as experience—a way of reading Brazil through spaces that articulate territory, materiality, technology, and everyday life. The visit is designed as a complete program: to enter, circulate, pause, and look again at what shapes us and how we inhabit,” explains Raphael Tristão, BAB co-founder.

The biennial remains open to the public at the Pavilion of Brazilian Cultures (PACUBRA), in Ibirapuera Park, through April 30. Tickets cost R$100 (full price) on weekends and R$80 (full price) on weekdays, and are sold exclusively through BAB’s official website.

BRAZIL PAVILION

AMAZÔNIA

Acre | Marlúcia Cândida — Projeto Casa Empate
Pará | Studio Tuca — Projeto Caminho dos Rios
Rondônia | Thiago Marques Arquitetura — Projeto Casa Entre Águas
Roraima | Rayresson Rocha, Estúdio Modullus e Jacqueliny Ramires — Projeto Casa-território: onde o rio, o céu e o lavrado habitam
Fernanda Rubatino Arquitetura — Projeto Casa Terra para Sebastião Salgado

CAATINGA

Bahia | Vida de Vila — Projeto Casa do Mastro
Ceará | ARK Arquitetura e Interiores — Projeto É o Mar
Paraíba | Fabiano Lins Arquitetura — Projeto DO SERTÃO, ao verde e mar
Pernambuco | Thayná Padilha Arquitetura — Projeto Casa Pernambuco
Rio Grande do Norte | rodrarq — Projeto Casa de Veraneio
Sergipe | Mangaba Estúdio — Projeto Relicário de Voinha
Piauí | Black Arquitetos — Projeto Casa Dí Chico

CERRADO

Distrito Federal | Debaixo do Bloco Arquitetura — Moderno no Viver
Goiás | Bendito Traço Arquitetura — Projeto Casa de Amélia
Maranhão | Larissa Catossi e Guilherme Abreu — Raiz e Trânsito – Casa Pedro Neves
Minas Gerais | Marina Reis Arquitetura — Projeto Casa Adélia Prado
Tocantins | Marcus Garcia Arcteto — Projeto Casa da Arlê

MATA ATLÂNTICA

Espírito Santo | Letícia Finamore Arquitetura — Projeto Mulher Capixaba Contemporânea
Paraná | Boscardin Corsi — Projeto A Casa que Dança
Rio de Janeiro | Paula Martins Arquitetura — Projeto Casa Corcovado
Santa Catarina | Jeferson Branco — Projeto Pavilhão de Santa Catarina
São Paulo (Cidade) | Gabriel Rosa — Projeto Loft da Escritora
São Paulo (Estado) | Os Gêmeos Arquitetura e Engenharia — Projeto Tão Paulista quanto a Avenida

PAMPAS

Rio Grande do Sul | Studio Carbono + Matte Arquitetura — Projeto Querência Amada

PANTANAL

Mato Grosso | OHMA — Projeto Loft da Preservação Cuiabana
Mato Grosso do Sul | DNA – Deborah Nazareth Arquitetos — Projeto Casa Ñandejara

Tickets and visiting information

Tickets cost R$100 (full price) on weekends and R$80 (full price) on weekdays and can be purchased on BAB’s official website. The public program runs from March 25 to April 30, 2026. The recommended entrance is Gate 03 (Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral). The exhibition also includes an outdoor area with free public access, featuring a plaza and a stage.

Sponsors and supporters

The event is sponsored by Electrolux, TCL, Suvinil, Copa Energia, Metrô SP, Westwing, Lepri, Ingresse, Apex Brasil, Breton, ARTK, Hurst, Docol, and Portobello; and supported by STELLA, Zissou, Flora MDF, By Kamy, Branco Casa, Theodora Home, Trussardi, and Pinterest. The event also has institutional support from CAU/BR, AsBEA/BR, Semana Criativa de Tiradentes, and AlmapBBDO, as well as media partners Revista Projeto and Architecture Hunter.

Service — Brazilian Architecture Biennial 2026

When: March 25 to April 30, 2026
Hours: onday to Friday, 12 pm to 9 pm. Saturday and Sunday, 9 am to 9 pm.
Where: Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo — Pavilion of Brazilian Cultures
Info: contato(att)bienaldearquiteturabrasileira.com
Official website: www.bienaldearquiteturabrasileira.com
Tickets: https://www.ingresse.com/bienal-de-arquitetura-brasileira-bab

About BAB

The Brazilian Architecture Biennial (BAB) is a cultural platform dedicated to expanding access to architecture and repositioning it as a form of cultural expression and critical thought. Through exhibitions, installations, and public programming, the initiative explores new ways of connecting people with the spaces they inhabit.

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Futurebuild 2026 Event

12 – 14 May 2026

Venue: Excel, London, England

Futurebuild 2026 (12-14 May at Excel, London, UK) is inviting visionary thinking from the next generation of industry professionals to tackle the green skills gap for a built and natural environment led by sustainability.

Futurebuild 2026 Gives Young Professionals A Purposeful Platform

LinkedIn’s latest Green Skills Report, highlights that the global workforce is not equipped to sustain the climate transition – particularly in the construction sector. Futurebuild is compiling a conference programme to give expert, passionate young professionals a voice and an opportunity to share knowledge and tools.

“The Arena Conference is designed to bring strategy and delivery together in a way that feels relevant to the challenges the industry is facing. It’s vitally important that we give young professionals the platform to influence how we respond to some of the biggest challenges of our time,” says Event Director, Martin Hurn.

With this in mind, the session Chair, Simon Rayner – a Policy Analyst at the Climate Change Committee – is posing the question: ‘What should 2030+ look like?’ to an impressive panel of ambitious Futurebuild 2026 speakers.

Participants include the Building the Future Awards’ Young Planner of the Year 2025, Munashe Mhemba, and Darcy Arnold-Jones – circular economy lead at architectural practice, Marks Barfield.

Also joining the discussion are Kimberley Ertl, an Engineer and Senior Sustainability Consultant at Expedition Engineering; Thomas Yunqing Bai, an Associate at Ares Landscape Architects and a member of the LI Knowledge and Practice Committee, alongside Ahmed Gilani, VP Construction Society and University of Reading and Constructionarium alumnus.

“I have a keen interest in climate conscious design and as a member of the Circular Do Tank, ACAN and The Edge I’m proud to be having some influence on the future of our profession. I implore anyone coming into the industry to leverage platforms, like Futurebuild, to establish cross-disciplinary collaboration and connections that allow for continual and collective improvement,” says architect Darcy Arnold-Jones, who has experience in regenerative design and retrofit, specialising in material reuse and whole life carbon.

Darcy Arnold-Jones ARB RIBA Architect and Circular Economy Lead, Marks Barfield Architects

Young professionals are being given a voice over several stages across Futurebuild’s Main Conference and The National Retrofit arenas, as well as throughout its CPD-accredited knowledge programme.

A new fringe event being run by a collective of industry groups including ACAN, Architects Declare and Arc, is also providing a dedicated platform for up-and-comers to play a part in delivering content their peers care about and can act upon.

Furthermore, with organisers strategically collaborating with UK Construction Week London and The Stone & Surfaces Show, visitors can access 700+ high profile speakers across 11 stages – making it Futurebuild’s richest content programme yet.

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About inkedIn’s latest Green Skills Report

Published November 2025, it highlighted that the demand for green skills still far exceeds supply. ‘Green hiring’ grew by almost 8% per year during 2021-2025, while workers with such skills increased by only 4.3%. Intimating that construction could struggle to deliver on the necessary pipeline of green building and infrastructure without serious upskilling.

What’s more, for the first time, workers citing green skills – yet not in sustainability roles – accounted for 53% of all green hires. This means that construction professionals including project managers, procurement specialists and finance personnel will also need to demonstrate broad sustainability acumen in order to remain capable and competitive.

About Futurebuild

Futurebuild is the UK’s leading built environment event, taking place at Excel London from 12 to 14 May 2026. The show brings together thousands of professionals from across construction, housing, local government and sustainability to share knowledge, showcase innovation and build partnerships.

By bringing together the entire supply chain, Futurebuild is a powerful platform to connect with the right people from senior specifiers and architects to major contractors and developers – all actively looking for innovative solutions to shape ambitious construction projects.

With a three-day CPD accredited knowledge programme and a dynamic, solutions-focused exhibition, Futurebuild is where meaningful conversations turn into impactful collaboration.

Social Media

Twitter:@futurebuildnow/
Instagram: @futurebuildnow/
Facebook: facebook.com/FuturebuildNow/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/ecobuild-uk

About UKCW

Organised by Media 10 – the multi award-winning events and publishing company, UK Construction Week (UKCW) is the UK’s largest built environment event. Running twice per year in London (12-14 May 2026, Excel London) and Birmingham (Sep 29-Oct 1 2026, NEC Birmingham), the event attracts an engaged audience from all sectors of the construction industry to share knowledge, solve problems, and explore new, sustainable ways of working.

UKCW also plays host to hundreds of companies showcasing their latest innovation, products and services. For stand and sponsorship enquiries visit www.ukconstructionweek.com/exhibit

Social Media

Twitter:@UK_CW
Instagram: @uk_cw
Facebook: www.facebook.com/UKConstructionWeek/
LinkedIn: uk.linkedin.com/company/ukconstructionweek

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Andrea Branzi by Toyo Ito

from 19 March – 4 October 2026

On March 19, Triennale Milano and Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain will present Andrea Branzi by Toyo Ito. Continuous Present, a major monographic exhibition dedicated to Andrea Branzi, seen through the eyes of Pritzker Prize–winning architect Toyo Ito.

photo © Olivier Benoit-Gonin

Curated by Nina Bassoli and Michela Alessandrini, the exhibition traces Branzi’s extraordinary trajectory across more than 400 works. The show explores themes central to Branzi’s thinking: fragility, hybridization, ecology, coexistence, and the porous boundaries between architecture, art, and design.

Rather than a chronological retrospective, Continuous Present unfolds as a thematic archipelago, where installations, objects, drawings, and photographs enter into dialogue to foreground the enduring relevance of Branzi’s ideas today. The exhibition also highlights Branzi’s deep ties to Triennale Milano, where he was active as a designer, theorist, and curator for nearly five decades.

Opening during Milan’s vibrant spring season and accompanied by a public programme, including a lecture by Toyo Ito architect on Monday April 20 at 11.00 during Milan Design Week, the exhibition offers a timely opportunity to reconsider Branzi’s enduring influence on contemporary design culture.

Andrea Branzi by Toyo Ito Architecture Exhibition

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International architectural exhibitions + lectures + awards + debates + seminars + shows in 2026:

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APRIL

Ideal Home Show 2026

10 – 19 April 2026

Unveiling a host of new experiences for 2026 – from smart living and design to outdoor inspiration, sustainability and style

• Iconic home and lifestyle event returns to Olympia London for its 118th year, 10–19 April 2026
• New and evolved features include The Bark Yard, The Edible Garden, DIY Live, The Smart Home, The BBQ Academy and The Kitchen Hub
• Celebrity experts and TV personalities George Clarke, Stuart and Scarlette Douglas, Jason Bradbury, David Domoney, Grace Forell, Georgina Burnett, Rav Wilding, Briony Ace and Matt Tebbutt, will join the Main Stage for a new and refreshed programme of design talks, live demos and masterclasses
• Tickets available now from £14 at www.idealhomeshow.co.uk

Returning to Olympia London, for 10 days, from 10–19 April 2026, the Ideal Home Show unveils a bold new chapter in its 118-year story – packed with fresh features, immersive experiences and inspiring ideas that redefine the modern home show. This year, the focus is firmly on what’s new, now and next in home design and lifestyle innovation, offering visitors more ways than ever to get hands-on, creative and inspired.

From the debut of the Kitchen Hub and the creative duo of The Design Studio and DIY Live, to the show’s revitalised Gardens area featuring the sizzling new BBQ Academy, the 2026 edition promises its most interactive line-up yet.

A design highlight for 2026, this year’s Ideal Home – Town & Country Living, will embody the ‘Modern Country’ concept – a style blending craftsmanship and comfort with a modern aesthetic, setting the tone for the season’s leading interior trends. Reflecting the growing appreciation of rural charm in contemporary spaces, it sets the tone for this 2026’s leading interior trends.

Budding horticulturalists can discover sustainable living in The Edible Garden, from growing organic produce to creating a greener home, while pet owners can discover ways to enhance their furry friends’ wellbeing at The Bark Yard.

The Main Stage returns with a refreshed format featuring new live cooking, plus home and lifestyle talks and masterclasses from celebrity gardeners, interior designers, property experts and TV personalities. Celebrity experts George Clarke, Stuart and Scarlette Douglas, Jason Bradbury, David Domoney, Grace Forell, Georgina Burnett, Matt Tebbutt and Briony Ace, will join a dynamic programme of live demos, design showcases and workshops, bringing the latest trends, ideas and inspiration together under one roof. Adding to this year’s expert line-up, TV presenter and security specialist Rav Wilding will share practical insights on home safety and scam awareness, a timely new addition reflecting the show’s commitment to relevant, real-world advice.

In the creative heart of the show, The Design Studio and DIY Live celebrate hands-on creativity and the growing appetite for upcycling and small-space makeovers, reflecting how homeowners are tackling projects themselves to save and personalise their spaces.

Meanwhile, the Kitchen Hub offers an immersive advice-led space focussed on design and technology solutions for the modern home, and The Smart Home will see TV presenter and tech expert Jason Bradbury demonstrate how intelligent innovation can make everyday living more connected, comfortable and efficient.

For those inspired by outside entertaining, the new Alfresco Dining Garden brings a taste of the Mediterranean to Olympia, complete with expert-led sessions on outdoor kitchens, hosting and seasonal dining. Alongside it, the BBQ Academy will fire up all-year-round barbecue creativity with tips, techniques and recipes from the pros.

Visitors can unwind with Tipsy Workshops blending hands-on crafting with complimentary fizz. They can then indulge their inner foodie at the Eat & Drink Festival – the bustling culinary hub of the Ideal Home Show – featuring The Great Eat and the Artisan Producers Market. Celebrate global flavours, master mixology, and discover unique artisan produce, with something for every food lover, it’s an unmissable experience.

With hundreds of exhibitors across every corner of home and lifestyle, home and design enthusiasts can get up close with their favourite TV personalities, celebrity designers and home influencers as they share insider secrets, practical advice and the latest trends.

Returning favourites such as the Spring Clean Stage brings a packed line-up of speakers sharing expert tips and practical home hacks, while the new Expert Advice experience offers more accessible, one-to-one drop-in sessions across multiple show areas, from interior design and gardening to renovation planning.

This year also marks a new charity partnership with Furnishing Futures, a social enterprise helping women and children who’ve experienced domestic troubles rebuild their lives through beautifully designed, fully-furnished homes.

Ideal Home Show Director, Giles Perry said: “The Ideal Home Show has always celebrated creativity and the joy of making a house a home. As design and lifestyle trends evolve, so does our event – bringing together the best of expert advice, hands-on experiences and inspiration design under one roof. Whether you’re renovating a family home, enhancing a city flat or simply seeking fresh ideas, this year’s show offers something for every visitor”.

For a more indulgent day out, visitors can upgrade to a VIP ticket and enjoy access to an exclusive lounge, perched high above the show floor within the mezzanine of the Ideal Home – life-sized show home, with a welcome glass of prosecco, unlimited refreshments, cloakroom service, and a luxury goody bag.

Tickets available to buy now at the Ideal Home Show website: www.idealhomeshow.co.uk

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MAY

China Prefab House, Modular Building, Mobile House & Space Fair

The 16th China Prefab House, Modular Building, Mobile House & Space Fair

8 – 10 May 2026

Venue: Poly World Trade Center Expo in Guangzhou China

The 16th China Prefab House, Modular Building, Mobile House & Space Fair will be held grandly at Poly World Trade Center Expo in Guangzhou China from May 8 to 10, 2026. It is expected to cover an exhibition area of 50,000+ square meter with over 800 exhibitors and 100,000 visitors from more than 100 countries and regions. It is an essential platform for both domestic and foreign brands to expand into the Chinese market and for global buyers to do one-stop purchasing.

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China Rooftile & Technology Exhibition 2026

8 to 10 May 2026

Venue: Poly world trade center expo, China

China Rooftile & Technology Exhibition (ROOFTILE CHINA) is one of the leading expos in the global rooftile industry. As a professional exhibition with the most concentrated gathering of global tile merchants, this exhibition emerges under the background of “customized development” in the construction industry, and is a “professional + comprehensive” tile industry event with global radiation. The exhibition is organized by Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group.

MAY

STEEL BUILD Expo 2026

8th – 10th May 2026

China (Guangzhou) International Exhibition for Steel Construction & Metal Building Materials (STEEL BUILD) is a world-leading industry expo. Covering 50,000 sqm with 800+ exhibitors and 100,000 global buyers, it is a key one-stop sourcing platform. The fair will be held May 8–10, 2026 at Poly World Trade Center Expo, Guangzhou, China! Welcome to join us~ (http://www.steelbuildexpo-cn.com/index.php?lang=en)

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MAY

CIHIE 2026

May 8 – 10 2026

The 18th China Int’l Integrated Housing Industry & Building Industrialization Expo

CIHIE, a top prefabricated construction expo, integrates high-tech with the residential industry, advances green development and industrial upgrading, and has served 4,000+ clients with diverse docking services and stable industry partnerships, which will be held in Guangzhou, China from May 8th to 10th, 2026. Welcome to join us! Website: http://www.cihie.net/index.php?lang=en

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MAY

Building Leisure Buildings Events 2026

11 – 15 May 2026

Venue: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

‘From vision to reality: Inspiration from Riyadh’

Exclusive site visits, strategic insights and international networking in KSA.

Masterminds & Masterpieces

Riyadh is transforming at an unprecedented pace.

From iconic megaprojects to new cultural and leisure districts, the Saudi capital is becoming a global reference for large-scale urban development.

During Masterminds & Masterpieces, you will step inside this transformation – gaining exclusive access to the projects, strategies and decision-makers shaping one of the most ambitious city-building programs in the world.

This is an immersive study tour for professionals, policymakers, designers, developers, investors and urban innovation experts who want to understand how vision, capital and design come together in real life.

What makes this journey unique?

During Masterminds & Masterpieces, you will:

o Gain strategic insight in Riyadh’s Vision 2030, including governance models, infrastructure planning, cultural investment and market dynamics.
o Visit mega and giga projects such as Qiddiya and Diriyah, with in-depth conversations with the senior teams shaping these destinations.
o Experience integrated urban development, where sport, education and lifestyle merge in projects such as King Salman Park and Misk City.
o Connect with international peers and exchange ideas with leaders from across the global built environment.

Why Riyadh?

Riyadh is a living laboratory for large-scale urban transformation, where projects are delivered in years rather than decades. It offers a truly unique source of inspiration for professionals working on complex spatial developments, anywhere in the world.

The city’s momentum is further accelerated by major global milestones such as World Expo Riyadh 2030 and the FIFA World Cup 2034, which are driving investment across leisure, culture, mobility, public space and mixed-use development.

Core themes of the programme:

o Government-led development at scale
o Strategic use of culture, sport and leisure
o Phasing and financing of megaprojects
o Building entire districts from the ground up

The insights gained translate into practical perspectives on public-private collaboration, placemaking, financing and programming, directly applicable to projects in Europe and beyond. It is all about inspiration, strategy and future-proof development.

Who should join?

This journey is designed for professionals in urban development, real estate and the built environment who:

o Think about the future of cities and leisure destinations
o Seek international references of exceptional scale and ambition
o Value in-depth insight and high-level networks

What will you gain from this journey?

Key takeaways:

o New development strategies
o Fresh placemaking ideas and experience concepts
o Practical insight into acceleration & governance
o Global perspectives that strengthen your own projects

Riyadh is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most influential development cities and you can experience it from the inside.

Visit the Building Leisure Buildings website

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MAY

The 4th Stadiums & Sports Innovation Summit returns to Riyadh

18th – 19th May 2026

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Taking place on 18th – 19th May 2026, this leading summit brings together key stakeholders driving the future of stadiums, sports infrastructure, and the wider sports ecosystem across the region.

Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, the event will spotlight investment-led innovation, smart and sustainable venue development, and advanced fan engagement technologies—supporting long-term impact beyond the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

Key discussion themes include:

• Investment strategies and public-private partnerships for giga stadium projects
• AI-powered smart stadiums, advanced materials, and sustainability solutions
• Mixed-use venue development and expanded event-hosting capabilities
• Best practices in crowd safety and large-scale event management
• Next-generation fan engagement across live and digital platforms
• International case studies and insights from hosting major events
• Talent development, social inclusion, and sports-led tourism growth
• Legacy planning and sustainable post-event outcomes
• Esports innovation and youth engagement within Saudi Arabia’s sports ecosystem

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MAY TO JUNE

Design + Build Workshop, Italy 2026

20 May to 3 June 2026

This May, Building Trust International will host an exciting Design + Build workshop in Italy in partnership with Semplicemente, an Italian volunteer organization formed by people with disabilities who promote inclusion, autonomy and respect for the environment through collective and creative activities.

What will workshop participants learn?

Semplicemente has launched the project “Voglio una Casa” (I Want a Home) and is collaborating with Building Trust International to research and develop a sustainable, environmentally and economically accessible housing solution.

The workshop will focus on the design and construction of a small, replicable residential prototype, built using sustainable materials and participatory processes. For two weeks, volunteers from around the world will work side by side with local professionals and people with disabilities in a deeply inclusive, community-based experience.

When:

Build Workshop: Wednesday 20th May to Wednesday 3rd June 2026

The project aims to:

• Offer non-profit, affordable housing solutions for people with disabilities
• Develop a sustainable, low-cost, replicable bio-architecture model
• Support independent living through active participation in space management
• Regenerate abandoned public green areas and return them to the community

Please note spaces are limited, so hopeful participants should email info(at)buildingtrustinternational.org to receive their application form and register for this exciting workshop.

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JUNE

Desert Architecture Forum 2026

rescheduled from 30-31 March 2026 to 18 – 19 June 2026

Building on the resounding success of the 1st Desert Architecture Forum in Dubai, February 2025 which brought together world-renowned architects, sustainability leaders, and urban innovators, the forum returns in 2026 with a stronger vision and expanded scope to underscore the vital role of desert architecture in shaping climate-smart cities, resilient infrastructures, and self-sufficient communities across the Middle East and beyond.

As the only dedicated platform in the region, the forum will feature powerful discussions, groundbreaking case studies, and actionable strategies that not only continue the dialogue but also deliver tangible roadmaps and partnerships to accelerate the transition toward climate-resilient, environmentally harmonious built environments. The Forum provides a unique marketplace of ideas and opportunities providing direct access to project owners, architects, and consultants, along with exclusive networking, one-to-one meetings, and a showcase platform to highlight innovations and build partnerships between project owners, regulators, architects, contractors, consultants, and technology providers.

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2026 Architecture Events News

Sir John Soane’s Museum Events in 2026

2026 at Sir John Soane’s Museum will see a celebration of an English Baroque architect, adventurer, playwright and spy 300 years after his death, and an exploration of the enduring influence of ancient Egypt on British architecture and design, plus a showcase of contemporary architectural drawing practices.

Vanbrugh: The Drama of Architecture

4 March – 28 June 2026

Soane office, Royal Academy Lecture Drawings of the work of Sir John Vanbrugh, Blenheim Palace (Oxon), elevation, SM 74/4/8:

photo courtesy of Sir John Soane’s Museum

300 years after his death, a major new exhibition exploring one of the UK’s greatest architects – Sir John Vanbrugh (1664–1726) – will open in the spring.

Some of the UK’s most admired and loved country houses like Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard were the result of Vanbrugh’s genius, becoming cornerstones of English Baroque. Soane cited him as one of his great influences, saying Vanbrugh had “all the fire and power of Michelangelo and Bernini”.

Curated by Sir Charles Saumarez Smith CBE and architect Roz Barr, the exhibition will feature never-before-exhibited drawings from the collections of the V&A, the Royal Institute of British Architects, the National Portrait Gallery and Sir John Soane’s Museum, including many in Vanbrugh’s own hand.

Perhaps overshadowed by contemporaries Nicholas Hawksmoor and Sir Christopher Wren, the emotional impact and imagination of Vanbrugh has continued to be admired, particularly by architects, in the centuries since. The exhibition will highlight Vanbrugh’s enduring architectural ideas and influence, including on two of the most influential architects of the 20^th century, Robert Venturi (1925-2018) and Denise Scott Brown (b.1931). A new short film by filmmaker Jim Venturi, their son, will explore this connection and will be shown on loop in the Museum’s Foyle Space.

Vanbrugh: The Drama of Architecture will introduce new audiences to the work of an architect, dramatist and radical, whose plays, drawings, and buildings continue to inspire, 300 years on.

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Soane Medal Lecture

Autumn 2026

Continuing Sir John Soane’s encouragement to better understand the central importance of architecture in people’s lives, the Soane Medal has become an integral part in the art calendar.

Recognising architects, educators and critics, the recipient of next year’s award, selected by a panel of distinguished judges, will receive a replica of the original gold medal presented to Sir John Soane by the ‘Architects of England’ in 1835, as well as deliver a lecture that is open to all.

More details will be announced in Autumn 2026.

About Sir John Soane’s Museum

Sir John Soane’s house and collection at No. 13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields has been a national museum since the early nineteenth century. Designed by renowned architect Sir John Soane and filled with his world-class collection of paintings, sculptures, artefacts and models, the Museum retains the same fabric and design as at the time of Soane’s death in 1837.

Today, the Museum encourages access to Soane’s legacy in its broadest sense: architecture and design, creative originality, a commitment to learning and enquiry, and the connections between past and present that the Museum and its collections reveal. The Museum is open Wednesdays to Sundays, 10am to 5pm. Entry is free. There is no need to pre-book – you can walk in on the day. Sir John Soane’s Museum, 13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3BP.
More at www.soane.org | #SoaneMuseum | (at)soanemuseum

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OCTOBER 2026

World Stadiums & Arenas Summit – Riyadh 2026

reschedules “2nd World Stadiums & Arenas Summit” from 31 March – 1 April 2026 to 14 – 15 October 2026

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