UIA WORLD CONGRESS OF ARCHITECTS
SUSTAINABLE FUTURES
LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND
Be part of the change! Meet up in Copenhagen to explore the topics of the futures, listen to inspiring changemakers, experience new materiales and methods, talk, sense and collaborate so we can create a more sustainable built environment together.
Expect: Keynote dialogues, new findings presented on the science track, next gen activities, a packed programme in Bella Center with amongst others, the OBEL AWARD talks, VELUX Daylight Talks & REALDANIA talks. See exhibitions, join fun social events, explore tours, pavilions & exciting side events all around Copenhagen! We can’t wait to see you!
PROGRAMME
2-6 JULY 2023
Accommodation
NEWS
YOUR VOICE MATTERS
NEW: A GUIDE ON DANISH ARCHITECTURE!
There are many existing solutions that focus on architecture and sustainability and illustrate how architecture can contribute to the realisation of the Global Goals.
BOOK TOURS & SOCIAL EVENTS
Make sure to book tours at the end of each congress day and reserve your seat for unique experiences at historic Copenhagen City Hall or converted industrial area Øksnehallen.
CIRCULARITY & NEW IDEAS IN THE HOUSING SECTOR
The four winners of the international ideas competition Neighbourhoods for Generations have been revealed.
THE CITY OF COPENHAGEN
The World Congress takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark, appointed UNESCO UIA World Capital of Architecture 2023. The whole city will be a vibrant stage of events and invitations to celebrate sustainable urban development – culminating in the World Congress at Bella Center in July. It is a city that mixes green mindset with ingenuity and fun. The city is built for bike rides, the harbour has been repurposed for swimming, parks, gardens and small green oases are sprinkled all over town. Copenhagen offers excellent opportunities to explore the city, whether by foot, bike or wheelchair.
THE VENUE:
BELLA CENTER
Bella Center Copenhagen is well situated in one of Copenhagen’s newer districts Ørestad – close to both airport and city centre by bike or metro. You will see it as never before – a vibrant stage of unique meeting places, a celebration of universal design, explorative constructions and wayfinding to guide you.
Accessibility is our priority. Meeting rooms and larger halls have lifts available. Auditoriums can be accessed via stages. Service animals are welcome. Entrances to the venue are accessible.
NEW GUIDE ON DANISH ARCHITECTURE
The Danish Association of Architects has published a brand new guidebook entitled “A Guide to Danish Architecture – Towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals” . 60 Danish Architectural projects, contributing to one or more of the goals. As it says in the book’s preface ‘Architects have the power to change habits and behaviors when it comes to our built infrastructure and approach to the nature that surrounds us.’ These examples are hopefully a inspiration to create a better world, for all of us.
The teams behind the ‘From 4 to 1 planet’ pavilion are working hard these days, along the harbour of Copenhagen.
From 4 to 1 Planet is an initiative aimed at reducing climate impact from residential buildings to a fourth of the current level. Find three different answers to this question in our three pavilions, developed by next generations architects.
The SDG Pavilions will be explorative constructions that will greet you around the Copenhagen harbour area and selected locations, showcasing the latest from Danish Architect Studios in June & July 2023.
Come by and see the pavilion at Søren Kirkegaards plads on the period of June 10- August 11.
@tegnestuenlokal @lethgori @revaerk_arkitektur @realdaniadk #villumfonden @bogl_landscape @cinark_cph @smith.innovation @ronnowarkitekter #cinark #4:1planet #pavilion #fromonetooneplanet #aaenenginering

Experience the wayfinding project `ARCHITECTURE IN COMMON` during the World Congress, leading the way from Ørestad metro to Bella Center venue. Psst... It´s made by students! Yay!
Architecture in Common: Leave No One Behind is an interdisciplinary design workshop and collaborative project for Copenhagen based students.
@danish_landscape_architects in collaboration with @nextkbh, @koebenhavnskommune, Ørestad Innovation City Copenhagen, @kglakademi, and @university_of_copenhagen are initiators of the interdisciplinary collaboration in which 90 students will work together to design an installation based wayfinding strategy in Ørestad City.
Task: Strategy and installations should facilitate orientation and the design focus should be reticent of inclusion and universal design from the projects conception. The brief requires the design of spaces in which installations can remain permanently, places that are temporary while the congress is in progress and installations that are created for the congress, but afterwards will be moved to other locations in Copenhagen.
Why? -When people orientate themselves in the city, a dialogue occurs between
a person and a space. Signage, sightlines and landmarks are scanned, based on personal experience and ability the individual can then choose a direction by which to navigate themselves.
Universal Design can be understood as; design in which architecture, landscape and product are accessible to as many people as possible, i.e where as broad a range of abilities can benefit from the full aesthetic and functional enjoyment of the design.
The task calls for the insight of each professional discipline; landscape architecture, architecture and carpentry; your groups will include at least one representative from each.
We´re super excited to show YOU the project during the congress days! A big `Thank you` to all students, who made the effort to share their precious knowledge and their strength, to build the components in order to make this happen 💫
Read more via link in bio ⬆
#circular #universaldesign #students #architects #wood #inclusion

The OBEL AWARD brings you a statement piece during the World Congress:
The OBEL AWARD: UnPAVILION will be floating around the Copenhagen harbour, prompting curiosity, debate, and reflection on our contemporary and future uses of resources. It also points to the counterproductive nature of greenwashing.
Make sure to go explore all the SDG pavilions at the start of July!
The project is presented by the Danish Association of Architects and the UIA World Congress of Architects Copenhagen in collaboration with the City of Copenhagen and CPH City and Port Development. The pavilions are created in relation to the World Congress, and present activities to congress guests and visitors throughout the summer to celebrate Copenhagen as the World Capital of Architecture in 2023.
See all pavilions via link in bio 🔝
#obelawards #sustainablefutures2023 #architecture #design #cities #copenhagen #SDGpavilions
@obelaward #uia2023cph @koebenhavnskommune

We simply couldn´t agree more!
‘When we talk about rebuilding, it´s also about rebuilding our attitude and acting like a community, a collective force to do the right thing.’ -Rizvi Hassan, Architect, Bangladesh
Meet three of the architects behind the 96m2 big Rebuilding pavilion, produced by Royal Danish Academy. The pavilion will be exhibited at the World Congress in Bella Center this summer
Apart from the pavilion, the team will also host three sessions at the World Congress, along with workshops and discussions at the pavilion.
( The legendary Yasmeen Lari is participating in one of the sessions! You don´t want to miss this.. )
The MAY edition programme is live now, so you can plan your congress days, tours and side events already! Link in bio 🔝
@khwajafatmi @onnoy2021 @rizvi__hassan
Kindly sposored by Realdania
Procued by @kglakademi
Curated by @ingeborghau Hau
Architect-partner: Vandkunsten
#pavilion #kglakademi #copenhagen #architecture #sustainability #rebuild #rebuildingpavilion

The OBEL AWARD is hosting a couple of talks in inspirational settings, set as SIDE EVENTS of the World Congress.
OBEL AWARD Talks:
SUNDAY JULY 2 at the Louisiana Musuem of Modern Art: Ungrounding with Sam Draper, @kjetil_thorsen, Martha Lewis, Chris Luebkeman, Matthias Schuler and Albert Taylor .
MONDAY JULY 3 at the Danish Architecture Center: Embodied Emissions with @kabage_karanja, Stella Mutegi, @sumi_v, Tomà Berlanda and @aricchen.
Make sure you plan early! Link in bio
#obelawards #talks #uia2023cph #sustainablefutures2023 #architecture #design #ungrounding #emission #urbandesign #copenhagen
@obelaward @cave_bureau @snohetta @henninglarsenarchitects @danisharchitecturecenter @louisianamuseum

Have you met Natalie Mossin, the President of the UIA World Congress Copenhagen and Danish architect? She is looking forward to welcome you to the congress in July. Hear what she has to say on how Architecture can either re-inforce differences or help break them down – and why she thinks it is important to `Leave No One Behind`.
Do you think architecture is an essential tool to change?
Then join the congress in July to widen your perspectives and be part of the change!
Find more information via link in bio!
Video is shot at The Royal Danish Academy by @itchycph
#Copenhagen #uia2023cph #sustainablefutures2023 #sustainablesocieties #worldcongress @kglakademi
@nataliemossin

Introducing you to OBEL AWARD, one of the congress` IMPACT partners - bringing you a great selection of professionals working in the field of architecture and design, through five talks at the World Congress and their SDG pavilion.
Deep dive into topics of WELLBEING, MENDING, EMBODIED EMISSIONS, UNGROUDING or the CHALLENGES FACING CITIES, hear from the experts and get inspired by new award-winning solutions.
You can now plan your congress days with the updated MAY EDITION of the programme!
Link in bio 🔝
#obelawards #talks #uia2023cph #sustainablefutures2023 #architecture #design #cities #emission #urbandesign #copenhagen
@obelaward

Tickets at reduced price until may 31st.
You can now find 15 pavilions, a wide range of tours and 70+ side-events on our website. It´s time to plan your stay and participation during the world congress in Copenhagen.
Browse through our website to find the programme, social events, exhibitions, talks, dinners, accomondation and much more..
And PSSTTT.. @danisharchitecturecenter is a congress partner and with your congress ticket, you get free entry during the congress days from july 2-6 💫
Link om bio 🔝
#sustainablefutures2023 #denmark #climatechange #sustainability #uia2023cph #copenhagen #dac

A new Guide to Danish Architecture is out! –The guide showcases the newest cases in Denmark based on the 17 SDG goals.
Sneak peak:
AKTIVITETSSKOVEN / Middelfart. Combine intelligent solutions for rainwater management with activity and play – all within the same budget. The project invites and incorporates local knowledge from the community.
The climate is changing, and the future is going to bring more rain and more extreme weather. This creates problems around the world, especially in low-lying coastal areas. To rise to this challenge, we need to develop new solutions capable of handling more extreme weather while also providing added value in the form of improved urban spaces, activity settings, meeting places and green growth.
By creating visible added value for the local community, Aktivitetsskoven is a good example of tangible climate management that makes a positive contribution to local urban life.
Made by @adeptarchitects and @lyttarch_
THE GUIDE TO DANISH ARCHITECTURE -Towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals is published by @Arkitektforeningen
Find other great SDG cases vis link in bio 🔝
Photo: Carsten Ingemann
#sustainablefutures2023 #denmark #climatechange #sustainability #urbandesign #nature #climateaction #case #arktivitetsskoven

HOLD ON TIGHT!
The World Congress starts in only 50 days! We´re working hard to make a kick-ass congress for all of you and preparing Copenhagen for thousands of visitors this summer.
There are already thousands that have booked their tickets and we have participants from 126 countries to date!
Getting together is so important for the agenda, and in order to make the big change needed for a more sustainable future!
If you havent booked your stay, tours or planned a trip around town to see all the pavilions, now is a good time to start..
You don`t want to miss this!
Link via bio!
#Copenhagen #uia2023cph #sustainablefutures2023 #sustainablesocieties #worldcongress

Before and after congress hours, all congress days will be packed with side events and activities to join – all hosted by friends of the congress. You can now find the 70+ side events on our website. Browse through the page to find tours, swimming, expos, talks, dinners and so much more. (psssst... do you have your congress ticket?)
Link in bio 🔝
All practical info via operators.
#sideevents #sustainablefutures2023 #uia2023cph #copenhagen #denmark #explore #architecture #design #inclusivity

Join the ‘SHOWCASING UNIVERSAL DESIGN IN THE WORKPLACE: HOUSE OF DISABLED PEOPLE’S ORGANIZATIONS‘ tour on July 6 2023, 14:30 - 19:30pm.
From the very initial conceptualization of this office building, the client, the advisors and the contractors all agreed that the building should be a Danish and international beacon for inclusive architecture: the world’s most accessible office building.
The goal was to create a beautifully built work environment, within the average cost of construction for an office building, while still being accessible. This required innovative ways of thinking and new ways of designing. Explore the building and learn about the qualities that lies within the inclusive design on this tour!
Our tours require you to be a participent in the UIA World Congress. This tour is free to join!
Read more via link in bio 🔝
#bevicafonden #uia2023cph #sustainablefutures2023 #tours #copenhagen #inclusivity #explore #inclusivedesign
