Advocating for high-quality architecture

ACE is the representative organisation for the architectural profession at European level. Through its 52 Member Organisations, ACE represents the interests of over half a million architects from 36 countries in Europe.

Its membership currently consists of 52 Member Organisations, including the regulatory and professional representative bodies in all EU Member States, 6 Observers Members  (Serbia, Kosovo, Ukraine, Montenegro, Republic of North Macedonia and Moldova) from the Accession Countries plus Members with special status (UK, Switzerland and Norway).

ACE’s Mission is to:

• Influence, through advocacy, EU legislation & policies that impact on our strategic priorities;
• Be an influential and valued source of authoritative information for the architectural profession in Europe;
• Act as the unified voice of the architectural profession in the European institutions;
• Be an effectively networked representative body for EU architects and practices;
• Create an enabling practice and regulatory environment for architects & practices;
• Demonstrate the role of architects in creating a truly competitive, enriching and sustainable Europe.