{"id":3932,"date":"2026-07-15T08:31:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T06:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ace-cae.eu\/?post_type=ace-news&p=3932"},"modified":"2026-07-15T10:18:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:18:43","slug":"form-follows-transformation-begins-its-european-journey-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"ace-news","link":"https:\/\/ace-cae.eu\/bg\/news\/form-follows-transformation-begins-its-european-journey-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cForm Follows Transformation\u201d Begins Its European Journey in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As part of the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 in Barcelona<\/strong>, the Architects\u2019 Council of Europe<\/strong> premiered its exhibition \u201cForm Follows Transformation: Moments that Redefine Europe\u2019s Existing Buildings\u201d<\/strong>, presenting inspiring architectural responses to one of Europe\u2019s most pressing challenges: how to transform, reuse, and adapt the buildings we already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Co-funded by the European Union\u2019s Creative Europe programme<\/strong>, the exhibition explores how transformation, renovation, and adaptive reuse can become central strategies for addressing climate change, supporting social needs, and preserving Europe\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted at the Disseny Hub Barcelona (DHUB)<\/strong>, the exhibition brought together 20 exemplary projects from across Europe<\/strong>, demonstrating how architects are rethinking existing buildings as valuable resources rather than constraints. Through innovative design approaches, circular strategies, and sensitive interventions, the featured projects show how transformation can preserve the identity of places while creating new opportunities for their future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following its premiere in Barcelona, \u201cForm Follows Transformation\u201d will travel across Europe in the coming years<\/strong>, creating opportunities for architects, policymakers, students, and the wider public to discover inspiring examples of transformation and exchange knowledge on the future of Europe\u2019s existing building stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photos by Joelle Gueguen, courtesy of Red&Grey.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rethinking Europe\u2019s Existing Buildings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Europe\u2019s built environment is undergoing a profound transformation. Faced with climate challenges, resource scarcity, and changing social needs, the future of architecture increasingly depends on how we work with what already exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cForm Follows Transformation\u201d<\/strong> presents transformation not as a technical solution alone, but as a new architectural culture based on care, adaptation, and long-term stewardship. The exhibition highlights how buildings are shaped by layers of history, materials, communities, and uses, and how architects can unlock their potential through thoughtful interventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The showcased projects demonstrate that reuse is not simply about preserving the past. It is about creating new possibilities for the future: reducing environmental impact, strengthening communities, and generating high-quality places that respond to contemporary needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photos by Joelle Gueguen, courtesy of Red&Grey.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

20 Projects Demonstrating the Potential of Transformation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The exhibition presents 20 projects selected from across Europe, illustrating the diversity of approaches to transforming existing buildings. Together, they demonstrate how architecture can respond creatively to different contexts, scales, and challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The featured projects include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n