From 1981 to 2026, across sixteen editions, INTERARCH has established Sofia as a global meeting place for architectural ideas, innovation, and dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Founded in 1981 in Sofia, Bulgaria, as the World Architecture Biennale, INTERARCH is one of Europe\u2019s longest-standing international architectural forums and the most distinguished event of its kind in Southeastern Europe. Over more than four decades, the forum has evolved into an Architecture Triennale, bringing together leading architects, urban planners, educators, students, and cultural institutions from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through professional exchange, critical reflection, creative exploration, and international collaboration, INTERARCH has created a lasting platform for discussing architecture\u2019s role in shaping cities, communities, cultures, and the future of the built environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Join us in October 2026 for the sixteenth edition of INTERARCH in Sofia.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Opening of Exhibitions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The opening day will feature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Venue:<\/strong> University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG) Please note: The program is preliminary and subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Opening Ceremony<\/strong> Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lunch Break<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nProgram & Speakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Day 1 \u2014 15 October 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Good examples of the regeneration of the built environment in Europe<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
A presentation of architectural projects across different fields of practice. The competition will recognize excellence through non-monetary awards. Detailed requirements and submission information will be announced soon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
A retrospective exhibition tracing the history and evolution of the forum since its foundation in 1981.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nDay 2 \u2014 16 October 2026<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
International Conference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Aula Maxima<\/strong>
1 Hristo Smirnenski Blvd., Sofia<\/p>\n\n\n\n09:00\u201310:00<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
10:00\u201311:00<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Welcome addresses by official representatives and guests from Bulgaria and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n11:00\u201313:00<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Panel 1 \u2014 European Policies on Cities and Urban Planning<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Introduction to European Policies in Architecture<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Introduction to the New European Bauhaus<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
The \u201c15-Minute City\u201d Concept<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Circular Economy and Architecture<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n13:00\u201314:30<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Panel 2 \u2014 Sustainability, Affordable Housing, Healthy Communities, and Public Spaces<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Sustainability, Landscape Architecture, and Systems Thinking<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pritzker Prize 2021 Laureates: Approaches to Transformative Architecture<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Affordable Housing Policies and European Strategies for Implementation in Architecture<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Healthcare Architecture and Healthy Public Spaces<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCritical Architecture, Nature and Magic: Transformational Design for Recovery\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Panel 3 \u2014 Round Table Discussion<\/h1>\n\n\n\n