In preparation for the main week of the UIA World Congress
of Architects taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (UIA2021RIO), the UIA
International Competitions Commission (ICC) has prepared a Special Edition on
the theme "Achieving design excellence through international architectural
competitions".
The online publication features contributions from
architects involved in some of the UIA's endorsed competitions - competition
organizers, jurors and winners - discussing the role of competitions in
promoting excellence in architecture, sustainability and cultural
diversity.
With introductory remarks from UIA President Thomas Vonier on the value of competing as well as an article by ICC Co-directors Regina Gonthier and Jerzy Grochulski on the value of design competitions, this special edition will provide insight on what the UIA's endorsement for an architectural competition means, how to get it and the impact it has on the winners' careers.