Past Events
AIA Continental Europe - Chapter Meeting
Chapter Meeting will be held virtually on December 9th at 18:00 CET
Details on how to join the call will be emailed to all members
AIA International Conference 2023 Mexico City
AIA International Conference 2023 Mexico City
MEMORIES AND VISIONS
November 2-6 2023
Monday Extension - Fall 2023 Conference - Chinon, France
For those who will be able to extend their stay to Monday, thanks to our new corporate partner Asselin, we are able to offer a very interesting program.
The day will start with a coach transfer to Thouars, hometown of the Asselin company workshops. There we will be welcomed at their carpentry workshop where the new spire of the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris was recently assembled. We will then go on to visit their joinery workshop and get a sense of their craftmanship in restoring and recreating historic joinery. Asselin will then offer us a buffet lunch in the workshop giving the participants to chance to meet with the craftsman.
After lunch we will leave for a short drive to the incredible Oiron castle, approximately 15 minutes from Thouars. Following a guided visit of this great XVIth and XVIIth century site we will have a short coffee break and return to Chinon for the end of the conference around 16:45.
More information about Asselin and Oiron can be found here :
Asselin – Carpentry and Joinery
Fall 2023 Conference - Chinon, France
The fall conference will take place in Chinon, France, with a theme of heritage and historic restoration.
*** The program has been updated to include an optional extension on Monday 9th October. Full details can be found on the upcoming events page
October 5-8, 2023
A'23 AIA Conference on Architecture 2023
A’23 in San Francisco
June 7-10, 2023
The architecture and design event of the year is heading to the beautiful Bay Area
2023 AIA Continental Europe SPRING CONFERENCE – SICILY
AIA Continental Europe is delighted to announce the dates for the Chapter's Spring Conference:
Sicily: Crossroads of Culture
Contemporary design meets Architectural Heritage
From 25th to 29th May 2023, including an optional Monday extension.
Registration - CLOSED
Sicily is our next destination for an overview of the rich history, culture, and architecture that has influenced much of Europe over thousands of years. The AIA CE spring conference will start in Siracusa and the Island of Ortiga, key destinations of sailors from ancient Greece and other Mediterranean ports. This is also the first of many UNESCO World Heritage sites that we will visit during the conference, historical gems, rich in well preserved stone-paved streets and baroque architecture with a maritime heritage.
Modern architecture and urban design in Italy will be highlighted throughout the conference, starting with the work of Giancarlo De Carlo and the Renzo Piano G124 workshop, and their relationship with the region and city of Catania.
The program includes guided walking tours and lectures by architectural historians and local professionals that will share their insights into the trends that have influenced the development of Sicily over the centuries. We will rub shoulders with representatives of the Order of Architects in Catania and Siracusa, learning how Sicilian architects are meeting the challenges of modern civilisation while preserving the outstanding local heritage. In addition to the unique networking opportunities with AIA members and international architects practicing throughout Europe and abroad, the Continuing Education content of the program's presentations and site visits will allow attendees to satisfy a major part of their qualification requirements in Europe and the USA (estimated LU's will be communicated along with the final program).
Continuing in the theme of "Frozen Music" (thanks to ABB), we will listen to compositions written by Antonietta Nicastro, a well-known Sicilian pianist and composer during a piano concert that will anchor classical and modern music to the outstanding architecture that is part of the Sicilian heritage. The Monday extension will include a visit to the "Cantine Barbadoro" in Caltagirone, one of the first net-zero energy buildings in Sicily, designed by Veronica Leone, vice president of the Ordine degli Architetti Catania.
The 2022 conferences organised by AIA in Porto and London were a huge success. We hope you will join us in Sicily for what promises to be another unforgettable event in the tradition of AIA European conferences during the past 25+ years.
May is a beautiful season to be in Sicily, so don't hesitate to extend your visit to see more of the region!
AIA Continental Europe - Italy Section
Friday November 11th, 2022,
16:30 – 18:30 Session 1: Venice Architects Chapter Welcome (2LU/HSW)
Discussion & tour of commercial area of Venice and the environmental impacts and mitigations on the city
18:30 – 20:30 Session 2: Working Man’s Architecture, Walking Tour of Sestiere San Polo (2LU/HSW)
20:30 Cicchetti & Spritz: Enjoy local food and culture, cost not included in registration
Saturday November 12th, 2022,
09:30 – 13:30 Session 3: Reimagined Venice Modernism (4LU/HSW)
09:30 Walking Facades of Venice Reimagined
10:30 Fondego dei Tedeschi by OMA-AMO Rem Koolhas
13:00 Walk & enter areas of Giardini della Biennale & Sestiere II Castello e l’Arsenale
13:30 Lunch: InParadiso Art Gallery
15:00 – 18:00 Session 4: The Craft of Venice (3LU/HSW)
The Olivetti Store F.A.I. by Carlo Scarpa / La Basilica di San Marco - Mosaic Floors
Possible Vaporetto Tour Grand Canal hosted by Judith Di Maio
AIA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - LONDON 2022: TRANSFORMATIONS
Welcome to London for our AIA UK, AIA Continental Europe and AIA International joint conference!
Event Description
On behalf of AIA International, AIA UK and AIA Continental Europe are organising a 3-day conference in London. The conference will open at the Design Museum on Thursday, September 29th and will follow with 3 days of talks and tours from Sept 30th to October 2, 2022.
Entitled ‘Transformations’ we will take a look at the transformations that have happened in London since the last London Conference in 2014. Each day of the conference will be held in a different location and will look at the transformation of old into new, through buildings, public space, the urban campus, renovations of historic buildings, sustainability, innovations in housing and explorations of colour.
The last international conference was held in London in 2014 and we will start the first full day of the conference where we began the last, at London’s Kings Cross, to see how the area has developed over the past 8 years, moving onto Camden to explore the Hawley Wharf Masterplan. Saturday will focus on Midtown, Aldwych Quarter and the LSE Campus; hidden in plain sight, the developments in this area have strengthened the cultural and educational programmes through a strong commitment to the urban realm, design, regeneration, and the repurposing of historic buildings. Sunday we will look at innovations in housing, cultural buildings, and explorations in colour. Participants will enjoy talks and tours with a Gala dinner boat ride on the Thames.
Registration now open! Book before 31 July to take advantage of our Early Bird rates.
AIA Continental Europe Conference: Porto I Spring 2022
Porto, Portugal
AIA Europe International Conference | April 2022
The Chapter Conference of Porto, Portugal, is scheduled for April 21-24 2022. A Monday extension is planned for April 25th. Registration will open late December 2021 - early January 2022.
Fall 2021 Virtual Conference
The AIA Continental Europe Chapter will be organizing its own virtual conference. This event is free of charge, but participants need to register in order to receive credits.
AIA Continental Europe Conference: Brussels I Fall 2019
International Conference and Chapter Meeting
Brussels I Fall 2019
Brussels, Belgium | October 3rd - 6th, 2019
During this conference you will visit/experience:
a glass courthouse
a transatlantic headquarters
a suspended train station
some art nouveau
a renovated belfry
some great food
a former customs building with design boutiques
a new museum in a former garage
a new museum in a former coal mining headquarters
a new museum in a former brewery
more great food
a port authority rooftop extension
a gothic cathedral
some great beer
more art nouveau
a new museum on water
an art nouveau restaurant in the sky
an art deco palace
AIA Europe Conference: Copenhagen l Spring 2019
Conference Description:
At AIA Europe's Spring 2019 Conference – Livability in Copenhagen – We will explore How it works, Why it works, Where it works, When it works, and …sometimes doesn’t.
We will explore key factors that affect many European cities to which the city of Copenhagen has developed a unique response.
Sustainability, Live/work balance, the cycling culture, designing with acoustics, lighting and water, the city’s design culture, and exploring public and private space in the city.
To mimic life in this engaging city, we will explore the city by boat, bike, walking tours and even a morning run. Lectures, cocktail hours and a gala dinner in locations throughout the city will inform your new perspective on Copenhagen.
The current conference itinerary is scheduled to achieve 15 LUs, but is subject to change.
Upon arrival to conference registration, each guest will be given a 72 hour transit pass called Copenhagen City Pass for transportation to conference events. It is advised to download the Danish Transport mobile app, Rejseplannen for accurate travel information regarding buses and trains: Apple Google Play
#AIACPH2019
Please join us!
Conference registration is open to both members and non-members of AIA Europe
Language is English
Questions should be sent to Conference Chairs, Jake Spruit and Ryan Wakat .
* Estimated AIA CES Learning Units for Full Conference Registration: 15 Learning Units
* AIA Europe may make changes to the program content. A final program will be published in Spring 2019.
Download Printable PDF Conference Description Here
Interactive Venue Map:
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Venue: Schmidt Hammer Lassen Office
Address: Njalsgade 17a, Pakhus 2
17:00-18:30 Registration opens
17:30-18:00 Welcome Cocktail and Tour of Schmidt Hammer Lassen Office
18:00-19:30 Lecture and Architectural Walking Tour of the Islands Brygge Neighborhood
19:30 Dinner on your own
Friday, April 12, 2019
AM Venue: Design Museum Denmark
Address: Bredgade 68
PM Venue: KADK, Auditorium 2
Danneskiold-Samsøes Alle 53
8:00-9:00 Registration Opens - Design Museum Denmark
9:00-9:30 Opening Remarks - Welcome presentation by AIACE President Les Jordan, Jake Spruit and team
9:30-10:30: Presentation: Copenhagen and Denmark
10:30-11:00 Coffee break
11:00-12:30: DAC Walking Tour: A Walk Through Time: Explore Copenhagen’s Architecture
12:30-13:30: Lunch
13:45-15:00: Boat Tour - Harbor Architecture by Boat
15:00-17:30: Tour, Lecture(s) and discussions - Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation (KADK)
17:30-18:30: Happy Hour at 3XN Office
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Venue: Danish Architecture Center
Address: Bryghuspladsen 10
07:00-08:00 Optional morning run or bike ride
09:00-09:15 Welcome and Coffee at BLOX / Danish Architecture Center
9:15-10:15: Introduction to Danish Architecture Center
9:30-11:00: Presentation: Lecture and Discussion, Sustainability and Research and Engineering Combing with Architecture
10:45-11:00: Sponsor Presentation and Tour of the Danish Architecture Center
11:00-12:00: Lecture and Discussion: Tackling the Complexities: Material Selection and Sustainable Building Research
12:00-13:00: Lunch and Tour of the Danish Architecture Center
13:00-13:30: Travel to Amager from the Danish Architecture Center to M1 Metro
13:30-17:00: Ørestad Architectural Walking tour
17:00-19:00: Open Program
19:00-23:00: Gala Dinner at Søren K Restaurant at the Black Diamond Library
Sunday, April 14, 2019
AM Venue: COBE Architects
Address: Pakhaus 54, Orientkaj 4
PM Venue: Swiss Embassy Denmark
Address: Richelieus Alle 14, 2900 Hellerup
8:45-10:00: Chapter Meeting at COBE Office
10:15-10:30: Firm Tour of COBE Office
110:30-12:00 Architectural Walking Tour starting from the COBE office: Nordhavn Masterplan
12:00-13:00: Lunch at COBE office
13:00-14:00 Roundtable Discussion: Copenhagen & Livability
14:00-14:45: Travel to Grundtvigs Kirke via S-Tog
14:45-15:30: Tour of Grundtvigs Kirke
15:30-16:00: Travel to the Open Swiss Embassy
16:00-17:30: Reception at the Swiss Embassy
Close of Conference
AIA Europe Conference: Budapest l Fall 2018
Culture Along The Danube
The conference will explore the cultural projects that have developed in Budapest
in recent decades. The aim is to explore various level of culture- from the “high”
culture venue- MÜPA- a large performing arts facility- to Liget Budapest- the
new museum quarter development underway in the center of the city. In addition,
the new campus of the Central European University will be a venue. Each day
will transpire at a new venue, introducing a new building in and of itself. Read More.
AIA Europe Conference: Pristina l Spring 2018
International Conference and Chapter Meeting
Youth Space & Urban Transformation
Pristina, Kosovo | April 5th - 8th, 2018
Young people in cities around the world are mobilizing to advance sustainable urban development. Perhaps nowhere in Europe is it right now more vital than in Pristina – the capital city of Europe’s newest and youngest country – where half the population is under the age of 25. A place that was not long ago torn apart by war is today a place filled with young people and possibilities.
Following the end of the Kosovo War in 1999, Pristina experienced a population boom that dramatically changed the built environment. The number of inhabitants doubled in just a few years and a rapid, post-war reconstruction resulted in unregulated, uncontrolled urban growth that created serious structural and functional challenges for the future. Today, a new generation of governance and youth-led initiatives are taking immediate action to improve the quality of urban life and public spaces.
This AIA Europe International Conference will explore the ways young architects, planners, and a vibrant scene of urban creatives are energizing the sustainable transformation of Pristina and Tirana, the capital of neighboring Albania.
In addition to presenting their cities' latest projects and goals, the conference will also present the outstanding yet hardly-known buildings of late socialist modernism like the National Library of Kosovo, which recently received a Getty Foundation "Keeping It Modern" Grant, awarded to Modernist buildings "of the highest architectural significance" around the globe. A local team of young activists has secured the grant is now rallying behind its restoration and nomination for national protection.
Through lectures and panel discussions, site visits, and a concurrent student design competition, this three-day architecture and urbanism conference will augment the youth perspective on sustainable urban development.
Bardhyl Rama, Intl Assoc AIA, Conference Committee Chair : Bardhyl.rama@aiaeurope.org
AIA Europe Conference: Prague 20/20 | Fall 2017
AIA Europe's international conference series provides an in-depth look at the most important projects developing across Europe today. Focusing each on a different European city, the twice yearly conferences explore the leading ways architects are working collaboratively to build better urban environments.
The Fall 2017 program – Prague 20/20 – highlights the 20th anniversary of AIA Europe's last conference in Prague. With perfect sight; hind sight, Prague 20/20 will be looking back at the major urban developments that have taken shape over the last 20 years, while also re-visiting the cherished historic sites. Read More
Italy Section Event: Montepulciano | Summer 2017
The Medieval hill town of Montepulciano was transformed in the 16th century when its alliance with Florence and patronage of the Medici family, brought a dramatic increase in the fortunes of local families and access to the best architectural talents of the day. By the end of the 16th century the town had transformed itself into 'the pearl of the renaissance'. Prosperity continued well into the 18th century and there are an extraordinary number of significant architectural monuments and works of art to be found in the town. We will visit a number of these not normally open to the public and will see some recent renovation and restoration projects that are part of a new economic 'renaissance' that is taking place today. Read More