Start Date : 25 Sept 11   End Date : 1 Oct 11 Location: Tokyo, Japan

The UIA World Congress is a major international architectural event that attracts around 10,000 participants. “DESIGN 2050,” UIA 2011 TOKYO, will provide delegates with opportunities to discuss the future of architecture and cities through keynote speeches, technical sessions, international competitions, workshops, exhibitions and tours.

Contemporary architecture is intimately linked to all activities on the planet and has a significant influence on them. In the 21st century, architecture will be called upon to fulfil an even greater role and responsibilities in the creation of sustainable societies attractive cities, and in the protection of human life and lifestyles. That is why “DESIGN 2050” the main theme for UIA2011 TOKYO will develop three sub-themes: “Environment,” “Cultural Exchange” and “Life.”

The upcoming congress will bring together architects, engineers, researchers and students from every part of the world to create a future vision of architecture and cities of 2050 and beyond taking the UIA Sustainable by Design Strategy to the next level.

Fumihiko Maki, UIA gold Medallist, will deliver the opening address. David Adjaye, Vladimir Slapeta, Christoph Ingenhoven, SANAA, Kazuyo Sejima & Ryue Nishizawa have already confirmed their participation as keynote speakers.

Event Organization
Name of organization:  UIA 2011 TOKYO Japan Organizing Board
Venue Name: Tokyo International Forum
Address: Marunouchi District
Event focal point: DESIGN 2050
E-mail address:  Contact@uia2011tokyo.com
Website: http://www.uia2011tokyo.com