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June 28 to july 2, 2026
NAX Members at the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 in Barcelona
UIA Congeress
STERLING PRESSER was pleased to attend the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 in Barcelona, which provided an outstanding platform for international exchange, new collaborations, and networking across the global architecture community. Together with a delegation of leading German architecture and planning firms, the Network for Architectural Export (NAX) presented the exhibition "Now. Near. Next.", highlighting the innovation, design excellence, and international expertise of contemporary German architecture.
Complemented by a diverse program of professional workshops, panel discussions, and networking events, NAX created valuable opportunities for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and future international partnerships, further strengthening the global presence of German architectural practice.
Held from 28 June to 2 July 2026, the congress formed part of the Barcelona World Capital of Architecture 2026 program. Bringing together more than 8,000 participants from over 130 countries, the event explored architecture's social responsibility, urban transformation, and sustainability under the central theme "Becoming."




The German Federal Chamber of Architects (BAK) was represented by Wiebke Ahues (Vice President and UIA Head of Delegation), Dr. Tillman Prinz (Federal Managing Director and Advisor to the UIA Professional Practice Commission), and NAX, reinforcing Germany's active role in international architectural dialogue.
Following the congress, the UIA General Assembly convened with nearly 300 delegates representing 148 member organizations from 126 countries, reaffirming the importance of international cooperation and professional exchange within the global architectural community.
Throughout the event, the Sterling Presser team engaged with architects, planners, institutions, and industry leaders from around the world, strengthening existing relationships and establishing new connections for future collaboration.

© Till Budde
Sterling Presser
Architects Engineers PartGmbB
BERLIN, Germany