Architects' Council of Europe (ACE-CAE)

How can heritage restoration heal communities? The 3rd UREHERIT Conference will explore how participatory heritage recovery fosters social resilience, strengthens identity, and empowers local communities. Highlight: A Ukrainian-Romanian Volunteer Heritage Camp brought together 50+ experts, students, and NGOs to protect and restore the Lanckoronski-Rzewuski Palace in Rozdil, Ukraine. Learn from leading partners: Ordinul Arhitecților din România & Ro3kvit: Urban Coalition for Ukraine, with Build Ukraine Together - BUR, Heritage.UA, and more. Join us in the 3rd UREHERIT conference on April 11 at the National Gallery of Art in Vilnius to discover more! . #ureherit #nsau #architectsforUkraine  #WeStandWithUkraine  #RecoverUkraine #CulturalHeritage #culture #buildbackbetter #HeritageIsHome

Be part of #UIA2026BCN Call for participants! #UIA2026BCN Call for Participants is now open! Apply by 23 May 2025 to be part of the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona. The theme “Becoming. #Architectures for a planet in transition” will shape the Congress programme as a platform to explore innovative perspectives, interdisciplinary approaches and transformative ideas that address contemporary challenges. #architecture #congress

Join the ACE HUB Community The Architects' Council of Europe (ACE-CAE) has launched #ACEHUB, a mobile app designed to connect and empower architects across Europe 📲 ▫️Professional Matchmaking – Find peers and collaborators based on your skills, expertise, and interests. ▫️Peer-to-Peer Communication – Join interest groups, exchange ideas, and stay connected with the architectural community. ▫️Event & Cultural Updates – Never miss an important architectural event again! Share + discover conferences across Europe. Supported by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union, ACE HUB is a new one-stop platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and staying up to date with the latest in architecture. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ef4RdjZW #ACEHUB #ArchitectsOfEurope #Networking #CreativeEurope #UIA

Time to get inspired! If you are in #Brussels don't miss the EUmies Awards new exhibition 'Empowering #Europe. Arquitectures Catalanes' that shows the Catalan architectural works nominated for the EUmies Awards from 1988 to the present. Organized by the Fundació Mies van der Rohe and #CreativeEurope, the exhibition showcases the nominated projects built in Catalonia or designed by Catalan studios across Europe, that have helped shape both Catalonia and Europe while reflecting on initiatives and policies that have strengthened Europe in various fields, such as social cohesion, ecological challenges, material experimentation, technological innovation, and economic growth. International experts and juries have awarded 7 of these Catalan architectural works with the Prize in the categories of Architecture (1992 and 2015), Emerging (2011, 2015, 2022, and 2024), and Young Talent (2020). These projects structure the exhibition into five thematic groups, reflecting on: providing cities with a network of public facilities; creating new landscapes or intervening in existing ones; new models of collective housing; architectural legacies linked to major events; and the rehabilitation, reuse, and transformation of pre-existing architectures. — ➡️ EXHIBITION February 17 - Mid-May, 2025 Espai Catalunya Europa, Brussels

Public Conference “Reconstructing Ukraine: Heritage is Home” UREHERIT, together with the Architects Association of Lithuania (Lietuvos kraštovaizdžio architektų sąjunga), invites you to the third public conference on 11 April 2025 at the National Gallery of Art in Vilnius. This year’s theme: “Reconstructing #Ukraine:# Heritage is Home” The conference will bring together architects, urbanists, and heritage professionals from across #Europe to discuss the preservation, recovery, and adaptation of cultural heritage in Ukraine. Join us to explore topics including: >>Assessment of urban and architectural heritage value >>Evaluating and protecting heritage damaged by war >>Community engagement and empowerment in heritage preservation and adaptation >>Holistic renovation of modernist housing >>Architectural competitions as a tool for meaningful and #sustainable heritage recovery >>The role of technology in cultural heritage preservation With the participation of ACE Vice-President, Carl Bäckstrand. Info & registration: https://linktr.ee/ureherit #architecture #ukraine Ruta Leitanaite

How the EU Culture Compass will shape Europe’s Future – ACE Joins the Dialogue Last week, ACE participated in the European Commission’s inaugural consultation on the #CultureCompass – the new EU Strategic Framework for Culture. The European Commission is taking significant steps toward shaping the future of Europe’s cultural landscape. Under the leadership of Glenn Micallef, Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport, the Commission is launching the Culture Compass as a guiding framework to enhance cultural policy making across Europe. Over 50 cross-sectoral and sector-specific cultural organisations gathered on 20 March for an insightful discussion on the initiative, a key part of the Commissioner’s mandate. ACE President Ruth Schagemann shared her perspective: “The core principles guiding cultural cooperation in the EU must be rooted in Quality and Identity. Quality, as defined by the #Davos #Baukultur Quality System, transcends aesthetics—it’s about sustainability, inclusion, and fostering a sense of belonging. #Architecture is not merely construction; it is a cultural expression of our identity and a reflection of #Europe’s diverse heritage.” #architecture #culture #europe #policy

Register Today!  “Architects + Engineers: Partnership for Resilient Design” Joint Conference Thursday 15 May 2025 @European Convention Centre Luxembourg (ECCL) For the first time, the Architects' Council of Europe (ACE-CAE)is teaming up with OAI - Ordre des Architectes et des Ingénieurs-Conseils), EFCA - European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations) and the European Council of Engineers Chambers (ECEC) to organise a joint conference aimed at: 🟠  Showcasing how architecture and engineering professions are driving resilient design aligned with New European Bauhaus ambitions. 🟠  Exploring challenges faced and innovative tools that support collaboration between architects and engineers. 🟠  Highlighting the procurement of design services and proposing concrete recommendations for revising the EU Public Procurement Directive to promote high-quality design across Europe. The #NewEuropeanBauhaus highlights the importance of creating sustainable, inclusive, and beautiful living spaces while fostering a green transition. Collaboration across disciplines is essential to ensuring the success of this vision. 🏛️ This conference will bring together around 300 professionals from the built environment across Europe, including top-level representatives from the OAI, ACE, EFCA, ECEC, the European Commission, and the Luxembourg Government. 🟠  Download the full programme: https://lnkd.in/eZn449aR 🟠 Register now and be part of this exciting event! Special code for EU architects - contact ACE (info@ace-cae.eu) https://lnkd.in/egmjjEst Additionally, the conference will be accompanied by a cultural and networking program running from 14-17 May 2025. Read more on ACE website: https://lnkd.in/e7qzteQQ This event is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union. #ResilientDesign #Architecture #Engineering #NewEuropeanBauhaus #Sustainability #PublicProcurement #Collaboration #EUEvents #Luxembourg2025

#Affordable #Housing - Addressing the #Housing Crisis in the Union Conference' in the European Parliament Yesterday, a conference co-organised by the European Commission and the European Parliament focused on the ongoing #housing crisis and explored potential EU-level solutions. MEPs, Commission representatives, and other EU institutions had the opportunity to hear from national and regional authorities, as well as stakeholders, about the efforts underway in EU countries to improve access to affordable housing. On this occasion, Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said: "And we are here because we need to deliver more decent #housing. It is not just about increasing the quantity of Europe's housing stock; it is also about quality. We need to invest in decent, accessible and durable houses, well connected to local infrastructure – for health and education, services and resources – which provide the building blocks of communities, and the foundations of our societies. We can draw inspiration from the #NewEuropeanBauhaus, which promotes buildings that are #sustainable, #inclusive and enriching for their local environment ». ACE President, Ruth Schagemann, contributed to the discussion, emphasising that the key to increasing #affordable #housing in Europe lies in fostering innovation, quality, and collaboration. Quality, in this context, means ensuring decent, comfortable, and sustainable living conditions, while also prioritizing accessibility and affordability. Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/ewRgYX7d Read the speech of the Speech by Commissioner Jørgensen at 'Affordable Housing - Addressing the Housing Crisis in the Union Conference' in the European Parliament:  https://lnkd.in/ewJKR4aH #housing #eu

🟢 Shaping the Future of our Cities: ACE at the kick-off event of the European URBAN Forum Yesterday, ACE President Ruth Schagemann participated in the European Parliament in the kick-off event of the EUROPEAN URBAN FORUM, a vital platform for shaping #EU policies that impact our built environment. Bringing together #policymakers, #city representatives, and professionals, the forum aims to foster collaboration to build more #sustainable and resilient urban environments. On this occasion, ACE President underlined that #architecture, urban planning and landscape architecture are key drivers for the transformation of our cities. High-quality design fosters economic growth, strengthens resilience, and enhances social cohesion. The solutions exist—we now need a supportive regulatory framework and financial tools to scale them up! Looking forward to working with the #EUF, cities and all stakeholders.  Special thanks to the #EUF Chairs Marcos Ros Sempere Fabienne Keller Nikolina Brnjac

Discover the Europa Nostra #7MostEndangered Heritage Sites in Europe for 2025, together with EIB Institute & #CreativeEurope of the European Commission 👇 🇦🇲 Arakelots Monastery & Settlement 🇩🇰 Nyborg Castle 🇬🇷 Castle of Monemvasia 🇵🇱 Great Synagogue, Orla 🇷🇸 Generalštab Modernist Complex, Belgrade 🇸🇪 Valhalla Swimming Hall, Gothenburg 🇬🇧 Victoria Tower Gardens, London For Glenn Micallef, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture & Sport:"#CulturalHeritage is the foundation for building an inclusive, prosperous & sustainable future for the EU. It is a testimony to our diversity, generates millions of jobs & is a source of inspiration for the cultural & creative sectors."