IAAC master programmes take part in barcelona’s role as world capital of architecture 2026
as barcelona prepares to host a city-wide conversation around the future of architecture, IAAC students have the chance to work from within that dialogue.
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IAAC
The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) is a Barcelona-based center for research, training, production, and communication. It doubles as an experimental and experiential center where students and researchers learn by doing through a testing methodology that promotes real solutions.
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2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
