UNESCO names Beijing the 2029 World Capital of Architecture
UNESCO announced yesterday that Beijing has been designated the UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture for 2029. The decision was made following a recommendation by the World Capital of Architecture Joint Committee.
The World Capital of Architecture programme, jointly established by UNESCO and the International Union of Architects (UIA), highlights the transformative role of architecture, urban planning, culture, and heritage in advancing sustainable urban development. Every three years, UNESCO designates the city hosting the UIA World Congress as the UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture.
According to UNESCO, Beijing was selected for its "outstanding ability" to combine one of the world's richest architectural heritages with a vision for sustainable urban development.
UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany expressed confidence that Beijing's remarkable architectural heritage, dynamic urban transformation, and forward-looking vision would inspire new international dialogue on the power of architecture.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, became the first UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture in 2020. It was followed by Copenhagen and Barcelona.
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