Barcelona has been named the World Capital of Architecture for 2026, leading to a ten-month program focusing on design, public installations, exhibitions, debates, and collaborative projects.
The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) plays a significant role in this transformation, offering master's programs that prepare students for experimental urban contexts.
IAAC engages in real-world projects through its research labs that address urgent challenges in architecture, such as climate adaptation and advanced construction.
Master programs at IAAC cover various disciplines like urbanism, computational design, robotics, and artificial intelligence, aiming to reshape the built environment through hands-on research and technological literacy.