Transitioning Worlds – UCLA AUD Spring 2026
April 20 @ 8:00 am - April 21 @ 5:00 pm
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Overview
Transitioning Worlds is a two-day conference hosted by UCLA Architecture and Urban Design (AUD) reflecting on global changes that shape architecture and design. The event runs April 20–21, 2026, and features sessions, workshops, and discussions focused on pedagogy, practice, and technology.
Focus
The conference examines how architecture and design respond to rapid transformations in climate, technology, governance, and urban life. It explores experimental practices, evolving education models, construction as an intellectual and material pursuit, and the role of Los Angeles as a laboratory for urban futures.
Program
The event spans two days. Day One includes thematic sessions on experimental practices, architectural education, construction, and urban research in Los Angeles, each with moderated Q&As and reflection periods. Day Two features a student session integrating insights from Day One and workshops to project future design directions. A closing reception concludes the conference.
Audience
The conference is designed for architects, designers, educators, students, and professionals interested in innovative architectural research and urban futures.
Event Details
| Date | April 20–21, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Venue | UCLA Architecture and Urban Design, Perloff Hall |
| Address | 365 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA |
| Event Type | Conference |
| Access | Open to registered attendees |
| Fees | Not specified / check registration |
| Organizers | UCLA Architecture and Urban Design |
✦ ArchUp Editorial Insight
Transitioning Worlds at UCLA AUD 2026 critically examines architecture’s response to global and urban transformations, situating Los Angeles as both case study and experimental ground. The conference effectively highlights pedagogical innovation and emerging construction methods, yet its format emphasizes discussion over measurable design outcomes. While the integration of student workshops encourages speculative thinking, the event risks privileging theoretical exploration above practical implementation or critical evaluation of spatial and material impacts. Architecturally, the conference serves as a reflective platform for discourse on future practice but provides limited direct influence on built environment strategies.
Closing Note
Transitioning Worlds positions design as a critical tool for engaging global change, reflecting six decades of experimentation at UCLA AUD while exploring the future trajectory of architectural practice.
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