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How can design move beyond aesthetics to advance human and environmental well-being? This panel discussion brings together leading voices in design to explore the role of creativity and innovation in shaping healthier, more sustainable futures. Moderated by acclaimed design journalist Adrian Madlener, the conversation will feature Lisa Gralnek (iF Design), Sergio Silva (Humanscale), and Suchi Reddy (Reddymade). Hosted by iF Design and Humanscale, the evening will include drinks, networking, and thought-provoking dialogue.

Join us for an exclusive talk on architecture & photography on Wednesday, October 8th, from 6 - 8:30 PM.

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Held at New York City's Rockefeller Center, home to World Monuments Fund (WMF)'s global headquarters, the 2025 Summit welcomes experts and audiences from around the globe for a one-of-a-kind event.

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The world's heritage places, from iconic archaeological sites and historic buildings to vibrant urban neighborhoods and cultural landscapes, excite and enthrall us all. Yet, these awe-inspiring symbols of human ingenuity and identity require intentional protection and preservation. The impacts of climate change, the ravages of conflict, the pressures of new development, and the inertia of neglect all require thoughtful, science-based strategies to safeguard our world's most treasured places.

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Join us on Wednesday, January 15, as we unveil the 2025 World Monuments Watch, WMF's biennial selection of 25 treasured heritage places around the world facing urgent challenges and timely opportunities for preservation.

In a world facing unprecedented challenges, the need for innovative housing solutions that prioritize both people and the planet has never been more critical. Housing to Save Humanity brings together global thought leaders in sustainable architecture, regenerative real estate, and innovative design to explore bold ideas that are redefining how we live and build.
Hosted at the iconic Microsoft Research Lab in New York City, this event features a dynamic panel of professors, TED speakers, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of housing, including:

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The fourth annual World Monuments Summit brings together World Monuments Fund's (WMF) global team of experts, partners, thought leaders, and guests for a series of discussions on heritage preservation at Rockefeller Center in New York City, home to WMF's headquarters.

The 24/25 season of the Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF), the world's largest festival dedicated to architecture and design, returns this fall. The season will kick off in NY, showcasing a rich selection of world and U.S. premieres that explore the inspiring, global influence of architecture, design, and art. ADFF's carefully curated program brings together works chosen for their cinematic and narrative excellence, touching on topics such as sustainability, artistic innovation and legacy, community impact, and the power of the built environment. The full festival program, including speaker lineups, detailed information about films, and ticket sales are now available at adfilmfest.com.

Myanmar’s traditional teak farmhouses, included on the 2020 World Monuments Watch, embody the country’s unique vernacular building traditions.

On the heels of gmp’s successful exhibition of adaptive-reuse works that ran parallel to the Venice Biennale of Architecture in Italy last May, the firm debuts its first ever U.S. show in early October at the German cultural center Goethe-Institut USA in New York City. Called UMBAU.Nonstop Transformation — the word umbau translates variously as rebuilding, renovation and conversion — the exhibit will present eight to 10 very different works that all significantly transform their existing buildings and urban settings:

Join us for a pressing conversation about the ongoing efforts to safeguard Ukraine’s cultural heritage

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