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Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
Circulars

Singapore Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale 2027: Open Call for Proposals

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Urban Planning and Design

22 May 2026

Circular No : URA/PB/2026/05-AUDG
Our Ref : DC/ADMIN/CIRCULAR/PB_26

CIRCULAR TO PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES

Who Should Know:
Architects, designers, curators, researchers, built environment professionals

Effective Date:
22 May 2026

  1. As Co-Commissioners, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and Design Singapore Council (Dsg) invite compelling and innovative curatorial proposals for the Singapore Pavilion at the 20th International Architecture Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia, running from 8 May to 21 November 2027.

  2. This will mark Singapore's tenth participation in the Venice Architecture Biennale since 2004. In alignment with the curatorial direction of the Biennale’s Artistic Directors Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu, this edition calls for a critical re-evaluation of time, memory, and material culture in shaping the built environment. We seek a clear compelling idea that can be developed into a thought-provoking and exploratory exhibition that positions itself as an architectural inquiry, expanding beyond the display of completed works. The proposal should demonstrate how Singapore's approaches to vernacular modernism, adaptive reuse and contextual design contribute to global architectural discourse through deep investigation and critical examination. 

  3. The lead applicant shall be Singapore-based with good understanding of, and strong connection to, the Singapore architectural landscape. Multi-disciplinary teams comprising architects, designers, artists, curators, urban planners, researchers, educators, and built environment professionals are encouraged to apply. More details of the Open Call can be found in Annex I [PDF, 654 KB] (opens in new tab), with Annex II [PDF, 170 KB] (opens in new tab) for additional information and answers to frequently asked questions.

  4. Open Call documents may be downloaded at https://go.gov.sg/2027-sg-pavilion-open-call-documents (opens in new tab). Entries shall be submitted at https://go.gov.sg/2027-sg-pavilion-venicebiennale (opens in new tab) by 4pm on Friday 17 July 2026. Late entries will not be accepted.

  5. I would appreciate it if you could convey the contents of this circular to relevant members of your organisation. If you or your members have any queries or requests for clarifications, please contact Jeffrey_ANG@ura.gov.sg (opens in new tab).

Thank You.

YAP LAY BEE (MS)
GROUP DIRECTOR
(ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN)
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY