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Applications are currently being accepted for the British Council Open Call for the 20th International Architecture Exhibition 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Opportunity Details
The British Council is inviting proposals from a collaborative UK–Malaysia architectural Practitioner Team to design and deliver the British Pavilion exhibition for the 20th International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Architecture Biennale. The project emphasises architectural solutions to global challenges including the climate emergency, environmental degradation and social justice.
The successful lead applicant will sign a contract with the British Council.
A participation fee of £25,000 (exclusive of VAT) will be paid to cover time and work.
The exhibition must be designed for both physical and digital audiences.
Lead Practitioner: Must reside/work in the UK and be affiliated with a UK VAT-registered organisation.
Team Requirements: Must include at least one UK partner and one Malaysian partner.
Team can include architects, curators, exhibition designers, artists, educators, researchers, and other built environment professionals.
Form a UK–Malaysia collaborative Practitioner Team.
Nominate a Lead Practitioner who meets UK residency and VAT-registered affiliation requirements.
Develop a concept that clearly addresses climate, environmental and social justice themes.
Prepare written and visual proposals with strong conceptual clarity.
Outline team roles, responsibilities and expertise.
Build a realistic budget aligned with the British Council’s production resources.
Compile the full submission package.
Submit before the 14 January 2026 deadline.
Apply for British Council Open Call for the 20th International Architecture Exhibition
