Beauty and Ugliness in Architecture 2025

The Architects Dream, by Thomas Cole

BUA 2025: A Renaissance in Architecture and Urbanism

Building on the success of last year’s groundbreaking conference, BUA 2025 in Oslo is set to surpass expectations and take the conversation around classical and traditional architecture to new heights.

This year's event promises to delve even deeper into the timeless principles of design and urban planning that shape our most beloved and enduring environments. BUA 2025 is not just a continuation; it’s an evolution, expanding the dialogue and influence of a movement that seeks to revive beauty, harmony, and human scale in our built environment.

In an era where the sterile functionality of modernist architecture has often left our cities devoid of character, this conference stands as a beacon for those who believe in the power of architecture to inspire, uplift, and connect. With a renewed focus on education and political advocacy, BUA 2025 aims to further bridge the gap between modern building practices and the rich heritage of classical and traditional design. This year’s program will feature an even more comprehensive lineup of lectures, workshops, and discussions led by world-renowned experts in architecture, urban planning, craftsmanship, and restoration.

The conference will explore a diverse range of topics, from the revival of traditional building techniques to innovative approaches in urban design that prioritize people and community.

Attendees will gain insights into the art of creating places that foster social interaction, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging. With a particular emphasis on the integration of classical architecture within the contemporary context, BUA 2025 will provide a platform for sharing best practices and emerging trends that can be applied to cities and towns worldwide.

BUA 2025 welcomes a wide audience, from architects, urbanists, engineers, and planners to historians, educators, policymakers, and the general public. The event seeks to create a dialogue between professionals and citizens, recognizing that the future of our built environment is a collective endeavor. Whether you are a seasoned professional or simply passionate about the places where we live, work, and gather, this conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with the ideas that will shape the architectural future.

This year, BUA 2025 aims to push the boundaries further by not only celebrating the aesthetics of classical and traditional architecture, but also advocating for its practical application in solving modern urban challenges.

Attendees can expect to participate in thought-provoking discussions on how principles from the past can address current issues such as sustainability, urban density, and the need for more human-centric public spaces.

Join us in Oslo for BUA 2025 and be part of a movement that seeks to redefine the narrative of our cities and towns. Together, we can inspire a new architectural renaissance—one that honors the past while looking boldly toward the future, creating beautiful, timeless spaces that resonate with the human spirit.