La Pedrera hosts Gaudí International Congress 22-25 October
Published on 10/21/2026 at 11:13 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSResearch programme and landmark setting
- The four-day congress begins at the Auditori of La Pedrera on 22 October 2026.
- Researchers will present 39 papers across three themes linked to Antoni Gaudí.
- Gaudí completed the building between 1906 and 1912, and UNESCO listed it in 1984.
- The congress venue is on Passeig de Gràcia, in Barcelona's Eixample district.
From 22 to 25 October 2026, the Gaudí International Congress 2026 will take place at La Pedrera (Casa Milà) in Barcelona. The first international scientific congress devoted specifically to Antoni Gaudí is organised by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech, the Generalitat de Catalunya and Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera.
Gaudí International Congress brings four days of research
The congress will be held in the Auditori of La Pedrera over four days. Its programme covers Project, technique and conservation on 22 October, History, theory and documentation on 23 October, and Communication, values and contemporary projection on 24 October. Conclusions and the closing session are scheduled for 25 October.
The programme includes 39 papers by researchers from Europe, Asia and the Americas. The announced work includes studies of architecture, geometry, materials, conservation, landscape, symbolism, music, education and the international reception of Gaudí. One contribution examines the identification of a mural connected with La Pedrera, linking the congress directly to the building where the meeting takes place. The congress programme and venue are set out by the UPC.
The organisers describe the meeting as an initiative intended to continue beyond the 2026 Gaudí commemorations. Its proposed legacy includes scientific publications, new research perspectives and an international research network focused on the architect.
La Pedrera connects the congress with Gaudí's final civil work
Designed by Antoni Gaudí for Pere Milà and Rosario Segimon, the building was constructed between 1906 and 1912. Its undulating stone facade, column structure, courtyards, attic and rooftop form the architectural setting around the congress auditorium. The building was designed as a residential complex rather than a single-family house, with flats and commercial space.
Gaudí certified completion on 31 October 1912. On 2 November 1984, La Pedrera became part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Gaudí's works in Barcelona. The foundation's history of the building records both milestones.
The choice of venue gives the October 2026 programme a precise architectural context. Research on construction, conservation and geometry will be presented inside the last civil work designed by Gaudí, while other sessions address the wider cultural and historical legacy of his work. The congress is therefore tied to the building not simply by location, but also by its subject matter.
Barcelona programme places research inside Eixample
The event forms part of the official Gaudí Year programme marking the centenary of the architect's death in 1926. The Barcelona city listing places the congress at Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera, on Passeig de Gràcia, 92, in the Eixample district. It identifies the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya as organiser and gives the period as 22 to 25 October 2026.
Several papers relate to the conservation and interpretation of Gaudí's buildings. Others consider how his ideas can inform current discussions about materials, building adaptability and climate change. The format combines research presentations, invited talks, round-table discussions and a closing session.
Visiting La Pedrera: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Gaudí International Congress 2026 takes place from 22 to 25 October 2026 at the Auditori of La Pedrera in Barcelona.
- The congress programme identifies the Auditori as its venue, while the building's main floor and attic are separate cultural and exhibition spaces.
- The address is Passeig de Gràcia, 92, in Barcelona's Eixample district, as specified in the city listing.
- The building was constructed between 1906 and 1912 and includes a rooftop, attic and two large interior courtyards.
- La Pedrera has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Gaudí's works in Barcelona since 1984.
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Frequently asked questions about La Pedrera
When does the Gaudí International Congress take place at La Pedrera?
The congress runs from 22 to 25 October 2026 at the Auditori of La Pedrera in Barcelona.
What is La Pedrera?
La Pedrera is Gaudí's final civil work, built between 1906 and 1912 for Pere Milà and Rosario Segimon.
Where is La Pedrera and how do you get there?
It is at Passeig de Gràcia, 92, in Barcelona's Eixample district.
