10 must-see architecture and design events to check out this March

The month of March spoils the architecture and design community with another plethora of exciting events: No matter if you're drawn to festivals, new exhibitions, trade shows, symposia, or academic conferences — we've got you covered.

From the roster of ongoing and upcoming events listed on Bustler, here is our curated selection of recommendations worth checking out.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Open House Miami | March 1–2, Miami

Kicking off the new month in style is Miami Beach, which hosts the inaugural edition of Open House Miami. Free and open to the public, the two-day festival offers access to more than 50 individual experiences in 15 different neighborhoods.

Tropical Modernism: Architecture and Independence | March 2 – September 22, London

London’s Victoria and Albert Museum will open a new exhibition on the topic of Tropical Modernism in British West Africa in the late 1940s, detailing the style's colonial roots and its legacy in the post-colonial period.

Designing Decades: Architectural Poster Art (1972–1982) | March 7 – April 7, New York City

Another exhibition on a fascinating period of architectural history opens to the public in NYC: Organized by the Paul Rudolph Institute for Modern Architecture and SPACED Gallery of Architecture, Designing Decades presents vintage poster art, which once announced architectural exhibitions, lectures, and commemorative events.

SXSW 2024 | March 8–16, Austin

Is it a conference? Is it a festival? It's South by Southwest! Returning to Austin for the 37th year, the upcoming SXSW offers a packed schedule of events and keynotes for creatives and designers. 

ACSA 112th Annual Meeting: DISRUPTERS ON THE EDGE | March 14–16, Vancouver

Educators in the field of architecture, design, and adjacent disciplines will convene in Vancouver this month for the 112th ACSA Annual Meeting under the banner "DISRUPTERS ON THE EDGE," asking, "How can we (re)organize our efforts and ourselves to implement more effective action in the next quarter century?"

In Focus: Research | March 16, London

The Design Museum in London will host the 2024 In Focus: Research symposium in mid-March. Organized by The World Around and Future Observatory, the event boasts an impressive lineup of speakers. Can't make it in person? Join via the live stream.

Architect@Work London 2024 | March 20–21, London

While in London, why not stick around for this year's edition of the two-day Architect@Work trade event at the Truman Brewery, presented under the theme "FOCUS: People + Planet: designing from the ground up."

ONGOING EVENTS

Frank Gehry: Ruminations | Until April 6, New York City

If you're in Manhattan this month, stop by the Gagosian on Madison Avenue to see Frank Gehry's current show Ruminations, featuring the architect's latest works in sculpture and on paper.

CFA Lab: Seeking Refuge and Making Home in NYC | Until March 23, New York City

Also in New York, the work of the Center for Architecture Lab's 2023 residents Kholisile Dhliwayo, A.L. Hu, and Karla Andrea Pérez is still on display until March 23rd, examining the idea of "Home."

Copenhagen Architecture Festival: FOODSCAPES – By Eating We Digest Territories | Until April 26, Copenhagen

And should you find yourself in Copenhagen this spring, make sure to stop by FOODSCAPES, a new exhibition presented by CAFx on the "overlooked architecture of our food systems."

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