Day Of Architecture Festival | I dwell, therefore I am

01/10/2026
Across the Czech Republic and Slovakia

This year, the nationwide Day of Architecture festival will take place from Thursday, October 1 to Tuesday, October 6. Its 16th edition bears the motto “I dwell, therefore I am” and will focus on housing as one of the most pressing issues of today’s society. The theme will connect architecture, urban planning, public debate, and housing policy, offering a look at both historical and current forms of housing: ranging from traditional typologies and apartment buildings to post-war collective housing and today’s search for affordable and sustainable living.

The festival will address current challenges such as the housing affordability crisis, gentrification, property speculation, and the impact of short-term rentals. It will also showcase inspiring examples of communal and cooperative housing, cohousing, and modular or mobile architecture. Emphasis will be placed on the social responsibility of architecture and its role in shaping a high-quality residential environment. There will also be plenty of international inspiration. “Housing is a crucial topic for the quality of life and the functioning of cities, and it resonates across Europe. In this year’s edition of the festival, we want to open up a space for public discussion on how people lived in the past, how we live today, and what the possibilities for housing are in the 21st century,” says Marcela Steinbachová, architect and festival director.

This year’s program will also reflect several anniversaries of prominent architects and other significant historical figures. It will commemorate the work and influence of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe on the Czech environment (140 years since his birth), the legacy of Tomáš Baťa (150 years since his birth), and the role of Václav Havel’s family (90 years since his birth) in the architectural development of Prague.

The complete program will be published at the end of August on the website www.denarchitektury.cz

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