RAFA
A spectacular celebration of
architecture
Join leading architects, thinkers and visionaries from across the globe for RIBA Architecture Festival Asia (RAFA), a dynamic three-day showcase spotlighting the best of architecture and architects in the region.
A two-day symposium will include panel discussions, keynote talks and workshops and will address current challenges, future opportunities and thrilling innovations that will shape our built environment.
The inaugural RIBA Asia Pacific Awards winners will be announced at RAFA. The awards celebrate architects’ talent, visionary design, and the transformative power of architecture across our communities. The shortlisted projects will be showcased through Live Design Reviews with opportunities to hear from the architects.
RAFA also offers unparalleled opportunities to connect with architects and built environment professionals at formal and informal networking sessions and a programme of building tours.
RAFA X Connexion Shenzhen
RIBA Architecture Festival Asia (RAFA) will be held concurrently with the 3rd Connexion Shenzhen. Driven by the rapid economic growth of the Greater Bay Area, Connexion Shenzhen has established itself as a pan-industrial trade platform spanning F&B, hospitality and commercial space, furniture, health, and lifestyle sectors, with far-reaching influence across Southeast Asia.
The combined exhibition will span 250,000 sqm, attracting 2,500+ exhibitors and 150,000+ global professional visitors. The Architecture & Building Materials Pavilion will gather leading suppliers, engineering firms, and innovators to showcase cutting-edge solutions in green materials, smart construction, and sustainable design, empowering industry transformation.
RAFA Festival Programme
RIBA Asia Pacific Awards
Book Tickets
About RIBA
As one of the most respected architecture organisations in the world, we have a vibrant and growing global community of architect members. Through our validation and training we set the gold standard in education; we care for one of the largest and wide-ranging architectural collections in the world and our RIBA Royal Chartered in the UK helps us advocate and lobby for good design with government and policy makers.
Why attend?
A groundbreaking architectural spectacle is about to begin!
Join world-renowned architects, thought leaders, and industry pioneers to spark creativity and witness Asia’s most prestigious architectural event! Here, cutting-edge design philosophies and awe-inspiring masterpieces converge, igniting the architectural dialogue of tomorrow.
Why You Can’t Miss RAFA?
A meeting of visionary minds
⭐️Exclusive keynote speeches and immersive workshops to unlock innovative design methodologies
Architecture’s premier awards
⭐️ Experience “Live Design Critiques” up close, with design masters revealing their creative genius
Elite networking hub
⭐️ Forge invaluable connections with industry decision-makers and design pioneers
Who should attend?
• Architects pushing design boundaries
• Developers and clients pursuing excellence
• Industry analysts forecasting future trends
• Emerging talents and educators
Limited places available!
Join this intellectual storm set to reshape Asia’s skyline—now!
Hosted in the vibrant heart of Shenzhen, this immersive event blends a celebration of the best of architecture design, discussion and dialogue around critical current and future challenges and will bring discovery and thrilling innovation of new ideas.
RAFA will take place in award winning Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention. Designed by French practice Valode & Pistre, it is currently the largest exhibition centre in the world. This inspiring setting combines unique architectural form with an advanced three-dimensional traffic network for over 1.6m square metres.
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