What’s On

As the global platform for architecture and design, The World Around organizes in-person programs and broadcasts globally year-round. See a selection of our upcoming and past events below.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Young Climate Stories at ADFF:NYOctober 15, 2026New York, NY

Join us for the premiere of Young Climate Stories Season 02, with two screenings each followed by panel discussions moderated by The World Around's Founder and Executive Director, Beatrice Galilee.

Studio Visit: PAUOctober 20, 2026New York

An intimate behind-the-scenes visit to the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) studio, hosted by Vishaan Chakrabarti for The World Around Circles members.

Annual Dinner 2026 November 09, 2026New York

Join The World Around in NYC for our Annual Dinner honoring Hans Ulrich Obrist with the inaugural Visionary Award

Studio Visit: Mariam Issoufou ArchitectsDecember 03, 2026New York

An intimate behind-the-scenes visit to the Mariam Issoufou Architects studio in New York City, hosted by Mariam Issoufou for The World Around Circles members.

Young Climate Prize Cycle 03September 15, 2026ONLINE

Announcing and celebrating our next cohort of amazing young designers, innovators, and voices.

Young Climate Stories PremiereSeptember 19, 2026NYC

Join us for the anticipated premiere of Young Climate Stories Season 02, an original documentary series about young changemakers working on the frontlines of the climate emergency.

Circle Member Programs

The World Around's membership program includes invitations to studio visits, international tours and private programs.

Studio Visit: PAUOctober 20, 2026New York

An intimate behind-the-scenes visit to the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) studio, hosted by Vishaan Chakrabarti for The World Around Circles members.

Studio Visit: Mariam Issoufou ArchitectsDecember 03, 2026New York

An intimate behind-the-scenes visit to the Mariam Issoufou Architects studio in New York City, hosted by Mariam Issoufou for The World Around Circles members.

V&A East Storehouse, London, UK (2025) by DS+R

Studio Visit: DS+RJune 23, 2026New York

An intimate behind-the-scenes visit to the Diller Scofidio + Renfro studio, hosted by Elizabeth Diller for The World Around Circles members.

Molteni&C Cocktail Party February 19, 2026Los Angeles, California

An evening reception hosted by UniFor and Molteni&C together with The World Around, celebrating In Focus: Transformation.

NYC Climate Week at Atelier JolieSeptember 25, 2026New York

A NYC Climate Week event for The World Around Circles members presented by The World Around and Atelier Jolie, with media partner, Financial Times

Unifor Cocktail PartyOctober 21, 2025Paris, France

The World Around partner Unifor hosted a cocktail party for circles members in Paris during Art Basel

On Site: MarfaSeptember 19, 2025Texas, USA

The World Around reports from Marfa, Texas, on the profound architectural influence of artist Donald Judd on this small desert city.

SO–IL Brooklyn TourJune 12, 2025Brooklyn, USA

The World Around Circles visited three extraordinary new housing projects in Brooklyn designed by SO–IL and built by progressive developer Tankhouse

BIG Studio VisitMay 08, 2025Brooklyn, NYC

The World Around Circles visited Bjarke Ingels Group's Brooklyn offices for an inside look at the studio's playful yet precise design culture, from models and material experiments, to large-scale developments and extra-planetary design.

Member Programs