Oradea hosts FAST 2026 Architecture Schools Festival

The FAST 2026 Architecture Schools Festival took place in Oradea, Romania, from October 10 to 14. Organized by the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Geodesy and Architecture at the University of Oradea in collaboration with the Order of Architects in Romania, the event brought together students, professors, and architects from various Romanian cities, including Timișoara, Cluj-Napoca, Iași, and Bucharest.

International participation included representatives from Budapest, Chișinău, and Debrecen. The five-day program featured exhibitions, academic conferences, practical workshops, and guided tours focused on urban development and heritage. Key locations for the activities included the Oradea Fortress, the City Hall, the Gheorghe Șincai County Library, and the Regina Maria Theater.

The festival concluded with the presentation of workshop findings and an academic conference titled ‘The architecture of becoming. The becoming of the architect’, which showcased documented works from professors, doctoral students, and researchers.