IBA Hamburg says thank-you and good-bye

The IBA FINALE marked the conclusion of the IBA presentation. IBA says thank you to the residents of Wilhelmsburg and everyone who helped make the IBA a success - developers, architects, government officials and members of advocacy groups.

Cosmopolis New opportunities for the city

In 2011 debate centred on the IBA key theme COSMOPOLIS to examine how social and cultural barriers within a city district might be overcome, what role town-planning and architecture can play in this process and how the promotion of education, art, culture and local business might contribute to success.

Metropolis: Education

The transition from industrial to knowledge society calls for a new approach to learning. Urban space and the architectural design of educational facilities can create inviting, inspirational places of learning.

Metropolis: Reflections

At the close of the IBA inaugural year in 2007, some 400 local residents met for the 1st IBA FORUM Metropolises: Reflections to discuss the three key themes of the IBA with national and international experts and academics and talk about the role of international building exhibitions in the 21st century.