Name: FENSTERBAU FRONTALE
Start: 2026-03-24T09:00:00Z
End: 2026-03-27T18:00:00Z
Location: NürnbergMesse GmbH Messezentrum 1 90471 Nürnberg, Germany

AIT-Dialog curated the Architecture-Window-Facade Forum for the 12th time as part of FENSTERBAU FRONTALE. The programme was aimed specifically at architects and planners.

Under the motto "Balance – Building in Equilibrium" the programme once again focused on presentations by international experts. The presentations addressed the complex current demands on the construction industry and showcased projects that weigh up influencing factors and requirements in order to positively change the built environment in several respects. The focus was on the original holistic approach of the master builder, striving for a balance between functionality, design and sustainability.

Date: Thursday, 26 March 2026, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Venue: NCC Ost
Participation was free of charge

Presentations by international experts

Under the motto "Balance – Building in Equilibrium" the following presentations were held:

10:30 AM - Welcome
10:45 AM - „The Value of the Ugly“
Jacob van Rijs, MVRDV, Rotterdam
11:25 AM - "Generativer Fundus"
Ulrike Dix, AFF Architekten, Berlin
12:05 PM - Break
12:15 PM - "Beauty sustains"
Pil Høyer Thielst, Lundgaard & Tranberg Arkitekter, Copenhagen
12:55 PM - "Von Berlin nach Wuppertal"
Véronique Faucheur and Marc Pouzol, atelier le balto, Berlin
1:35 PM - Panel discussion

Guided Tours for architects and planners

In addition to the specialist presentations, themed Guided Tours to selected exhibitors were offered on two days.

The Guided Tour on 25 March 2026 (3 – 5 PM) was entitled ‘Modular Construction and Efficiency’ and focused on companies that offer serial and modular systems, solutions for efficient construction workflows and optimised processes in the skilled trades.

The Guided tour on 26 March 2026 (3 – 5 PM) presented exhibitors on the topic of ‘Circular Construction and Climate Resilience’ and showcased sustainable, resource-saving and recyclable solutions and products.

The Guided Tours gave visitors a special insight into the topic and enabled them to quickly establish contact with exhibitors. Both tours visited around seven exhibitors and were guided by renowned architects.

Meeting point: FENSTERBAU FRONTALE Stage, Hall 4A, Stand 4a-133
Participation was free of charge

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Information on participation

Registered day participants received the current AIT issue as well as the documentation of the forum in book form (approximately 100 pages) for the event. The book included a detailed presentation of the forum contributions, supplemented with additional information on the topic.

With registration for the lectures and/or Guided Tours, you each received a free day ticket. Some chambers of architects and town planners awarded further education credits for the Architecture-Window-Facade Forum. After the event, you received a certificate of participation.