In brief
- The symposium will be held in Istanbul from 5–9 July 2027.
- The event will take place at the Congress and Culture Center on YTU Davutpaşa Campus.
- The Architecture Foundation and Yıldız Technical University are contributing to the organization through their collaboration.
- The deadline for abstract submissions is 22 January 2027, and full papers are due by 29 March 2027.
The IASS 2027 International Symposium, organized by the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS), will take place in Istanbul from 5–9 July 2027. According to an announcement by the Istanbul Metropolitan Branch of the Chamber of Architects, the event will be organized in collaboration with the Architecture Foundation (MİV) and Yıldız Technical University (YTU), at the Congress and Culture Center on YTU Davutpaşa Campus. The symposium’s theme has been announced as “Past and Future of Structural Morphologies.”
Structural design and spatial systems on the agenda
The announcement lists structural design, innovative building technologies, shell structures, and spatial systems among the symposium’s topics. The program will also cover issues at the intersection of architecture and engineering. Scientific presentations, special sessions, and workshops are planned throughout the event.
Information published by the Istanbul Metropolitan Branch of the Chamber of Architects says the symposium will bring together academics, researchers, students, and industry professionals. This scope suggests that the event will extend beyond academic presentations and address a range of groups interested in building design and engineering applications. The symposium will be held in English.
Submission and application dates
According to the schedule in the announcement, the deadline for workshop and special-session proposals is 9 November 2026. Abstracts can be submitted through 22 January 2027, while full papers are due by 29 March 2027. Those preparing submissions should follow the relevant date for their submission type.
The announcement directs people to iass2027.org for applications and further information. It does not provide details on registration fees, the review process, or submission requirements. For this reason, the latest information on the event website should be consulted for these details.
What it means for architecture and visualization teams
Architects, engineers, and students working with structural design, shells, and spatial systems may find the symposium’s topics relevant to their professional interests. For teams working on projects that consider architectural design and structural system decisions together, scientific presentations and special sessions could offer an opportunity to explore different approaches.
The event may also be relevant to interior design and archviz teams interested in discussions about building geometry and the relationship between architecture and engineering. However, the announcement does not specify any software, digital visualization methods, or technical workshop content, so it should not be assumed that these topics will be covered. Those planning to attend should also note that the event will be held in English. The announcement does not include hardware requirements, licensing conditions, or fee information.
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IASS 2027’s focus on structural design and shell systems is professionally relevant to architecture and engineering teams working at the intersection of these topics. Students and visualization specialists may also benefit from following the program and its discussions of structural approaches; however, the announcement does not promise a specific digital production or archviz session.
Offices and participants in Turkey should consider the submission schedule, the event’s English-language format, and any conditions the organizers share later. As fee and attendance details have not been announced, it is prudent to avoid firm assumptions when planning a budget until this information is confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
When and where will the IASS 2027 International Symposium take place?
The symposium will be held from 5–9 July 2027 at the Congress and Culture Center on YTU Davutpaşa Campus in Istanbul.
What is the deadline for IASS 2027 abstract submissions?
The deadline for abstract submissions is 22 January 2027. The announcement gives 29 March 2027 as the deadline for full papers.
What will be the language of the IASS 2027 symposium?
According to the announcement by the Istanbul Metropolitan Branch of the Chamber of Architects, the symposium will be held in English.
