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Publishing-Architecture Forum 2026

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AA Visiting School

Publishing-Architecture Forum 2026

Publishing-Architecture Forum, 25–29 July 2025

Dates

Summer 2026

Brief

The Publishing-Architecture Forum is a five-day celebration, masterclass, gathering and learning experience for anyone interested in how architecture is communicated through books, magazines, digital platforms and exhibitions. Bringing together architectural curators, communicators, editors, writers and publishers, in 2025 the Forum was hosted at the Architectural Association in London. It explored how architecture is shaped not only by design but also by how it is written about, curated, disseminated and debated.

The Forum invites both emerging and established voices to reflect on how architectural discourse is produced today. From independent publishing and editorial practice to institutional communication, contemporary criticism and digital media, the event will create a space for in-depth learning, networking and the exchange of ideas.

Through keynote lectures, panel discussions, parallel sessions, publishing showcases and live editorial workshops, participants will engage with and learn from leading figures in architectural media and curation—including editors of major journals, critics, curators, art directors, and small-press innovators.

Whether you're aiming to get architecture published, curated or seen, or whether you're building your first zine, pitching to a major outlet or launching your own platform, this forum offers a space to reflect, connect and take action.

AA PUBLICATIONS
An independent publisher established by the AA.
Talk on publishing architecture in the academic context, as well as publishing as a tool for cultural production.

RORY SHERLOCK
Architect, educator and Deputy Editor of AA Files.
Presentation and discussion on editing academic journals and curating architectural discourse in education.

HLIB VELYHORSKYI
Founder of Biblioteka, a reference library of printed materials within the fields of art, architecture and design.
Talk and visual showcase on Biblioteka’s editorial methods, selected collections and culture-building programmes.

SAMANTHA HARDINGHAM
Architectural writer and curator; author of Cedric Price Works 1952–2003: A Forward-minded Retrospective.
Presentation on curatorial methods and architectural biography, focusing on Cedric Price and editorial processes.

SOHRAB GOLSORKHI
Art Director at TANK magazine.
Talk and conversation on cross-disciplinary publishing, and architecture in and of cultural magazines.

LARS MÜLLER
Publisher and founder of Lars Müller Publishers, a leading figure in architectural and design publishing.
Presentation and Q&A on publishing strategies, book production and showcasing architectural monographs.

DEYAN SUDJIC
Critic; former Director of the Design Museum; Founding Editor of Blueprint; former Editor of Domus.
Presentation and conversation on architectural journalism, curating discourse and launching new platforms like Anima.

VICKY RICHARDSON
Curator and writer; former Director of Architecture, Design and Fashion at the British Council; former Curator of Architecture at the Royal Academy of Arts.
Talk and Q&A on curating national architectural narratives and publishing strategies in institutional settings.

TOM RAVENSCROFT
Editor-in-Chief of Dezeen; architectural journalist and digital publishing specialist.
Conversation and editorial insight into running global digital platforms for architectural news and criticism.

COLIN PRIEST
Architect, artist and educator; Senior Lecturer at UAL; known for visual storytelling and deltiological practice.
Showcase of references, talk and screening with editions from Greetings from DEAL, exploring place through print and film.

ELEANOR YOUNG
Editor of RIBA Journal; experienced critic and architectural journalist.
In-conversation format exploring architectural journalism, editing and commissioning content for architectural magazines.

ALESSIO AVVENTUROSO
Creative Director at Flash Art.
Presentation on art direction and editorial identity in cultural publishing, with a focus on contemporary spatial discourse.

ELIOT HAWORTH
Writer and researcher on design and culture, published in The Guardian, The Telegraph, MacGuffin, i-D, Flash Art and Real Review.
Talk-demonstration exploring long-form criticism, voice, editorial design and architectural storytelling.

SUMITRA UPHAM
Curator and Head of Public Programmes at the Wellcome Collection; Co-Curator of the British Pavilion 2021.
Presentation on curating architecture in cultural institutions and approaches to public programming.

SHUMI BOSE
Curator, writer and educator.
Presentation and conversation on her editorial practice, independent publishing and the evolving identity of architectural critique.

FEDERICA ZAMBELETTI (KOOZARCH)
Founder and Director of KoozArch, a platform and studio for critical thinking around design.
A conversation exploring the space between institutional and student-led publishing cultures in architectural academia.

CAJSA CARLSON
Deputy Editor at Dezeen; architecture and design journalist.
Moderated conversation exploring editorial strategies, contemporary criticism and international architectural coverage.

OLLY KNIGHT & RORY MCGRATH (OK-RM)
Designers, Founders of OK-RM and InOtherWords publishing imprint.
Conversation and live walkthrough of selected projects; editorial and visual storytelling.

THOMAS AQUILINA & TOM WILKINSON (NEW ARCHITECTURE WRITERS)
Programme for emerging design writers.
Talk on creating space for emerging voices, with a focus on people of colour under-represented in design journalism and curation.

HATJE CANTZ
Leading German art and architecture publisher, presented by Dorothee Hahn.
Talk and conversation on publishing architecture within art frameworks, institutional collaborations and international distribution.

Fees

£60 - Non-refundable deposit required from all applicants. This amount will be deducted from the total fees listed below:
£790 - Full fee including £60 AA Digital Membership.
£584 - AA full-time Students.
£680 - Melbourne University Students including £60 AA Digital Membership.
£607 - Up to 25% Scholarships are available over the full fee if applications are made by 20 June 2025 deadline.
£425 - Up to 50% Scholarships are available over the full fee if applications are made by 13 June 2025 deadline.

Scholarships are subject to availability and are not accumulative for those eligible to multiple schemes such as AA students.

Fees do not include flights or accommodation, but accommodation options can be advised.

Students need to bring their own laptops, digital equipment and model making tools.

Applications

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAMME ARE NOW CLOSED

By submitting an application to the programme, participants confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to the AA Visiting School Terms and Conditions.

A small number of places are available for this programme, we advise you to secure your place as soon as possible by completing the online application and making a full payment of the fees. Please note that a deposit payment holds your place onto the course but does not confirm it.

1. Standard Application:

Click on "Apply" to log in or create an account on the Applicant’s portal.
Submit your details and payment of the deposit fee - The deposit reserves your place in the programme but does not confirm you are fully registered.
Log in to the Applicant’s portal to pay the remaining fee, upload documents, monitor the status of your application and more.

2. AA Students and Melbourne University Students.

Click on "Apply" to log in or create an account with your AA Student or Melbourne University email address on the Applicant’s portal.
Submit your details and payment of the deposit fee - The deposit reserves your place in the programme but does not confirm you are fully registered.
Log in to the Applicant’s portal to pay the remaining fee, upload documents, monitor the status of your application and more.

3. Scholarship applications (up to 50% and 25%):

Click on "Apply" to log in or create an account on the Applicant’s portal.
Submit your details, upload your scholarship application document (see the following point) and complete the payment of the deposit fee - The deposit reserves your place in the programme but does not confirm you are fully registered.
Write a short statement describing your educational and/or professional journey so far and why you would like to attend the forum. This should be uploaded onto the AA Applicant's portal and emailed to marko.milovanovic@aaschool.ac.uk with the email subject: PUBLISHING-ARCHITECTURE FORUM APPLICATION. You can upload the document during the registration or later under the 'Evidence/Documents' tab, after paying the deposit but before the Scholarship's deadline.
Once you receive an outcome of your scholarship application, log in to the Applicant’s portal to pay the remaining fee, upload documents, monitor the status of your application and more.

Applications Deadlines:

General applications deadline: 18 July 2025 or until full capacity is reached, whichever comes first.
25% Scholarship deadline: 20 June 2025 or until full capacity is reached, whichever comes first.
50% Scholarship deadline: 13 June 2025 or until full capacity is reached, whichever comes first.

The maximum price reduction on the workshop's fee is 25% or 50% respectively and over the full price of £790 for AA students or non-AA students’ successful applicants for the scholarship. Scholarships are not accumulative for those eligible to multiple schemes.

Note: Check the step-by step guide to navigate the AA Applicant's portal.

If you encounter any issues with your application or payment, email the Visiting School office from the email used to submit your details, please do not forget to write the name of the VS on the subject of your email and provide as much detail as possible.

Eligibility

The programme is open to all current architecture and design students, PhD candidates and young professionals.

Visas

ENTERING THE UK

If you are traveling to the UK from abroad, it is your responsibility to ensure that you hold the right documents to enter the UK.

All applicants are required to review the relevant sections on ‘Entering the UK’ via the UK Government website to check which documents are required to enter the UK and check if an application to a Standard Visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is needed. Your type of immigration document and how to apply depends on your nationality, the AA can provide a letter confirming your enrolment to the course to support your application once the course fees are settled.

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Commencing 8 January 2025, the UK introduced ETAs for all visitors who do not currently need a visa for short stays of under six months, including Australian, Canadian, and US passport holders.

Starting in April 2025, all visitors to the UK who do not require a visa for short stays and do not already have a UK immigration status will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). This includes nationals from many countries, including those in the European Union as well as Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, among others.

You can Check if you can apply for an ETA on the UK Government website. An ETA costs £10 and allows multiple entries into the UK for stays of up to six months at a time, valid for two years or until the holder’s passport expires—whichever is sooner.

Standard Visitor Visa

Please note that Standard Visitor Visas may take up to 3 months to be issued, all applicants who require a visa to enter the UK are encouraged to apply for a Standard Visitor visa at least 3 months in advance and no later than 1 month before the start of the programme or the date of the flight in which is intended to enter the UK, whichever is first. Student Visas are not required for study periods shorter than six months.

How to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa depends on your country of origin. You can check check if you need to apply for a visa in advance or if you can enter with and ETA and your passport upon arrival in the UK.

Applicants who need a visa to study in the UK are encouraged to carefully review the details and eligibility criteria for the Standard Visitor Visa, which are available on the UK Government website. The Visiting School Office will provide guidance throughout the process to ensure applicants are well-informed and prepared to submit their visa applications. Please also review the costs associated with obtaining a visa.

Once an applicant has been accepted into the programme and has paid the deposit or full fees (see ‘Fees’ section), the Visiting School Office will issue an invitation letter confirming enrolment. This letter can also be used as a supporting document when entering the UK.

Insurance

All participants are responsible for securing their own travel and health insurance. Please ensure that your travel insurance also covers your personal belongings i.e. laptop, equipment, tools, passport, etc. The AA takes no responsibility for lost or stolen property.

Biographies

Marko Milovanovic is an architect, curator and filmmaker. He is the founder of Free School Of and Mylomark Production and Publishing. Marko has interviewed artists, architects, curators and scholars and has written extensively on culture, politics and urban regeneration. His work focuses on the intersection between creative fields, predominantly the construction of space in film. He teaches at the AA and the Royal College of Art.

Marko’s first feature film, titled Temptation of Influence, was developed with the support of the Royal Academy of Arts, Architecture at the Edge, British Council and Arts Council Ireland and is due to premiere in July 2025.

Marko teaches film in relation to architecture at the AA with Fearghus Raftery, and their unit’s work can be seen here:https://cinematiclandscape.exchange/
Also visit:https://www.youtube.com/@freeschoolof/videos