Back until October 16 all over France, the National Architecture Days or JNA invite the French to learn more about architectural culture. Theme and program of the event, we tell you everything!

[Updated October 14, 2022 at 6:40 p.m.] At the initiative of the Ministry of Culture, the National Architecture Days bring together all the players in the sector throughout France . Whether you are passionate about architecture or new to the subject, this event is the perfect opportunity to discover all the dimensions of this discipline and the often misunderstood professions that result from it.

What is the date of the Architecture Days in 2022?

End ready to create the event in all the hexagon, the National Architecture Days return on October 14, 15 and 16, 2022 for a 7th edition aimed at promoting architecture in all its forms.

What is the theme?

In order to explore the wealth of buildings past and present but also to remember that architecture is everywhere and influences our lives, the previous edition of the JNA had the theme 'living together'. For the 2022 edition, the theme is 'Architectures to live in' . Through the various events organized during these three days dedicated to architecture, (re)discover how a architect designs the spaces and allow yourself to reflect on the inhabited space.

What is the Architecture Days program for each city?

Ultra complete, the program of the event is rich with just over 1,200 activities. Site visits, meetings and debates, exhibitions, film screenings, urban walks, open days, workshops reserved for young people are organized throughout the National Architecture Days in the four corners of France. To find the dates and times of each of these events, as well as a list of other festivities near you, simply go to the National Architecture Days official website .

You are also invited to discover 97 projects labeled as part of the call for expressions of interest 'Committed to the quality of housing of tomorrow' , initiated by the Ministries of Culture and Housing.

Who is Operation 'Look Up!' ?

Dedicated to students, from kindergarten to 12th grade and titled 'Look up!', Friday day October 14, 2022 aims to make the younger generation aware of the role of architecture , both in town and in the French countryside. And why not, arouse some vocations! These National Architecture Days also represent a great opportunity to raise ecological, climatic, economic, social and scientific questions. Enough to move slowly but surely towards the city of tomorrow. To go further, do not hesitate to follow the #JNArchi on Twitter and Instagram .

Source journaldesfemmes.fr