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MUGAK/ - International Architecture Biennial of the Basque Country Discover the official app of MUGAK/, the International Architecture Biennial of the Basque Country, a cultural infrastructure open to citizens that has established itself as the leading architectural event of the Atlantic Arc. A complete cultural experience that brings you closer to contemporary Basque and international architecture. About MUGAK/ MUGAK/ is conceived edition after edition as a frontier meeting place that allows us to transition between the urgencies of the moment and the emergence of proposals that project us towards possible futures. The fifth edition is held under the theme "Castles in the Air, or How to Build Utopia Today," inviting reflection on contemporary utopian thinking in architecture and promoting a dialogue between action and reflection, between pragmatic design and transformative imagination. With nearly a hundred activities distributed across the three Basque capitals from October 9 to November 14, MUGAK/ brings together renowned international architects, professionals, students, and citizens in a shared space for reflection and experimentation. Main features: 📅 Events and exhibitions Explore all exhibitions, conferences, and activities. Check the interactive calendar with event timeline, detailed information for each activity with locations and schedules, and create your personalized agenda with the favorites system. 🗺️ Intuitive navigation Interactive map with all venues and locations, optimized routes between the three Basque capitals, information about each building and exhibition space, and location of ephemeral installations and pavilions. 🎬 Multimedia content Access exclusive interviews with architects and curators, documentary videos of works and creative processes, high-quality image gallery, and behind-the-scenes content of the installations. 📰 News and updates Stay informed with the latest biennial news, real-time updates on events and activities, alerts for schedule or location changes, and exclusive programming content. 🌐 Multilingual experience Available in Spanish, Basque, and English, with fully translated and localized content, and interface adapted to each language. ⚡ Advanced technology Works completely offline after first load, with smart content synchronization, optimized performance for all devices, and responsive and accessible design. What you'll find at MUGAK/ 2025 The central exhibition 'Eu-topias, Ou-topias' features works by renowned figures such as Lesley Lokko, Rem Koolhaas, Peter Cook, and Constant Nieuwenhuys, among others. The biennial is structured around three calls—On Site, Open Mugak/, and Off Mugak/—which bring architecture closer to citizens through ephemeral installations, exhibitions, workshops, visits, and activities in the three historic territories of the Basque Country. Explore innovative installations, attend keynote conferences, participate in specialized workshops, and discover ephemeral architectures distributed throughout Bilbao, San Sebastián-Donostia, Vitoria-Gasteiz, and other emblematic spaces in the Basque Country. All activities are completely free, although some require prior registration. Download the app and carry with you all the programming of the most important biennial in the Basque Country.