The International Union of Architects has revealed the results of The Future of the Profession - Empowering the Next Generation in Participatory Urban Design. Organized in collaboration with UNESCO, the competition tasked young architects with proposing innovative ideas for new visitor centers at UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This initiative aims to address the critical challenges World Heritage Sites face in urban contexts around the world, such as the negative impact of building encroachment, tourism pressure, and climate change. According to UIA, visitor centers can play a crucial role in mitigating these issues by facilitating the way Sites are accessed and engaged with.A total of 139 proposals were received from 45 countries. Entries were evaluated by an international jury, resulting in five prizes being awarded along with four honorable mentions. The winning proposals are being displayed at Palazzo Zorzi, the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe, in Venice. ...