WDC 2026 | Urban Now Lab – Ausstellung, Jury & Preisverleihung

How do we want to shape our cities and neighbourhoods in the future?

Urban Now Lab (UNL) is an interdisciplinary platform for the collaborative design and transformation of urban spaces. It connects people, professions and ecosystems to develop new perspectives for more liveable cities. Together with Standort-Initiative Neues Niederrad (SINN), Urban Now Lab (DDC e.V.) presents the “Lyoner FUTURA Quartier” design competition from October 23–25, 2026, at the WDC Hub of Museum Angewandte Kunst Frankfurt.

October 23, 15:00–18:00
Exhibition Opening
The finalists' projects showcase innovative ideas and concepts for the future of the Lyoner Quartier.

October 24, 15:00–18:00
Democratic Jury, Symposium & Awards
The competition participants form the jury themselves, discussing and evaluating the projects through a democratic decision-making process. Visitors are welcome to observe. The winners and awards will be announced in the evening.
The second Urban Now Lab Symposium explores the holistic design and transformation of urban spaces. Speakers from diverse disciplines and ecosystems will share their perspectives. Spontaneous contributions from the audience are also welcome.

October 25, 10:00–15:00
Matchmaking
Project teams, businesses and interested participants come together to explore collaborations and opportunities to turn ideas into reality.

With this three-day event, Urban Now Lab concludes its participation in World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026, opening new perspectives for the future of the Lyoner Quartier, Frankfurt and the wider region.