NOVEMBER 5–7, 2026
Beauty, Space, and the Sacred
GAUDÍ AT 100
Architecture, nature, and the transformative power of aesthetic experience.
Marking the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí's death, Beauty, Space, and the Sacred: Gaudí at 100 brings together leading voices in architecture, theology, philosophy, art, and science.
This three-day international conference explores how the spaces we inhabit shape our experiences of beauty, inspire wonder, and deepen our understanding of the sacred.
About the Conference
Featured Speakers
Distinguished scholars and faculty from The Catholic University of America.
Julio Bermudez
President, Architecture, Culture, and Spirituality Forum
Professor Emeritus, The Catholic University of America
Milton Shinberg
Adjunct Professor, The Catholic University of America
Principal Emeritus, Shinberg Levinas Architects
Mark Ferguson
Architect, Ordinary Professor
The Catholic University of America
Brandon Vaidyanathan
Professor of Sociology
The Catholic University of America
Sponsors & Partners
Generously Supported By
The School of Architecture and Allied Arts
The Catholic University of America
The John Templeton Foundation
Templeton Religion Trust
The James Cardinal Gibbons Institute for Human Ecology
The Catholic University of America
In Partnership With
The Washington Delegation of the Government of Catalonia
Join us for Gaudi at 100
Explore the conference program and register to attend.