联合国教科文组织总干事哈立德·埃纳尼于8月5日正式宣布，北京获评2029年"世界建筑之都"[1]。北京获选的主要理由是成功将世界上最丰富的建筑遗产之一与面向未来的可持续城市发展理念相结合[1]。
北京将以"回归平衡"为主题，在2029年全年举办展览、会议、教育项目和公众活动，并同期承办国际建筑师协会世界建筑师大会[1]。"世界建筑之都"项目由联合国教科文组织与国际建筑师协会于2019年共同设立，每三年评选一次，此前的获评城市包括里约热内卢（2020年）、哥本哈根（2023年）和巴塞罗那（2026年）[1]。
UNESCO formally confirmed Beijing as the World Capital of Architecture for 2029 on August 5th [1]. The designation recognizes Beijing's success in combining one of the world's richest architectural heritages with forward-looking sustainable urban development concepts [1].
Beijing will organize year-round exhibitions, conferences, educational programs, and public activities throughout 2029 under the theme "Back To Balance" [1]. The city will simultaneously host the International Union of Architects World Congress of Architects during this period [1]. UNESCO Director-General Khalid El-Enany announced the decision [1].
The World Capital of Architecture program was jointly established by UNESCO and the International Union of Architects in 2019 and selects a new recipient every three years [1]. Previous honorees include Rio de Janeiro in 2020, Copenhagen in 2023, and Barcelona in 2026 [1].