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[title]Buenos Aires, October 2026 – Casa FOA celebrates its 42nd edition in Buenos Aires with a new proposal that brings together architecture, interior design, heritage and innovation. From October 1 to November 1, the exhibition will take over the historic Palacio Molina, in Barracas, a former industrial building that was once part of the Alpargatas factory.
With more than 42 transformed spaces and a total area of 5,700 square meters, Casa FOA 2026 proposes rethinking the ways we live through the transformation of one of the city's emblematic buildings.
The edition's curatorial concept is “Alchemy,” an idea that runs through the different proposals and brings the site's history into dialogue with new ways of understanding contemporary design.
Casa FOA 2026: where and when is it?
The new edition of Casa FOA can be visited from October 1 to November 2 at Palacio Molina, located at Av. Regimiento de Patricios 1053, Barracas. The exhibition will be open every day from 12pm to 8pm.
The building chosen for this edition is a former industrial space dating back to the late 19th century, known for its exposed brick facades, monumental arches and ceilings more than four meters high. Against this backdrop, the different transformed spaces seek to make the most of the building's architectural features to imagine new ways of living, working and interacting with space.
The concept behind Casa FOA 2026: Alchemy
The 2026 edition takes Alchemy as its curatorial concept and proposes thinking about design as a process of transformation. The materials, history and memory of Palacio Molina come together with new ideas to imagine different ways of living.
The concept is developed around three main themes: Matter in Transmutation, Heritage and Innovation, and The Experience of Space. The first focuses on the combination of raw textures, metals, concrete and cutting-edge sustainable materials. The combination of elements and finishes seeks to create new possibilities for interiors and show how different materials can coexist within the same space.
The industrial past of Palacio Molina also becomes part of the proposal. Its architecture serves as a starting point for considering how a historic space can adapt to current needs, incorporating technology, design solutions and new ways of living without losing sight of its original characteristics.
In this edition, design is also approached from a sensory perspective. The materials, textures, light and layout of the spaces seek to create different experiences and transform the way we move through and perceive a space. The idea is for the environments not only to be observed, but also to stimulate the senses and create a connection with those who experience them.
In this edition, design is not limited to the visual. The materials, textures, light and layout of each space seek to create different experiences and transform the way we move through and inhabit a space.
What to see at Casa FOA 2026
The exhibition brings together more than 42 spaces transformed by architects, designers and professionals from different disciplines. The proposal includes residential environments, workspaces, art installations and areas designed for gathering.
Among the spaces featured in this edition are kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, studies, creative spaces and areas focused on wellness and work. The scale of Palacio Molina also allows each intervention to engage with the existing industrial architecture and the building's heritage elements.
Since 1985, Casa FOA has served as a space for bringing together architecture, design, industry and the public. The exhibition also holds editions in other countries across the region and directs its proceeds to the Fundación Oftalmológica Argentina Jorge Malbrán (FOA). In this edition, Casa FOA once again focuses on transformation, inviting visitors to experience a historic building in Barracas from new perspectives.
When is Casa FOA 2026 and where is it?
- When: October 1 to November 1
- Where: Palacio Molina, Av. Regimiento de Patricios 1053, Buenos Aires
- Hours: Every day, from 12pm to 8pm
- Children under 15: Free admission