The Center stands as an exchange platform between academia, civil society, professional practice, and government institutions, serving the interests of the overall community through research studies, workshops, conferences, exhibitions, competitions, and other initiatives. CURB is the organiser of Open House Macau, the first in Asia, and an Associate Partner of the World Urban Campaign.

CURB works on a regional level – Macau, Greater Bay Area and China – and an international level – particularly in Asia and Portuguese-speaking countries – taking local issues to a global audience as a think-tank for the future of cities and their architecture.