Houses That Complete the City
A selection of single-family houses that turn dense urban conditions into spaces of light, privacy and belonging. A house is never built
The Most Sustainable House Is Already Standing
A selection of houses that show renovation as an architectural conversation between memory and change. Demolishing and building anew is often the
When Local Architecture Becomes an Act of Confidence
Rooted in local culture and designed with empathy, this project shows how architecture can become an instrument of social change. In many
10 Innovative Water Fittings That Go Beyond Function
A selection of contemporary faucets, showers and water fittings where design turns daily routines into precise, tactile and spatial experiences. A faucet
Where Hospitality Becomes Atmosphere: 10 Interiors
A selection of bars, cafés and restaurants where design transforms familiar rituals into moments of quiet atmosphere and wonder. A bar, café
BIG SEE Festival 2026 Photo Gallery
More than 3,000 visitors from 77 countries filled the historic Grando warehouse in Portorož for the first unified edition of BIG SEE Festival.
Humans Adapt Faster Than We Think: Sebastian Aristotelis in Conversation with Lutz Kucher
BIG SEE Interviews is a series of intimate, unfiltered conversations between architects, not just about buildings, but about how we think, live, and
10 Exceptional Cultural Spaces Setting a New Standard
From experimental pavilions to reimagined museums, these projects reveal how architecture is reshaping the cultural experience today. Cultural buildings are no longer
Humans Adapt Faster Than We Think: Sebastian Aristotelis in Conversation with Lutz Kucher
BIG SEE Interviews is a series of intimate, unfiltered conversations between architects, not just about buildings, but about how we think, live, and
Gabrijelčič & Dabrović: Between Big Projects and “Fjaka”, the Art of Doing Nothing
In May 2025 Portorož hosted the two day BIG Architecture event, a meeting point for architects from across the region and beyond. Somewhere between
AACM: Context Driven Form with Nicolò Chinello and Rodolfo Morandi
AACM is an architecture office based in Padua and Milan, focusing on residential, commercial and public projects. Nicolò Chinello - graduated
Antonio Aricò: Objects as Stories
Antonio Aricò is an Italian designer from Calabria whose work bridges vernacular craft and contemporary industry. After studying in Milan, he
Vienna Architect Martina Hatzenbichler Rethinking Everyday Routines
The Vienna-based studio of architect and designer Martina Hatzenbichler combines interior design, product design, and art. Her work blends the raw
We Might Not Need a Building: Alper Derinboğaz in Conversation with Jurij Ličen
BIG SEE Talks is a series of intimate, unfiltered conversations between architects - not just about buildings, but about how we think, live,
How to Build Cities for People? A Conversation Between Alper Derinboğaz and Alexis Şanal
In May 2025, the BIG Architecture event in Portorož brought together renowned architects and thinkers from across Europe and beyond. Among the distinguished
Designing the Process: A Conversation Between Melike Altınışık & Jurij Ličen
This BIG SEE Talk took place in Portorož during the BIG Architecture 2025 event in May, bringing together two architects with a shared
