3 Questions for László Monori and János Varga The concept of chemical transformation offered us, as designers, a broad range of associative possibilities. Q: Could you
3 Questions for Marcel Ferencz Architecture here is about much more than creating a venue for sport; it is about shaping everyday life. Q: Can you describe the key
3 Questions for CAN Architects A piece of history has been saved here. Q: What was your central vision in transforming a historic archive building into
The opulent design of the Tria table draws on a central composition. The massive elliptical tabletop stands on three oval pillars positioned beneath its centre of gravity. The table comes in three sizes.
BLOOM is a vibrant rug collection by Thurje Handmade, an Albanian brand reviving traditional weaving through bold, contemporary design. For this series, Thurje commissioned designer Gea Madhi (Arkadë Studio) to create striking digital
VUUV Works produce limited edition and custom-designed pieces, working closely with artists and craftsmen. By combining innovation and timeless techniques, they create a fresh aesthetic that emphasizes the beauty and importance of Central
Presented at BIG Design 2025, the Knotted Coat Rack is part of Everyday Objects, an ongoing series of custom-designed pieces and prototypes created by Urška Sadar (urskas) and Jure Sadar (Studio Sadar). urskas˙
Dinodo is a design studio that collaborates with leading contemporary artists to create exclusive, one-of-a-kind, and limited-edition textile art. As an artist-driven brand, it partners with today’s most influential artists and galleries to
BEZHË is a Tirana-based design studio founded in 2023 by Samuela Hidri and Guust Selhorst, shaped by the rapidly evolving urban landscape of Albania’s capital. Guided by principles of sustainability, reuse, and waste
The brand was founded to design and create unique solid wood furniture. It combines comfort, functionality, and clean lines to produce timeless pieces. Its goal is to craft long-lasting objects that serve generations
Founded in 1992 in Kočani, Jumis Luxury blends tradition with modern design to create timeless furniture and interiors. By using top-quality materials and advanced technology, the company crafts elegant and refined spaces where
3 Questions for Peter Pichler I believe the future of sustainable design in industrial buildings lies in the more efficient use of space, the reuse of existing structures, and
3 Questions for Nicolò Chinello & Rodolfo Morandi The workshops of the future don’t need to hide away; rather, they aim to elevate the artisan’s work as an expression
3 Questions for Michele Rossi In contemporary design, memory can serve as both anchor and catalyst. Q: How did you imagine the balance between preserving history and designing
3 Questions for Valeria Presicci & Carlo Pantanella D'Ettorre Ricupaglia breaks with static interpretations of rural homes by respecting heritage and transforming it into an open, material-rich, and sustainable
3 Questions for Colucci & Partners Breaking away from traditional layouts required us to constantly balance innovation with functionality, ensuring that the spaces would support new pedagogical approaches while remaining
About NDSM Lusthof Gardening is an earthly endeavour, where choices are made daily between keeping and removing, responding to the weather, soil conditions, the seasons, as well as one’s desires, and
3 Questions for Andreas Profanter We firmly believe that our role as architects is to regenerate abandoned urban plots, keeping in mind that is essential to increase density and
3 Questions for Mario Cucinella Architects The Pavilion is a meeting point between two cultures, where the language of design becomes a shared space for memory, emotion, and future vision.
3 Questions for Ilaria Cargiolli & Barbara Bacigalupo We’re used to think about minimal spaces as empty and cold shells but it doesn’t have to be that way.
The Volksschule Andelsbuch project largely preserves the existing building structure and, together with the kindergarten extension to the northeast, forms an ensemble of three above-ground volumes. The existing classrooms are particularly notable for
The swimming facility in the Viennese Großfeldsiedlung – originally constructed in the early 1980s – has been partially refurbished and expanded to include a new indoor training pool for school and club sports.
Viewed from the outside, the Bregenzerwald still presents a cohesive landscape of meadows and forests, in which the small-scale, disciplined settlement areas stand out. At the same time, the urbanity and craftsmanship
The Green Loft is a light-flooded, spacious apartment located on the rooftops in the heart of Vienna. Through close collaboration with the new owner, the spatial organization of a conventional floor plan
The expansion of the company headquarters in Ernstbrunn had become necessary due to a period of strong growth in recent years. The aim of the project was to create additional office space
History and Task The initial situation before the conversion was a historic farmstead in the area north of the Danube. The existing ensemble is characterized by two separate building parts: a
The zeitgeist has shifted towards recognizing nature as the essential basis of our living environment. And nature has also moved to the heart of architecture. In recent years, as it has repeatedly addressed
Instead of inventing something new, the project looks for existing principles that can be continued. The increasing demand for housing at the time led to the continuous construction of housing estates, especially
Every two weeks, BIG SEE Focus highlights the most defining works from one Southeast European country—recent projects from 2024–2025 that don’t just reflect the present, but shape it. These are bold statements. Cultural markers.
