Rethink Architecture
Unconditional collaboration and sharing I want to open this article with the following statement by Richard Sennett: “What’s stayed constant is capital’s desire to make a city into a product, which can
K67 Celje – restoration and opening
Co-shaping the city’s identity On the occasion of the holiday of the city by the Savinja river, the municipality of Celje presents the carefully renovated K67 kiosk as a gift to its
The home of the creative
From riches to rags and back in Timişoara, the European Capital of Culture 2023 FABER is an independent cultural centre, founded by a group of entrepreneurs from Timişoara in the fields of
A deadly serious business
An earthquake-resilient school project is raising spatial awareness, too According to the Turkish International Contracting Services Activities 2023 Report published by the Turkish Contractors Association, the share of the construction sector in
Green Ring Sofia
An ecological urban public space for the citizens of Sofia The project Green Ring Sofia is an approximately 32 km long loop of bidirectional cycling lanes and pedestrian footpaths. It is an
“You are what you eat” is literally literal
Irreverently responsible, smashing good plant-based meat The title of this article is a very typical line of Vladimir Mićković’s. For a visual communications designer he has a very, well, graphic style of expression,
Interview with Markus Klaura, one of the founders of Lendarchitektur
Architecture is also a cultural and educational activity Lendarchitektur takes on a variety of tasks, starting with urban planning, designing residential buildings to planning small-scale projects and spatial interventions, and therefore advocates a
A conversation with Blaž Budja and Rok Jereb, founders of Jereb in Budja Arhitekti
The next “word of the week” should be moderation Jereb and Budja Arhitekti was founded in 2007 by Rok Jereb and Blaž Budja, who were later joined by Nina Majoranc Peršin. They are
Freedom of access to the urban environment
Interview with URBANA David Harvey, a British Professor of anthropology and geography at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, once stated that “the freedom to make and remake our
Coffee sediment as a material for flowerpots
Coffee’s second life Seedko, a biodegradable flower pot University of Ljubljana, Academy of Fine and Applied Arts: authors Maša Kralj and Ana Topole (students), mentor prof. Mag. Barbara Prinčič This remarkable student project
Materials experiments and materials research at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest
Creative material innovation In addition to its cultural role, artistic creation has played an important role in the application and experimentation of new materials and technologies since the early years of human culture.
Antonio Aricò: Honoring Heritage Through Design
It is our great honor to showcase a diverse array of designers at our events, each bringing unique perspectives and approaches to their craft. Among them, Antonio Aricò stands out for his ability to
Crafting Harmony: Anna Gamper’s Perspective on Architecture in Balance
Architecture is more than creating buildings—it’s about working in harmony with the environment and respecting cultural heritage. Anna Gamper, in her presentation at BIG Architecture, shared the philosophy of Architekturbüro Gamper, a studio blending
We can’t predict the future. Our solution is to create it.
Jens Martin Skibsted (1970) is the founder and executive of several international award-winning design businesses, and also design magazine Ogojiii about innovation in Africa. His Biomega bicycles are included in collections of New York’s
I cannot imagine AI would replace us anytime soon
Rafal Pilat is a serial award-winning designer and co-founder of Mindsailors, based in Poznan but with an important presence in Asia and America, too. Mindsailors are proud to have a team of “designers with
Designing for a Better Tomorrow: The Vision of Liza Feil, Designer Behind the Nimue Smart Buoy
In a world where water quality is vital for both ecosystems and human life, product designer Liza Feil has taken a bold step toward safeguarding natural waters through innovative design. Her creation, the Nimue
Hannes Schienegger: Redefining Architecture Through “Intensifying Space”
How does an architect turn a simple space into something extraordinary? At BIG SEE Architecture 2024, Hannes Schienegger of Spado Architects—this year’s Grand Prix winners for their Stadel Conversion WET project - answered this
The Vision Behind Flasher: How Georg Wanker’s Design Philosophy is Shaping Urban Mobility
Georg Wanker’s journey in industrial design is not just about creating functional products—it's about shaping the future through design that improves lives. His approach to design is rooted in one central belief: design is
Jure Miklavc, designer and Red Dot juror, on the future of mobility
The only certain thing is that we are in a transition period Jure Miklavc started his career as a freelance designer, before founding his own design consultancy. Studio Miklavc works in the fields