The design of the building is truly “Form follows Function”
The design of the building is truly “Form follows Function” An interview with Schneider Lengauer Pühringer Architects, Austria What makes your winning project one of a kind? Prammer
Every new task is a new challenge
Every new task is a new challenge An interview with Zdenek Veverka; Productdesign, Czech Republic What makes your winning project one of a kind? One shape scheme used for
Circularity for a Sustainable Future
Circularity for a Sustainable Future By Zsuzsanna Molnár “Reuse whatever you can: don’t clad it, don’t paint anything just to make it look nice,” say the two owner-managers
Roman Vrtiška and Vladimir Žak on how we should concern our optics more towards local sources and traditions
Roman Vrtiška, Vladimír Žák, VRTIŠKA ŽÁK, Czech Republic It is almost impossible to identify local problem. In general, we should concern our optics more towards local sources and traditions, to avoid
I. & A. Vikelas: Architecture will have to re-adress certain questions after Covid-19
I. & A. Vikelas, Vikelas & Associate Architects, Greece I believe Covid-19 implications will continue to be evident even long after the distribution of safe vaccines. Architecture shall have to re-address
Andrey Arnaudov on the absence of clear recognition towards the identity and the values of Sofia
Andrey Arnaudov, PROEKTTA Studio, Bulgaria The absence of clear recognition towards the identity and the values of Sofia is the basic issue in the city, where our office is located. Sofia
Parasite Studio: Social distancing is on long term one of the Covid-19 pandemic consequence
Parasite Studio, Romania One’s behavior is the main social engine that drives changes and modifies the social group`s behavior. Social distancing is on long term one of the Covid-19 pandemic consequence.
Meneghello Paolelli Associati on how designers and companies must re-think the formula to promote business through alternative channels
Meneghello Paolelli Associati, Italy Our industry (design) is still very linked to the trade shows as crucial moments to present products and push them both on communication and commercial standpoints. All
Wolfgang Schmieder on the significant impact Covid-19 will have on construction activity in the medium term
Wolfgang Schmieder, Fischer Schmieder Architekten, Austria I think that the Covid pandemic will have a significant impact on construction activity in the medium term. The order situation will become noticeably thinner.
Biroarchitetti: There is still too much of a gap between young, innovative architects and the developers
Biroarchitetti, Italy Even in an advanced metropolis like Milan, there is still too much of a gap between young, innovative architects and the developers that gradually build the city of the
Ion Popusoi and Bogdan Preda on how Covid-19 impacted their work
Ion Popusoi and Bogdan Preda, Romania The virus changed deeply the way we work. We try to do online as many meetings as we could, except site visitings.
Pavlos Chatziangelidis about the neglected outdoor public spaces in Athens
Pavlos Chatziangelidis, 314 Architecture Studio, Greece During our internment, we appreciated more our social life and safety rules turned us towards public or private outdoor spaces. Unfortunately, the outdoor public spaces
Roman Vrtiška and Vladimir Žak about the need to re-think necessary costs
Roman Vrtiška, Vladimír Žák, VRTIŠKA ŽÁK, Czech Republic Many clients nowadays are more accurate in term of saving investments and behaving more carefully, than before. We are all forced to think
I. & A. Vikelas on the need to change public administration offices’ services
I. & A. Vikelas, Vikelas & Associate Architects, Greece Public administration offices providing various services to the citizens have to change radically. Rearrangement and use of technology may reduce queues and
Claudia Campone: The pandemic lockdown was a unique time to investigate different axes of our work
Claudia Campone, Thirtyone Design, Italy My perspective is generally very optimistic: pandemic lockdown somehow forced us to study, research and work more without too much distraction. This has been a unique
Andrey Arnaudov about expectations of increased demand for residential projects
Andrey Arnaudov, PROEKTTA Studio, Bulgaria COVID-19 will affect the architectural profession in many ways, as well the life of the whole society. We expect an increased demand for residential projects with
Parasite Studio about not distinguishing different parts of the city Timisoara
Parasite Studio, Romania The city of Timisoara was formed as a polycentric town, with different neighborhoods, that complement each other, forming a vibrant place. The whole city was linked by Bega
Meneghello Paolelli Associati on adapting to the new situation regarding Covid 19
Meneghello Paolelli Associati, Italy MPA (Meneghello Paolelli Associati) promptly adapted to the new situation, taking advantage of smart-working and to the chances offered by the new ways of communicating and sharing
Wolfgang Schmieder about more complicated regulations and building laws
Wolfgang Schmieder, Fischer Schmieder Architekten, Austria The regulations and building laws based on them are becoming increasingly complicated and confusing. There are now more than two hundred standards and guidelines for
Biroarchitetti about potential innovative approaches as an aftermath of Covid-19
Biroarchitetti, Italy Covid already has a strong impact on our work, as one of our main themes is the design of buildings and interiors for offices. The initial shock is gradually