BIG Architecture Conference: In Search of Beauty – Between Tradition and Innovation For this year’s conference, we are inviting interesting characters from the field of architecture and its margins, to present their
In this interview, Pál Mészáros delves into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in architecture, exploring its impact on design methodologies, the evolving relationship between human creativity and computation, and the enduring role
Moldovan craftsmen and entrepreneurs give the past a new life in ... the Stone Age Moldova may not boast many architectural marvels that could be deemed environmentally friendly, yet on a trip
Revitalisation of the Firefighters’ Tower The historical ages of the tower Most likely built in the last decades of the 15th century, the Firefighters’ Tower, formerly the Weavers’ Tower, was part of
Award-winning architect Melike Altınışık leads MAA, an international practice with offices in Istanbul and Seoul, dedicated to innovative architecture, urbanism, and design. Recognized in RIBA’s 100 Women: Architects in Practice (2024), her work
Mitigating the danger of floods Venice is a city built on water. After the dissolution of the Roman Empire, the inhabitants of the region fled from barbarian hordes and found refuge on
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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’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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Interview with Ana Dana Beroš Under the umbrella of the LINA platform, the programme From Care to Cure and Back was initiated by Ana Dana Beroš in collaboration with the Association of Architects of
Interview with Saimir Kristo Saimir Kristo is an architect and urban designer, currently founder of the Architecture Fund in Albania and also Deputy Dean and Lecturer at the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Creative
Interview with Marek Jan Štěpán, founder and director of Atelier Štěpán about his authentic architectural design We share a common cultural space in Central Europe with the Czech Republic, and we are also close
Interview with Tinatin Gurgenidze, co-founder of the Tbilisi Architecture Biennial. Tinatin Gurgenidze studied architecture and urban design in Tbilisi and Barcelona. Trained as an architect and urban designer, Tinatin is involved in research and
