Tomáš Tornyos
I am the kind of architect who values simplicity over extravagance. My work seeks to remain more grounded, using the simple, yet well-thought means to fulfill architecture’s fundamental purpose — to offer shelter. At
Lora Deneva
In times of too much, what is just enough? As an interior designer, I follow the “Less is More” philosophy. I believe that the simpler a thing is, the more genius it becomes. If
Andrei Ologeanu
In times of excess, enough is using only what we need, leaving behind harmony instead of waste. Andrei Ologeanu, Co-founderAOVarchitecture, Romania This contribution is part of our ongoing survey “TOO MUCH? What
Winy Maas (MVRDV), Studio Gang and Oppenheim Architecture Among Speakers at EDGE Architecture Festival Budapest 2026
Budapest, Hungary — The second edition of EDGE Architecture Festival Budapest (EDGE Fest), organised by Építészfórum, will take place on 18-19 June 2026 in Budapest at Dürer Kert and the industrial venues of Hengermalom.
Vidor Fabian
Life in large urban areas has become unbearable. Although we were born in the center of a large city, fifteen to twenty years ago we decided to gradually move our lives from the capital
Enrico Bernuzzi
Enough is the margin: the quiet space where thoughts breathe and design shows us that what we truly need is already here. Enrico Bernuzzi, ArchitectBernuzzi Samori Architetti, Italy This contribution is part
Ivan Delgado
Architecture offers the possibility of refuge from excess and noise, and a way to deal with complexity—not only understood as the act of building to physically and literally provide shelter for people, but also
Sidsel Eriksen
I believe ‘just enough’ doesn’t necessarily mean we have to ‘give up’ something. But we do have to change. In Spread Studio’s 2025 forecast, I explore the Indigenous wisdom of the Navajo tribe: the
EDGE Awards 2026 – Call for Application
EDGE Awards launches with a new category As part of the EDGE Architecture Festival Budapest, we are once again announcing the EDGE Awards, a platform dedicated to projects that redefine the boundaries of architecture
Filippo Tisselli
For an architect, “just enough” is an act of balance and responsibility. It’s when a space works well, feels right, and asks for nothing more. It’s about subtraction: fewer materials, less waste, less noise.
Iosif Arampatzis
In a world that constantly accelerates and produces more than we can absorb, “enough” becomes an act of balance. It is the choice of essence over excess. To us, this “enough” means measure, care,
Maja Horecká Nalevanková
The quiet power of design. Maja Horecká Nalevanková, Architect MOLO Architekti, Czech Republic This contribution is part of our ongoing survey “TOO MUCH? What is just enough?” where we collect personal reflections
Sandra Djukic
Reclaiming boredom: a space in time and mind where there is nothing assigned, nothing over-intellectualized or demands more than just kindness and our five senses. Sandra Djukic, Professor University of the Arts London, England
Ana Armano Linta
Coming back to our roots. Finding stillness. Finding home. That is what I look for in design nowadays. After decades of chasing new technological developments, new fabricated materials, new looks, and new expressions, the
Christina Tassioglou
My work is done when the space reflects the soul of the concept – not more, not less. Christina Tassioglou, Interior Designer Christina Tassioglou – Interior & Object Design, Austria This contribution
Ana Marija Vukovska
In times of too much, just enough is that which sustains meaning. Architecture and design have the responsibility to filter excess rather than add to it, creating spaces that breathe, nurture connection, and support
Andreas Kleboth
We already have too much land, too many buildings, and too much infrastructure. But the issue isn’t just quantity—it’s the quality of what we create. We waste vast areas on fragmented, underused spaces, leading
Branislav Gregović
Peace would be enough! Branislav Gregović, ArchitectStudio LXXVI, Montenegro This contribution is part of our ongoing survey “TOO MUCH? What is just enough?” where we collect personal reflections on excess and balance
Vasco Matias Correia
I would start by questioning what it is that there is too much of: too much information, too many unwarranted solicitations for consumption and affirmation, surely. But the world we live in is still,
BELGRADE TO HOST THE 5TH ARHITEKTA FORUM
BELGRADE – The 5th anniversary of the Arhitekta Forum, organized by Arhitekta magazine, will take place on May 9, 2026, at Belgrade’s MTS Dvorana. This year’s theme, "REURBANIZATION", addresses a crucial modern question: How to
ArchyEnergy 2026 for Architects! Discover Inspiration and Innovation
The third edition of ArchyEnergy 2026, a conference and exhibition taking place on May 12–13 at the Master Center of the Novi Sad Fair, is the central meeting point for architects, designers, and planners
Festival Days of ORIS 26
Join us at the 26th edition of the international architectural festival, Days of Oris, which will be held on May 9-10, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday) at the Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall in Zagreb. Organized
Florian Nepravishta
Florian Nepravishta is an architect, Full Professor, and former Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism at the Polytechnic University of Tirana. He specializes in heritage conservation and urban regeneration, while also serving
Goran V. Anđelković
"As long as architecture remains in dialogue with the human being – with the body, perception, and way of life – it is possible to speak of measure." What is “Too Much” and what
Péter Zilahi
Péter Zilahi, a renowned Hungarian architect, BIG SEE Nominator, and Associate Professor at the University of Pécs explores the delicate balance between personal expression and social responsibility. By examining how the "ego" can overwhelm
George Bosnas
When is a design truly "enough"? George Bosnas, award-winning designer, BIG SEE Nominator, and AKTO College professor explores the boundary where technical discipline meets the "silent companion" of intuition to define the elusive moment
Alexandru-Cristian Bunii
Alexandru-Cristian Bunii is an award-winning jewelry designer, BIG SEE Nominator, and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Arts and Design. Moving from the intimate scale of jewelry to the global scale of environmental impact,
Mojca Perše
Associate professor and BIG SEE Nominator Mojca Perše is an architect, designer, and academic who serves as the Vice Dean for Artistic Activities at the Faculty of Design in Ljubljana. She combines professional practice with
Barleti University Students
Architecture students from Barleti University in Tirana, Albania explore what it means for architecture and life to have “just enough.” Their videos look at spaces, time, and the experiences that fill them, inviting us