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
From care to cure and back
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
Architecture is the means to create a common language of living
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
Marek Jan Štěpán authentic architectural design
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
Between two cities
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
Rooftops are the new green fields
The results of architectural practice always seem to be realized in physical form, and by that I mean ideas being materialised as part of the built environment. Most of the time architecture is defined
Into the past or into the future
When designing natural buildings and those made of earth, it is sometimes unclear whether we are going into the past or the future. These structures are often perceived as experiments or alternatives, though such
Solar trees on the streets of Moldova
Recently Chisinau, Moldova's capital, “grew” trees sporting small solar panels. They were introduced as part of the United Nations Development Programme and in partnership with the Municipality of Chisinau. Solar trees are
A rare glimpse of utopia
Pecka Visitor Centre – making a difference Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country where the set of real life problems has been mostly replaced by a set of imaginary problems, some of which have
No to discriminatory architecture
No to discriminatory architecture Interview with Gabu Heindl Gabu Heindl is an architect, urban planner and activist who lives in Vienna. As a professor at the Faculty of Architecture she heads the
Countdown to BIG Design Ljubljana 2024
On October 10-12, we will celebrate achievements in design with the BIG Design festival, a citywide event happening and growing since 2003. Ljubljana will transform into a vibrant urban fairground for three
[interview] Andreea Lazarescu, Ceramic Sparrow: Romanian Modernism
Ceramic Sparrow is a Romanian ceramic design and production studio founded in 2010 by Andreea Lazarescu and Tiberiu Dancila. The studio is focused on designing and producing household items, particularly teaware and decorative objects. Their
[interview] Tomaž Aupič: Active Ergonomics
Tomaž Aupič, a former architecture student, has decided to change the world of sitting together with Sebastjan Štarkelj and Mateja Vrščaj. They have jointly designed an active chair that enables proper sitting posture. A special