Zuzana Pastirčák Duchová, Slovakia
Studied Art History in Vienna and Bratislava and holds a PhD in Spatial Planning from the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava. Co-curated NASUTI, the first festival in Slovakia focused on environmental issues, and co-curated
Marek Jan Štěpán, Czech Republic
Atelier Stěpán is an author's studio dealing with architecture, public space and art. It was founded in 1997 by the couple Vanda and Marek Štěpán. They create modern architecture that grows from conservative roots.
Orlin Davchev, Bulgaria
Leading notion in professional work of Prof. Orlin Davchev is the realization of an emotional, sustainable and innovative architecture, bearing the messages of his time, author's character and respect for the surrounding environment. A
Saimir Kristo, Albania
Prof. Assoc. Dr. Kristo is Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Creative Industries at Barleti University in Tirana and Executive Director of the Architecture Fund in Albania. His current activities focus on architectural
Gaze Mirror by Phil Procter
Made from two folded pieces of mirror-polished stainless steel, the Gaze Mirror is a sculptural and elegant wall-mounting structure. The angled surfaces catch light and surroundings in surprising ways, creating a dynamic visual as
Perelada Winery, Peralada. Girona by RCR Arquitectes
An agricultural industry that can be visited for wine and cava, next to the vineyards and rural buildings in a municipality not much bigger than 2 ha. of winery. It isn’t a matter of
From Hospital to School – Renovation and Conversion of a Listed Building in Gersthof by Franz und Sue
In Vienna’s Gersthof area, Franz & Sue transformed the Orthopaedic Hospital from the 1920s into a contemporary educational campus. The striking building is a listed monument and situated in a sprawling park with century-old
MONARK CHAIR by Karim Rashid
The MONARK chair embodies the philosophy of Techno-Casualism, merging technology, comfort, and human-centred design. Balancing aesthetics, ergonomics, and sustainability, the design prioritises structural integrity, weight optimisation, and material efficiency while maintaining a sleek and
BOB chair by Studio PESI
The BOB Chair is a stackable chair characterized by a horizontally spanning backrest that is connected to the seat. This design allows for elastic deformation when the user moves, ensuring a comfortable posture. The
Onggi and Container Series by SWNA
This project is a design study that reinterprets Korea’s traditional jang (fermented sauce) culture within the context of modern, residential environments. “Onggi of Wind” was redesigned to allow the use of outdoor earthen jars