Designing Hospitality Through Local Materials: Swissôtel Poiana Brașov by Cumulus Architecture
3 Questions for Cumulus Architecture Q: What ideas or values are central to your architectural practice, and how are they reflected in Swissôtel Poiana Brașov at this stage of your
A Small Citadel for Children: Grădinița Bună by ZEIA studio
3 Questions for Andra Ionel and Elena Zară Q: What ideas or values are central to your architectural practice, and how are they reflected in Grădinița Bună at this stage of
Story, Space and Care: Marie Curie Hospital for Children by TESSERACT Architecture
About The Marie Curie Hospital for Children The Marie Curie Hospital for Children in Bucharest explores how hospital space can become an active part of care, particularly for children undergoing
BIG SEE In Tirana at the Pyramid of Tirana
On 22 October, BIG SEE In Tirana, the first event in the upcoming BIG SEE In series, will take place at the Pyramid of Tirana, bringing together Albanian architects, designers and other professionals from
Matej Kušević
In a time when an algorithm can produce a perfect image in seconds, I believe what is still worth creating is what cannot be generated: a sense of belonging, meaning, and spaces that truly
Mohammad Kanisavaran
What is worth creating depends on who is answering the question, and on the social, cultural, and economic context they live in. What may seem like an ending in one society can still be
Luigi Cafiero
The history of architecture has always reflected human evolution and how we inhabit spaces - both indoors and outdoors - down to our relationship with individual design objects. As long as designers are called
Ivo Vaz Barbosa, Ricardo Acosta and Tomé Capa
The In-Between. In architecture, we believe it is no longer about choosing between the ostentation of luxury and the predictable simplicity of the generic. The true value lies on the frontier. It is worth
Liza Idziorek
We believe in creating spaces that embrace human life rather than demanding perfection. In a world increasingly driven by automation and efficiency, we must design places that offer refuge, warmth, and a genuine sense
Local Events for What Comes Next
BIG SEE In is a new series of local professional events created to connect emerging architecture and design practices with established professionals, businesses, media and decision-makers in cities across the region. Each edition starts
Play, Learn, Discover
Playgrounds, interiors and objects use movement, choice and hands-on interaction to give children room to explore rather than prescribe how play should happen. Design for children has to negotiate two requirements that
Architecture of Continuity: Partizani High School by Loft Architects
3 Questions for Lorenxa Molla Q: What ideas or values are central to your architectural practice, and how are they reflected in Partizani High School at this stage of your