BIG SEE FESTIVAL 2026

Portorož , May 21–22

Where architectural and design thinking deepens, trust is built, and work gains real relevance – at the edge.

BIG SEE

A platform shaped by the world’s edges – where creativity grows from complexity, limitation and imagination.
At the edge of our time and thinking, BIG SEE positions architecture and design as forces of transformation.
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Every year, BIG SEE opens one guiding question across the entire platform. For 2026, the question is:

Too much? What is just enough?

A lens for understanding how we design, build and make decisions – and for questioning what is truly necessary.
A question that directly shapes how architects design, specify, build and take responsibility today.
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What do you think?

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A space for reflection and debate on measure, relevance and meaning in architecture and design.
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Recognition of outstanding architecture and design, offering strong international visibility to selected work.
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A curated showcase of architectural innovation – materials, products and technologies architects need to specify and trust.
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Survey 2026: In times of too much, what is just enough?

We’re gathering global insights on how architecture and design can respond to excess, noise, and complexity. Your reply fuels a collective reflection - one we’ll continue live at the BIG SEE Festival 2026 in Portorož.

By responding, you’ll receive:

  • a free entrance invitation to both architecture and design at BIG SEE 2026
  • the chance to join a live discussion as part of a selected audience
  • possible publication of your response on bigsee.eu
  • a place in our global creative community
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Instructions for preparing a video

1. Interpret the question freely, personally or professionally. There is no right or wrong answer.

2. How to record your video

Format:
Vertical video (9:16)
20-40 seconds long
Phone camera (front or back)
Clean audio (quiet room or shaded outdoor setting)

Setting:
Background with a subtle hint of your environment or work.
Calm frame, not too much background noise.

Delivery:
If possible, look directly into the camera.
If you speak in a language other than English, please add English subtitles to the video.
Send us some photos of your most representative projects via email, which we can potentially add to the video.

3. How your video will be used

Your video will appear in BIG SEE 2026 website and social channels: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram (Reels).

Please share with us your social media links via email, so we can tag you.

Uploading video

Click the link below to submit video to BIG SEE Dropbox. The link will open in a new tab of your browser. Please upload one folder named after yourself.

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