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Organised by [[Obalne galerije - Coastal Galleries]] the international conference [[Piran Days of Architecture]] has taken place annually since [[Established::1983]] in November in the medieval coastal town of Piran. Its aim is to assess current trends in architecture and present the most progressive and innovative ideas of architectural and spatial production.
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Organised by [[Obalne galerije - Coastal Galleries]] and, as of recently, also the [[DESSA Architecture Centre]], the international conference [[Piran Days of Architecture]] has been going on annually since [[Established::1983]]. Mostly taking place in in the medieval coastal town of Piran, the conference aims to assess current trends in architecture and present the most progressive and innovative ideas of architectural and spatial production. It consists of lectures, workshops, exhibitions, and a competitive programme of architectural solutions.  
  
The event is held in the beautiful surroundings of [[Tartini Theatre]], and traditionally accompanied by the ''International Architectural Exhibition'' of recent works by Central European architects. The distinguished [[Piranesi Award]] is granted for best achievements in architecture along with two Piranesi Mentions and a Student Piranesi Award.
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The event is mainly held in the beautiful surroundings of the [[Tartini Theatre]], though other venues such as the [[Monfort Exhibition Space]], the [[Pečarič Gallery]] and the [[Meduza Gallery, Koper]] are also used for parts of the programme. The distinguished [[Piranesi Award]] is granted for best achievements in architecture along with two Piranesi Mentions and a Student Piranesi Award.  
 
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Projects, created during last two years, are selected by national selectors. Each country (Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Slovakia and Slovenia) presents five projects. Part of the exhibition is the international student's Piranesi exhibition, presenting selected projects from eight different Faculties of Architecture (Ljubljana, Maribor, Graz, Vienna, Trst, Pescara, Zagreb, Split). The exhibition is presented at the [[Piran City Gallery]]. The international jury is composed of participating speakers of the conference.
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==Background==
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The Piran Days of Architecture (also abbreviated as PIDA) were initiated and for a long time led by the renowned Slovene architect [[Vojteh Ravnikar]] (1943–2010).  
  
==Background==
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In 2008, the younger generation of architects took over this event which is an important meeting of architects, students of architecture and of others who share an interest in architecture. It presents a significant contribution in promoting Slovene architecture in the context of a broader European space, meanwhile offering a platform for effective cooperation of architects, economists and politicians, and the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences.
The Piran Days of Architecture is an important meeting of architects, students of architecture and amateurs from Central Europe. It presents significant contribution for promotion of Slovene architecture in the context of a broader European space, meanwhile offering a platform for effective cooperation of architects, economists and politicians, and the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences.
 
The Piran Days of Architecture were initiated by Slovene architect [[Vojteh Ravnikar]] (1943–2010); in 2008 the younger generation of architects took over the event. The members of organizing committee are [[Maja Ivanič]] (president), [[Majda Božeglav–Japelj]], [[Špela Kuhar]], and [[Ana Struna Bregar]].
 
  
 
==Themes==
 
==Themes==
Recent themes of the seminar have included ''Between the Rational and the Irrational in Architecture'' (2003), ''Architect and Society'' (2004), ''Architectural Policies'' (2005), ''Exhibited Architecture'' (2006), ''PDA – 25 years of architecture'' (2007), ''Architectural Diversity'' (2008), ''New Challenges'' (2009), and ''Reanimation of Architecture'' (2010).
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Recent themes of the seminar have included ''Between the Rational and the Irrational in Architecture'' (2003), ''Architectural Policies'' (2005), ''Exhibited Architecture'' (2006), ''Architectural Diversity'' (2008), , and ''Reanimation of Architecture'' (2010), ''Active Architecture'' (2011), ''Ethics of Architecture'' (2013), ''Invention and Tradition in Architecture'' (2015).
  
 
==Lectures==
 
==Lectures==
The conference presents one of the few international expert meetings of architects hosted by Slovenia, with renowned architects from Europe and other parts of the world giving lectures: Friedrich Achleitner, [[Boris Podrecca]], Heinz Tesar, Luigi Semerani, Gino Valle, Eduardo Souto de Moura, Alvaro Siza Viera, Peter Zumthor, Enric Miralles, Sverre Fehn, Kenneth Frampton, David Chipperfield, among others.
 
  
The 28th conference in 2010 hosted Till Schneider – Schneider & Schumacher Architekten, Saša Begović – 3LHD, Klaas Goris – Coussée & Goris architecten, Jurij Kobe – Atelier arhitekti, Quintus Miller – Miller & Maranta, Victor Mestre – vmsa arquitectos, Paul O. Robinson – University of Florida, School of Architecture, Bijoy Jain – Studio Mumbai architects, and the president of the jury Bijoy Jain.
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The conference presents one of the few international expert meetings of architects hosted by Slovenia, with renowned architects from Europe and other parts of the world giving lectures: Friedrich Achleitner, [[Boris Podrecca]], Heinz Tesar, Luigi Semerani, Gino Valle, Eduardo Souto de Moura, Alvaro Siza Viera, Peter Zumthor, Enric Miralles, Sverre Fehn, Kenneth Frampton, David Chipperfield, among others. The lecturers also act as the jury for the Piranesi Award.
  
Lecturers at the 27th international architectural conference and jury for the ''2009 Piranesi Award'' were [[Maruša Zorec]] – [[Arrea Architecture]], Milton Braga – MVBB, Robert McCarter , Saša Randić – Randić&Turato, Wang Shu – Amateur Architecture Studio, John Wardle – John Wardle Architects, Aaron Tan – RAD, Shelley McNamara and Yvonne Farrell – GRAFTON, and Diébédo Francis Kéré – KERE Architecture.
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For example, lecturers at the 27th international architectural conference were [[Maruša Zorec]] – [[Arrea Architecture]], Milton Braga – MVBB, Robert McCarter , Saša Randić – Randić&Turato, Wang Shu – Amateur Architecture Studio, John Wardle – John Wardle Architects, Aaron Tan – RAD, Shelley McNamara and Yvonne Farrell – GRAFTON, and Diébédo Francis Kéré – KERE Architecture.
  
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==Exhibitions==
  
==Exhibitions==
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The PIDA conference is traditionally accompanied by several architectural exhibitions. The most important is the ''International Architectural Exhibition Piranesi'', featuring recent works by Central European architects that compete for the distinguished international [[Piranesi Award]]. The national selectors select five projects from each of their countries, these being Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Croatia, Italy, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia. The main exhibition usually takes place in the [[Piran City Gallery]] or the [[Monfort Exhibition Space]], but occasionally also gets to be shown abroad in places such as ''FUGA - Budapest Center of Architecture'' and the University of Liechtenstein.
PDA conference is traditionally accompanied by several architectural exhibitions. The most important is the ''International Architectural Exhibition Piranesi'' of recent works by Central European architects which compete for distinguished international [[Piranesi Award]]. The 2010 exhibition was showcased in the warehouse Monfort in Portorož. The accompanied exhibitions included a photo exihition of Iwan Baan ''Brasili Chandigarh: Living with Modernity'', an exibition of a workshop ''No-man's water'' by Hrvoje Njirić, and the exhibition ''Viktor Sulčič, 1895-1973, architect'' that was designed by an architect and professor [[Janez Koželj]].
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This display is augmented by an international student exhibitions, co-curated by 8 faculties of architecture from the region – and, additionally, the Architectural Association School of Architecture, London.  
  
In 2009 the main exhibition took place in the [[Piran City Gallery]] and featured recent architectural achievements from Austria, Italy, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia and Slovenia. Accompanying exhibitions have also taken place, including the display ''Houses of the World'' by [[Hiše Magazine]], and ''Vertigo Bird Vertigo Light'' by [[Vertigo Bird]].
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Other accompanying exhibitions have, for example, included a photo exhibition of Iwan Baan ''Brasili Chandigarh: Living with Modernity'', an exhibition of a workshop ''No-man's water'' by Hrvoje Njirić, the exhibition ''Viktor Sulčič, 1895-1973, architect'' that was designed by the architect and professor [[Janez Koželj]], the display ''Houses of the World'' by [[Hiše Magazine]] and the ''Vertigo Bird Vertigo Light'' display by [[Vertigo Bird]].
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
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* [[Piranesi Award]]
 
* [[Piranesi Award]]
 
* [[Obalne galerije - Coastal Galleries]]
 
* [[Obalne galerije - Coastal Galleries]]
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* [[DESSA Architecture Centre]]
 
* [[Tartini Theatre]]
 
* [[Tartini Theatre]]
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* [[Monfort Exhibition Space]]
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
* [http://www.pida.si/ Piran Days of Architecture website]   
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* [http://www.pida.si/news Piran Days of Architecture website]   
 
 
  
 
[[Category:Festivals]]
 
[[Category:Festivals]]

Revision as of 10:02, 8 June 2016




Contact
Piranski dnevi arhitekture
Tartinijev trg 3, SI-6330 Piran-Pirano
Phone386 (0) 5 671 2080
Frequencyannual
Festival dates19.11.2016




Organised by Obalne galerije - Coastal Galleries and, as of recently, also the DESSA Architecture Centre, the international conference Piran Days of Architecture has been going on annually since 1983. Mostly taking place in in the medieval coastal town of Piran, the conference aims to assess current trends in architecture and present the most progressive and innovative ideas of architectural and spatial production. It consists of lectures, workshops, exhibitions, and a competitive programme of architectural solutions.

The event is mainly held in the beautiful surroundings of the Tartini Theatre, though other venues such as the Monfort Exhibition Space, the Pečarič Gallery and the Meduza Gallery, Koper are also used for parts of the programme. The distinguished Piranesi Award is granted for best achievements in architecture along with two Piranesi Mentions and a Student Piranesi Award.


Background

The Piran Days of Architecture (also abbreviated as PIDA) were initiated and for a long time led by the renowned Slovene architect Vojteh Ravnikar (1943–2010).

In 2008, the younger generation of architects took over this event which is an important meeting of architects, students of architecture and of others who share an interest in architecture. It presents a significant contribution in promoting Slovene architecture in the context of a broader European space, meanwhile offering a platform for effective cooperation of architects, economists and politicians, and the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences.

Themes

Recent themes of the seminar have included Between the Rational and the Irrational in Architecture (2003), Architectural Policies (2005), Exhibited Architecture (2006), Architectural Diversity (2008), , and Reanimation of Architecture (2010), Active Architecture (2011), Ethics of Architecture (2013), Invention and Tradition in Architecture (2015).

Lectures

The conference presents one of the few international expert meetings of architects hosted by Slovenia, with renowned architects from Europe and other parts of the world giving lectures: Friedrich Achleitner, Boris Podrecca, Heinz Tesar, Luigi Semerani, Gino Valle, Eduardo Souto de Moura, Alvaro Siza Viera, Peter Zumthor, Enric Miralles, Sverre Fehn, Kenneth Frampton, David Chipperfield, among others. The lecturers also act as the jury for the Piranesi Award.

For example, lecturers at the 27th international architectural conference were Maruša ZorecArrea Architecture, Milton Braga – MVBB, Robert McCarter , Saša Randić – Randić&Turato, Wang Shu – Amateur Architecture Studio, John Wardle – John Wardle Architects, Aaron Tan – RAD, Shelley McNamara and Yvonne Farrell – GRAFTON, and Diébédo Francis Kéré – KERE Architecture.

Exhibitions

The PIDA conference is traditionally accompanied by several architectural exhibitions. The most important is the International Architectural Exhibition Piranesi, featuring recent works by Central European architects that compete for the distinguished international Piranesi Award. The national selectors select five projects from each of their countries, these being Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Croatia, Italy, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia. The main exhibition usually takes place in the Piran City Gallery or the Monfort Exhibition Space, but occasionally also gets to be shown abroad in places such as FUGA - Budapest Center of Architecture and the University of Liechtenstein.

This display is augmented by an international student exhibitions, co-curated by 8 faculties of architecture from the region – and, additionally, the Architectural Association School of Architecture, London.

Other accompanying exhibitions have, for example, included a photo exhibition of Iwan Baan Brasili Chandigarh: Living with Modernity, an exhibition of a workshop No-man's water by Hrvoje Njirić, the exhibition Viktor Sulčič, 1895-1973, architect that was designed by the architect and professor Janez Koželj, the display Houses of the World by Hiše Magazine and the Vertigo Bird Vertigo Light display by Vertigo Bird.

See also

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