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| − | Organised by [[Obalne galerije - Coastal Galleries]] and the [[Piranesi Foundation]] the international | + | Organised by [[Obalne galerije - Coastal Galleries]] and the [[Piranesi Foundation]] the international conference [[Piran Days of Architecture]] has taken place annually since [[Established::1983]] at the last weekend in November in medieval 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. |
| − | The | + | 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. |
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
| − | The | + | 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. The lectures present fresh approaches to the problems of contemporary architecture and urbanism, and the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences. |
| − | On the initiative of Prof. Vojteh Ravnikar, the prior president and "spiritus agens" of the event, the new organisation | + | On the initiative of Prof. Vojteh Ravnikar, the prior president and "spiritus agens" of the event, the new organisation committee took over the ''Piran Days of Architecture'' in 2008. |
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| − | 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), and ''New Challenges'' (2009). | + | 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), and ''New Challenges'' (2009). |
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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. | ||
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| + | Lecturers at the 27th international architectural conference and jury for the ''2009 Piranesi Award'' were Maruša Zorec – Arrea, 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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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. The lectures present fresh approaches to the problems of contemporary architecture and urbanism, and the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences.
On the initiative of Prof. Vojteh Ravnikar, the prior president and "spiritus agens" of the event, the new organisation committee took over the Piran Days of Architecture in 2008.
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), and New Challenges (2009).
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.
Lecturers at the 27th international architectural conference and jury for the 2009 Piranesi Award were Maruša Zorec – Arrea, 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.
The International Architectural Exhibition presents new architecture from Central Europe. 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.
Since 1989 the Piranesi Award has been conferred on the best architectural achievement. The jury also confers three Piranesi mentions as well as a Student Piranesi Award. The name of the award is dedicated to Giovan Battiste Piranesi, the great Italian artist from 18th century.
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