Prishtina Architecture Week is organized by the Kosovo Architecture Foundation in close partnership with the Municipality of Prishtina and the Future Architecture Platform. PAW is an annual event and its main objective is to present to the local architecture community and the general public the contemporary theories and methodologies in the field of architecture and urban planning.
This year the PAW theme is “Inclusivity” and KAF has invited a number of renowned architects and planners from around the world to showcase their innovative concepts and work tackling the numerous problems of today’s contemporary city. With numerous activities such as lectures, workshops, exhibitions, screenings and competitions PAW will yet again turn Prishtina into the regional exchange hub for methodologies, experience, architectural and urban experimentation. For the first time this year the Architecture Week will also organize activities in Fushë Kosova and Prizren.
After the establishment of DoCoMoMo_Kosovo, the national chapter of DoCoMoMo_International, Kosovo Architecture Foundation became the newest Institutional Partner to DoCoMoMo_International, the biggest organization in the world promoting and protecting the Modern Movement's buildings, sites and neighborhoods. In collaboration with DoCoMoM
All lectures and presentation from the Prishtina Architecture Week 2016 are uploaded on the Kosovo Architecture Foundation official YouTube channel. Watch lectures and presentations by the young creatives of the Future Architecture Platform, Martino Stierli, chief Curator of Design and Architecture at Museum of Modern Art, Elena Madison o
The work by the UBT student Behar Neziraj announced as the best work for the academic year 2015-2016. The annual "Students Review" exhibition held for the 4th time during the Prishtina Architecture Week exhibits the best works produced by the students of Kosovo architecture schools, apart from its importance judging by the
After a successful first cycle of activities in the initial year, Future Architecture platform launches a new call for ideas for all who wish to participate in the Future Architecture program cycle throughout Europe in 2017. The platform invites emerging creatives to apply with the ideas, visions and projects they consider important for t
The international launch of ArchiFutures Vol. 1: The Museum is in Lisbon, at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. Through a debate with Matevz Celik, Cesar Reyes Najera and Rob Wilson. Archifutures Vol. 1: The Museum is the first part of a new three-volume field guide to the future of architecture. The collection maps contemporary archite
Future Architecture, the first European architectural platform, coordinated by the MAO | Muzej za arhitekturo in oblikovanje, just completed its first year of operation. The platform promoted an emerging generation of creatives through a vibrant programme that connected outstanding architectural events in 13 European cities:&n
Workshop 26-30 September 2016 Open to students and young architects The workshop will be lead by American architect Rand Eppich, an expert of documenting technology, collaborator of the Getty Conservation Institute, and leader of many courses on architectural documentation organized by ICCROM Apply by sending your CV to media@prisht
The Museum of Architecture and Design is launching an open call for participation in FARAWAY, SO CLOSE – 25th Biennial of Design, curated by editor and curator Angela Rui and MAO curator Maja Vardjan. The open call is dedicated to designers, architects, filmmakers, graphic designers, interaction designers, illustrators, writers, ani
Kosovo Architecture Foundation calls all students and enthusiasts of architecture from Kosovo and beyond to contribute in organising the Prishtina Architecture Week 2016, which will be held from 4th till 10th of July. The potential candidate should be available for at least 7 days starting the 24th of June till the 12th of Ju
The 15th Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale starts this week, on the 28th of May. The exhibition named "Reporting from the Front" is curated by Alejandro Aravena, who recently was awaded the highest prize in architecture world the Pritzker Prize. Last year Aravena was the keynote speaker at the Prishtina Archit
We are very proud to announce that Alejandro Aravena was named as the Laureate of the Pritzker Prize 2016, the most prestigious architecture award in the world. To read more about the jury's decision go to the link Pritzker. To listen to Alejandros lecture in Prishtina click on PAW. Aravena was recently named as the Curator to the
Architecture is prone to envisioning compelling futures. Throughout history it has harnessed innovation and demonstrated how culture, a creative mindset and cross-disciplinarity all work to contribute to shaping and defining cities, the economy, social cohesion and environments. Opening up a broad discussion, 14 European organisations hav
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