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Yugoslav Modernism and Venice Architecture Biennale

Editorial / Piranesi 40

Yugoslav Modernism and Venice Architecture Biennale

by Robert Potokar on Dec 22, 2018 • No Comments

Modernism is always topical. Even in the beginning of the 21st century, we can look back with joy and pleasure to the golden years of Modernism that marked several generations in the broader space of our former common state. It did take a long time, however, for Yugoslav Modernism to...

The undiscovered modern architecture of Kosovo

Arhitectural Icon / Piranesi 40

The undiscovered modern architecture of Kosovo

by Flaka Xërxa Beqiri on Dec 22, 2018 • No Comments

Overview of modernist architecture in Kosovo, a fading architectural heritage

Andrija Mutnjaković: National Library of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo, 1971-1984

Arhitectural Icon / Piranesi 40

Andrija Mutnjaković: National Library of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo, 1971-1984

by Flaka Xërxa Beqiri on Dec 22, 2018 • No Comments

The dominant example of Kosovo’s Modern Architecture Presentation of the National Library of Kosovo, an icon of the Modern Architecture Heritage of Kosovo

Interview with Janez Koželj

Interview / Piranesi 40

Interview with Janez Koželj

by Robert Potokar on Dec 22, 2018 • No Comments

To explain the world and change it, too

Call for Piranesi Award 2018

Call for Piranesi Award 2018

by Stasa Baranja on Sep 7, 2018 • No Comments

You are warmly invited to enter competition for PIRANESI AWARD 2018

The Year of Jože Plečnik

Editorial / Piranesi 39

The Year of Jože Plečnik

by Robert Potokar on Jan 25, 2018 • No Comments

The architect Jože Plečnik is of course of interest at any time, and not only on the occasion of a special anniversary, although this year we are commemorating 60 years from his death and 145 from his birth. That is why the present issue of Piranesi also covers a...

Anton Laščak: Villa Rafut, Nova Gorica, Slovenia, built 1912-1914, rebuilt 1928-1929

Arhitectural Icon / Piranesi 39

Anton Laščak: Villa Rafut, Nova Gorica, Slovenia, built 1912-1914, rebuilt 1928-1929

by Adrijan Cingerle on Jan 25, 2018 • No Comments

Rafut Villa – a Decaying Beauty

Interview with Jurij Kobe

Interview / Piranesi 39

Interview with Jurij Kobe

by Robert Potokar on Jan 25, 2018 • No Comments

A Line Has the Power to Lead You

Content of the Magazine

Yugoslav Modernism and Venice Architecture Biennale

Editorial / Piranesi 40

Yugoslav Modernism and Venice Architecture Biennale

by Robert Potokar on Dec 22, 2018 • No Comments

Modernism is always topical. Even in the beginning of the 21st century, we can look back with joy and pleasure to the golden years of Modernism that marked several generations in the broader space of our former common state. It did take a long time, however, for Yugoslav Modernism to lose its very own socialist...

The undiscovered modern architecture of Kosovo

Arhitectural Icon / Piranesi 40

The undiscovered modern architecture of Kosovo

by Flaka Xërxa Beqiri on Dec 22, 2018 • No Comments

Overview of modernist architecture in Kosovo, a fading architectural heritage

Andrija Mutnjaković: National Library of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo, 1971-1984

Arhitectural Icon / Piranesi 40

Andrija Mutnjaković: National Library of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo, 1971-1984

by Flaka Xërxa Beqiri on Dec 22, 2018 • No Comments

The dominant example of Kosovo’s Modern Architecture Presentation of the National Library of Kosovo, an icon of the Modern Architecture Heritage of Kosovo

Interview with Janez Koželj

Interview / Piranesi 40

Interview with Janez Koželj

by Robert Potokar on Dec 22, 2018 • No Comments

To explain the world and change it, too

Bernardo Bader: Salgenreute Chapel, Krumbach, Salgenreute, Austria

Piran Days of Architecture / Piranesi 40 / Piranesi Award 2017

Bernardo Bader: Salgenreute Chapel, Krumbach, Salgenreute, Austria

by Florian Aicher on Dec 22, 2018 • No Comments

On a New Chapel in Salgenreuthe

Feld72 Architekten: Kindergarten Niederolang, Olang, South Tyrol, Italy

Piran Days of Architecture / Piranesi 40 / Piranesi Mention 2017

Feld72 Architekten: Kindergarten Niederolang, Olang, South Tyrol, Italy

by Andrej Strehovec on Dec 22, 2018 • No Comments

Kindergarten as a Bow of Regionalisms (fence + wall + building + wrapper = playground)

Mirko Franzoso: Social House in Caltron, Cles, Italy

Piran Days of Architecture / Piranesi 39 / Piranesi Mention 2016

Mirko Franzoso: Social House in Caltron, Cles, Italy

by Maurizio Bradaschia on Dec 22, 2018 • No Comments

Rhythm, Landscape, Materials

Barbir, Bralić, Brzović, Bulian: "Floating Pool Parasite", Rijeka, Croatia

Piran Days of Architecture / Piranesi 40 / Student’s Mention Piranesi 2017

Barbir, Bralić, Brzović, Bulian: “Floating Pool Parasite”, Rijeka, Croatia

by Barbir, Bralić, Brzović, Bulian on Dec 22, 2018 • No Comments

Nande Korpnik: Pavilion for the Presentation of Archaeological Remains, Celje

New Architecture / Piranesi 40

Nande Korpnik: Pavilion for the Presentation of Archaeological Remains, Celje

by Uroš Lobnik on Dec 22, 2018 • No Comments

Deliberations of Several Disciplines Put in Space

Ravnikar Potokar architectural Office: The layout for the Beneath the Castle Square and the Zamorc (Negro ) playground

New Architecture / Piranesi 40

Ravnikar Potokar architectural Office: The layout for the Beneath the Castle Square and the Zamorc (Negro ) playground

by Uroš Rustja on Dec 22, 2018 • No Comments

Town and Memory

Maja Ivanič, Anja Planišček,mAndraž Intihar, Urša Habič, Iztok Šušteršič, Damjan Černe, Andreja Zapušek Černe, Nena Gabrovec, Primož Fijavž, Marjan Manček: Pedenjped Kindergarten, Pedenjcarstvo Unit, Kašelj, Ljubljana, Slovenia

New Architecture / Piranesi 40

Maja Ivanič, Anja Planišček,mAndraž Intihar, Urša Habič, Iztok Šušteršič, Damjan Černe, Andreja Zapušek Černe, Nena Gabrovec, Primož Fijavž, Marjan Manček: Pedenjped Kindergarten, Pedenjcarstvo Unit, Kašelj, Ljubljana, Slovenia

by Kristina Dešman on Dec 19, 2018 • No Comments

Contemplation of Playfulness, Children’s Kingdom

Hohengasser Wirnsberger Architekten: Cheese Dairy Kaslab´n Nockberge, Radenthein, Austria

New Architecture / Piranesi 40

Hohengasser Wirnsberger Architekten: Cheese Dairy Kaslab´n Nockberge, Radenthein, Austria

by Robert Potokar on Dec 19, 2018 • No Comments

Small architecture hiding a multitude of stories

Ateliér zahradní a krajinářské architektury Sendler – Babka: Cemetery in Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic

New Architecture / Piranesi 40

Ateliér zahradní a krajinářské architektury Sendler – Babka: Cemetery in Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic

by Jana Tichá on Dec 19, 2018 • No Comments

Cemetery in a Landscape Park

O'Donnell + Tuomey : Central European University, Budapest, Hungary

New Architecture / Piranesi 40

O’Donnell + Tuomey : Central European University, Budapest, Hungary

by Emiel Lamers on Dec 19, 2018 • No Comments

Linking old and new by surgical strategy

Robert Dolinar: Design of sacred

Design / Piranesi 40

Robert Dolinar: Design of sacred

by Aleksander Saša Ostan on Dec 19, 2018 • No Comments

Finding Inspiration in the Primordial