Gezim Pacarizi / KAF at the London Festival of Architecture

Gezim Pacarizi / KAF at the London Festival of Architecture

     The Kosovo Architecture Foundation and its director Bekim Ramku were honored few months ago by British Council to nominate a project from Kosovo for the Atlas of the Unbuilt World exhibition held from the 7th till the 27th of July.  The exhibition which is part of one of the biggest architecture events in the world the London Festival of Architecture aims to showcase architectural models of future projects from around the world by some of the most exciting practices and emerging studios working today. The 60 projects from 40 countries where nominated by international experts including architects, academics, writers and cultural institutes. 

A house in Prizren by the architect Gezim Pacarizi was chosen to represent Kosovo at this exhibition. The concept, functionality and the use of raw materials were strong reasons to nominate this building and architect. This was also the fist time Kosovo was represented at the London Festival of Architecture. "Building with local material and using local labour doesnt mean poor architecture. The surrounding built environment of the area is generally unplanned and informal, buildings are erected quickly and a lack of cohesive design in the architecture is creating a place without identity. The house is unusual in its environment, yet it integrates well, inviting order and poetry in the middle of the surrounding urban chaos" is how the architect Gezim Pacarizi describes his design. 

For more information on the exhibition visit Bartlett School and the British Council "Back to the Envelope". 

PAW thanks you

Dear friends,

On behalf of myself, Noli, Shpend and the whole PAW team I would like to thank more than 2000 visitors and participants that made this year's Prishtina Architecture Week that more special. We would also like to thank all of the individuals and organizations without whom this event wouldn't have happened: Winy Mass, Jan Knikker, Marta Pozo Gil, MVRDV, Murat Tabanlioglu, Enric Ruiz Geli, Juan Carlos Avila, Cloud9, Asa Bruno, Ron Arad Architects, Bostjan Vuga, Sadar+Vuga, Aaron Levy, Eriola Pira, Bruno Campos, BCMF Arquitetos, Anne Guiney, IfUD, Ila Beka, Louise Lemoine, Living Architectures, Pippo Ciorra, Maxxi Architettura, US Embassy in Prishtina, Paul F Engelstad, Aferdita Krasniqi, Culture for All, the European Commission in Kosovo, Samuel Zbogar, Lila Skarveli, Eduard Berisha, British Council, Niamh Tuft, Vicky Richardson, Lauren McKirdy, Arjeta Emra, the Prishtina Municipality, Vlora Dumoshi, Valbona Shujaku, Petrit Selimi, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, French Embassy in Prishtina, Isabelle Cambarnous, Alban Uka, Paradiso, Marazzi, Besa Muharremi, Ilir Gjinolli, Urban+, Perparim Rama, 4MGroup, Bujar Nrecaj, Astrit Nixha, ANARCH, Lulzim Kabashi, Ivanisin Kabashi, Jetlir Dermaku, Bledian Salihu, Anita Musa, Flaka Sokoli, Rrustem Brahimi, Bora Kelmendi, Gojart Shatri, Yllke Kosumi, Qendresa Termkolli, Teuta Jashari Kajtazi, Rozafa Basha, Petrit Ahmeti, Freskim Sylejmani, Arta Selimi, , Sali Shoshi, Migjen Berisha, Gea Demiraj, CHwB, Lego, Albanor Krasniqi, Leart Mullaademi, the Danish KFOR, Kaltrina Drancolli, Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, ArchiEdu, Gezim Radoniqi, Swiss Diamond Hotel Prishtina, Mabetex, Visar Salihu, Ishaku Maitumbi, UN-Habitat in Kosovo, Elnor, Mentor Pacarada, Frakton, Agon Qeta, Project Graphics, Zhermin Derguri, Zhaki Advertising and Bizzaro.

Thank you again and see you next year,

Bekim Ramku & the PAW Team

PAW

Prishtina Architecture Week

1-6 July 2013

The Future Model!

PAW program will be published very soon, stay informed with the latest updates on prishtinaarchitectureweek.com our facebook and twitter accounts. Lectures, Workshops, Tours, Exhibitions, Interventions...

Enric Ruiz-Geli, Bostjan Vuga, Asa Bruno, Anne Guinney, Ila Beka & Louise Lemoine, Murat Tabanlioglu, Lulzim Kabashi & Krunoslav Ivanishin, Marta Pozo Gil and many more.

Open Call for Design Submissions

British Council Open Call for Design Submissions

London Festival of Architecture

3D printing at Atlas of the Unbuilt World

We are excited to announce a new addition to Atlas of the Unbuilt Worldexhibition. If you are an architect, student or designer, you can submit your work which will be live-printed by a 3D printer between 18-22 June at the venue.

Who can get involved?

In keeping with the spirit of the exhibition, this is an open call to students, architects and designers across the world!

How can I get involved?

Tweet us @British_Design and tell us about your project. We’re using the hashtag #BoTeAtlas. You can also submit your project to Karl and Omid at3Dpeasy no later than the 5 June and they will take it from there.

What will happen to my model after it is printed?

Your model will be added to the Atlas of the Unbuilt World exhibition and will be displayed until 27 June. We'll even tweet you a photo of it. When the exhibition closes we'll package it up and send it to you.

What next?

Get started by tweeting us about your project. If you have any technical questions or want your model printed get in touch with Karl and Omid at 3print@3dpeasy.com. There is a fee for printing and postage, please click herefor more information.Open Call for Design submissions

Read more about the Atlas of the Unbuilt World exhibition

Atlas of the Unbuilt World will open on 7 June at The Bartlett School of Architecture. The exhibition will showcase architectural models of future projects from around the globe by some of the most exciting practices and emerging studios working today.

Follow @British_Design for live updates about this project.

Demanio Marittimo Competition

 

 

The selection is open to Industrial Design, Art and Architecture students enrolled in a master degree program. Applicants can participate individually or in a design teams. In case of a team, it is required that at least one of the participants meets the necessary requirements. The project must be designed and developed specifically for the site. Participation will occur under the personal responsibility of the competitor/s.

 

For further information go to www.mappelab.it