Big Architecture Conference 2008

Selling Architecture that Sells: A Nordic Perspective on Quality Commercial Design May 22, 2008, Ljubljana castle, Slovenia Architecture conference 2008 addresses the the challenge of producing quality architecture that meets the needs of makers, users and the larger public – and commercial – good. This is architecture of the Nordic countries that is used directly or indirectly, to represent, to convince; to sell. One of the issues the event explores is the confronting and/or eliminating of the walls or boundaries between commercially-viable design and quality architecture that preserves integral architectural values to create something contemporary (of our time) engaging, useful and enduring. The Nordic Perspective Architecture of the Nordic countries enjoys an extremely good reputation around the world, and in Slovenia in particular. It serves as something of both an inspiration for and a model of strong, innovative, high-quality design and enduring design integrity. Invited offices: JDS, Denmark: JDS Architects Pixl to XL OlssonLyckefors Architects , Sweden: Beyond Preconceptions Valvomo / Ilkka Terho , Finland: Interior Architecture as Corporate Identity Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter , Denmark: An Experimental Approach as Alternative to Routine Commercial Construction JKMM / Teemu Kurkela ; Finland: Human Sculpturesque Technology a-lab / Adnan Harambasic , Oslo, Norway: Joining Forces Registration: Fee: 50 EUR + ddv. (Free for HIÅ E magazine subscribers - need to register) Subscriptions/additional information: Contact person: Helena Kvartuh, phone: 01 4312222 or [email protected]. Subscription form