SKYPE LECTURE Prishtina Connection by bad architects group, live from the aut. architektur und tirol in Innsbruck, Austria and from Ogilvy Kosova in Prishtina, Kosova. Starting from 19.00h, 25th of March 2010. Limited engagement, RSVP to welcome@bad-architects.gp until 12.00h, March 25th. 

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On Thursday the 25th of February, the NAi and Archis Interventions, organize a debate in Prishtina, between Dutch and Kosovan experts. The subject of the debate is civilian participation in the planning of urban public space and new planning tools. Confirmed Dutch Participant are Mr. Marcel, Consultant Urban Development at BVR adviseurs and mr. Ole Bouman, director of the NAi. The debate will be moderated by mr. Kai Voeckler of Archis Interventions. The debate will be held at the conference hall of Prishtina Municipal Building starting from 6PM. RSVP

Wednesday @ 9pm | Faculty of Architecture | RSVP

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One of the last remaining and distinct architectural symbols of Prishtina, Hotel Union, was absorbed in fire this morning at approximately 2:00 am, causing considerable damages. All the efforts made by the Prishtina Fire Brigade to save the building which had its age working against it, were still impossible to localize the fire.

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On Friday May 8 at 19:30pm, in the Faculty of Architecture – hall S9 on the last floor, Gezim Pacarizi an architect from Prizren who lives and works in Geneva, will present the last project by Le Corbusier the “Fermini Church” constructions of which lasted over 40 years and were completed in 2006. Pacarizi will also compare this church with  the “Ronchamp Church” and “La Tourette Monastery”, both by Le Corbuiser.

Printed materials relating to this topic will be handed out during the conference.

At 2:00pm on Thursday May 7, one of the best architectural studios in the world Kohn Pedersen Fox Architects are bringing their experiences in Kosova. The facilitator of this event Rinor Komoni an architectural designer at KPF Architects, will present the latest works of this international architectural design firm located in New York, London and Shanghai.

The event will take place at University of Business and Technology,  in Prishtina.

Kosova Association of Architects is organizing the Annual Meeting on date February 28 2009.
Meeting will be held in Grand Hotel Prishtina, Prishtina starting from 09:30 in the large meeting room, 1st floor.

The proposed Three year Development Programe 2009-2011 of the Association will be presented.
Interested Architects that had no opportunity to become members will be able to complete it before the meeting. There will be a “membership corner” arranged for this purpose

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