Jury & Lectures
The jury is made of six esteemed Slovenian Architects, internationally recognized. They will give you feedback during the mid-presentations and critique and score your work during the final presentations.
Uroš is the founder of architectural bureau Void and has been teaching at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Ljubljana since 2010. He is part of the department of history, theory, and renovation. He is the author of many finished works, exhibitions, publications, and scenography and the winner of several architectural contests. His works have been published in Slovenian and international architectural magazines accredited as examples of quality architectural practices in Slovenian architectural public and on an international level. His work focuses on architecture in distinctive topographical and landscape contexts, on the renovation of architectural heritage, on timber architecture and design, and on architecture for vulnerable user groups.
Aleš Vrhovec with Vanja Gregorc founded GregorcVrhovec bureau in 1996, after both working in interior design and town planning. As well as undertaking commercial interiors and even a factory, the office both designs and builds, part of their search for new ways of organising the architect-client relationship, and new ways of living. Their work has been awarded and recognized in Slovenia and internationally. Among others, their work, house on Celovška, received the golden pencil award for excellent execution, awarded by the chamber of architecture and spatial planning Slovenia and the Alpine interior award in 2011.
Boštjan Vuga is an architectural practitioner, researcher, educator, and editor. He studied at the Faculty of Architecture in Ljubljana and at the AA School of Architecture in London. In 1996 he founded SADAR+VUGA architectural office along with Jurij Sadar. He regularly lectures at architectural schools, conferences, and symposia in Slovenia and abroad. He publishes articles about current issues in architecture and urban planning. He edited several publications, among them the Plecnik 2007 issue for AB Architectural Bulletin and series of publications for TU Berlin. From 2014 to 2018 he was the President of the council of the MAO Museum of Architecture and Design of Slovenia. Since 2022 he has been the President of Architect Jože Plečnik’s Found members’ board.
Uroš is the founder of architectural bureau Void and has been teaching at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Ljubljana since 2010. He is part of the department of history, theory, and renovation. He is the author of many finished works, exhibitions, publications, and scenography and the winner of several architectural contests. His works have been published in Slovenian and international architectural magazines accredited as examples of quality architectural practices in Slovenian architectural public and on an international level. His work focuses on architecture in distinctive topographical and landscape contexts, on the renovation of architectural heritage, on timber architecture and design, and on architecture for vulnerable user groups.
Aleš Vrhovec with Vanja Gregorc founded GregorcVrhovec bureau in 1996, after both working in interior design and town planning. As well as undertaking commercial interiors and even a factory, the office both designs and builds, part of their search for new ways of organising the architect-client relationship, and new ways of living. Their work has been awarded and recognized in Slovenia and internationally. Among others, their work, house on Celovška, received the golden pencil award for excellent execution, awarded by the chamber of architecture and spatial planning Slovenia and the Alpine interior award in 2011.
Boštjan Vuga is an architectural practitioner, researcher, educator, and editor. He studied at the Faculty of Architecture in Ljubljana and at the AA School of Architecture in London. In 1996 he founded SADAR+VUGA architectural office along with Jurij Sadar. He regularly lectures at architectural schools, conferences, and symposia in Slovenia and abroad. He publishes articles about current issues in architecture and urban planning. He edited several publications, among them the Plecnik 2007 issue for AB Architectural Bulletin and series of publications for TU Berlin. From 2014 to 2018 he was the President of the council of the MAO Museum of Architecture and Design of Slovenia. Since 2022 he has been the President of Architect Jože Plečnik’s Found members’ board.
Tomaž Krištof founded Studio Kristof, an architectural bureau in 2009, after working at Reichenberg in Maribor, Sadar+Vuga in Ljubljana, and Arquitectos in Ciudad de Mexico. He is also the founder of the DueDiligence trademark and Dominium company. From 2019 to 2023, he has been the president of the Chamber of Architecture and Spatial Planning of Slovenia. His doctoral thesis researched the way societies and social groups represent themselves through architecture and the influence of this representation has upon architecture and architectural styles. His work has been presented at several conferences and roundtables, the International Architectural Exhibition in Venice and at the Architecture of Necessity exhibition in Småland, Sweden. He also participated in the renovation of Slovenska street in Ljubljana and was awarded the Golden Pencil award for excellent execution.
Ana Kosi cofounded the architectural bureau Kosi in partnerji in 2017. While finishing her education in Ljubljana, she also studied in Milano, Dubrovnik and in New York. Before the creation of Kosi and partnerji, Ana cofounded architectural office Svet vmes, and was a member of the editorial board of Slovenian architectural magazine Outsider. She worked in educational field as the ssistant at the Department of Architectural History and Theory, Faculty of Architecture in Ljubljana. Her office is now one of the most active young bureaus in Slovenia, their focus on new buildings, renovations, and interior, while bureau has recently been mainly directed at creating spaces for creative companies. They have already received several architectural awards.
Tjaša Mohar Plavec worked in four different offices in four different parts of the world- at Orproject in London, UK (2014-2015), at SADAR+VUGA in Ljubljana, SI (2016-2017), at XML in Amsterdam, NL (2017-2018) and at Sou Fujimoto Architects in Tokyo, JP (2018-2019), covering two continents and office communities from under six to over fifty employees. She founded AAb – AtelierAbroad architectural office along with Matic Mohar in 2019. She has won two private design competitions and three as part of an office team member. She has been tutoring at architectural workshops since 2015, as a part of Archistart IAH, including a workshop in 2019. Their workshop in Ljubljana, SI and Bali, IND aim to connect architects worldwide.
Tomaž Krištof founded Studio Kristof, an architectural bureau in 2009, after working at Reichenberg in Maribor, Sadar+Vuga in Ljubljana, and Arquitectos in Ciudad de Mexico. He is also the founder of the DueDiligence trademark and Dominium company. From 2019 to 2023, he has been the president of the Chamber of Architecture and Spatial Planning of Slovenia. His doctoral thesis researched the way societies and social groups represent themselves through architecture and the influence of this representation has upon architecture and architectural styles. His work has been presented at several conferences and roundtables, the International Architectural Exhibition in Venice and at the Architecture of Necessity exhibition in Småland, Sweden. He also participated in the renovation of Slovenska street in Ljubljana and was awarded the Golden Pencil award for excellent execution.
Ana Kosi cofounded the architectural bureau Kosi in partnerji in 2017. While finishing her education in Ljubljana, she also studied in Milano, Dubrovnik and in New York. Before the creation of Kosi and partnerji, Ana cofounded architectural office Svet vmes, and was a member of the editorial board of Slovenian architectural magazine Outsider. She worked in educational field as the ssistant at the Department of Architectural History and Theory, Faculty of Architecture in Ljubljana. Her office is now one of the most active young bureaus in Slovenia, their focus on new buildings, renovations, and interior, while bureau has recently been mainly directed at creating spaces for creative companies. They have already received several architectural awards.
Tjaša Mohar Plavec worked in four different offices in four different parts of the world- at Orproject in London, UK (2014-2015), at SADAR+VUGA in Ljubljana, SI (2016-2017), at XML in Amsterdam, NL (2017-2018) and at Sou Fujimoto Architects in Tokyo, JP (2018-2019), covering two continents and office communities from under six to over fifty employees. She founded AAb – AtelierAbroad architectural office along with Matic Mohar in 2019. She has won two private design competitions and three as part of an office team member. She has been tutoring at architectural workshops since 2015, as a part of Archistart IAH, including a workshop in 2019. Their workshop in Ljubljana, SI and Bali, IND aim to connect architects worldwide.
Lecturers will help you gain valuable understanding and knowledge to better approach the project and share unique insights that will help you along your architectural career.
Lecturer
Modern Architecture, A Review
Lecturer
Architecture, Legislation & Reality
Ana Kosi
Lecturer
Tomos Reconstruction case study
Lecturer
Modern Architecture, A Review
Lecturer
Architecture, Legislation & Reality
Ana Kosi
Lecturer
Tomos Reconstruction case study
Lecture topic 1
modern architecture, a review
by UROŠ RUSTJA
- Monday, 21-08
- 09:00
- Hostel Tabor
Our first lecture will focus on a historical review of modernistic architecture in Central Europe, its influence on Slovenia and case studies of most prominent architects from the time.
Lecture topic 1
modern architecture, a review
by UROŠ RUSTJA
- Monday, 21-08
- 09:00
- Hostel Tabor
Our first lecture will focus on a historical review of modernistic architecture in Central Europe, its influence on Slovenia and case studies of most prominent architects from the time.
Lecture topic 2
TGH-48 Case Study
by ALEŠ ŽMAVC
- Monday, 21-08
- 14:00
- Hostel Tabor
Learn more about the history and the current state of the garage buliding in focus.
Lecture topic 2
TGH-48 Case Study
by ALEŠ ŽMAVC
- Monday, 21-08
- 14:00
- Hostel Tabor
Learn more about the history and the current state of the garage buliding in focus.
Lecture topic 3
Tomos reconstruction case study
By ANA KOSI & OGNEN ARSOV
- Tuesday, 23-08
- 16:00
- Hostel Tabor
The Tomos block was designed by architect Edo Mihevc and built in 1957 as part of the new urban design concept of Koper which was never fully realized. The renowned architect created a staple for modernist architecture – a block of single-unit apartments for the workers of the Tomos factory as a symbol of socialism in the heart of the historic city. The main challenge of the renovation was how to transform 100 social housing units in a conservation area into modern, high quality housing that enables a Mediterranean way of living
Lecture topic 3
Tomos reconstruction case study
By ANA KOSI & OGNEN ARSOV
- Tuesday, 23-08
- 16:00
- Hostel Tabor
The Tomos block was designed by architect Edo Mihevc and built in 1957 as part of the new urban design concept of Koper which was never fully realized. The renowned architect created a staple for modernist architecture – a block of single-unit apartments for the workers of the Tomos factory as a symbol of socialism in the heart of the historic city. The main challenge of the renovation was how to transform 100 social housing units in a conservation area into modern, high quality housing that enables a Mediterranean way of living
Lecture topic 4
Open Table discussion
by Atelier Emona Tutor Team
- Wednesday, 23-08
- 17:00
- Hostel Tabor
You will have an option of joining the open table discussion with tutors who will share their work experience from different parts of the world.
For anyone wondering what are all the options you have with an architecture degree, this is the place to be!
Lecture topic 4
Open Table discussion
by Atelier Emona Tutor Team
- Wednesday, 23-08
- 17:00
- Hostel Tabor
You will have an option of joining the open table discussion with tutors who will share their work experience from different parts of the world.
For anyone wondering what are all the options you have with an architecture degree, this is the place to be!
Lecture topic 5
Architecture, Legislation & Reality
by ALEŠ VRHOVEC
- Thursday, 24-08
- 10:00
- Hostel Tabor
How and why architects are vital in governmental and municipal positions as well as leaders of production of our built environment.
Universities prepare us for creating inspiring architectural works, yet once we face city regulations and reality of construction, we often find our designs compromised. We will hear and discuss how architects can and should be more involved in legislation and decision making processes and what aftermath are we facing if we continue avoiding such positions.
Lecture topic 5
Architecture, Legislation & Reality
by ALEŠ VRHOVEC
- Thursday, 24-08
- 10:00
- Hostel Tabor
How and why architects are vital in governmental and municipal positions as well as leaders of production of our built environment.
Universities prepare us for creating inspiring architectural works, yet once we face city regulations and reality of construction, we often find our designs compromised. We will hear and discuss how architects can and should be more involved in legislation and decision making processes and what aftermath are we facing if we continue avoiding such positions.
Lecture topic 6
Portfolio Workshop
By TJAŠA MOHAR PLAVEC
- Thursday, 24-08
- 18:00
- Hostel Tabor
Atelier Emona Workshop is meant to empower everyone who joins it. With this in mind we would like to equipped you with new tools
that will better prepare you for your future architecture path.
During the talk, we will do an overview on how to prepare your best portfolio, with live study cases of your personal portfolios.
Lecture topic 6
Portfolio Workshop
By TJAŠA MOHAR PLAVEC
- Thursday, 24-08
- 18:00
- Hostel Tabor
Atelier Emona Workshop is meant to empower everyone who joins it. With this in mind we would like to equipped you with new tools
that will better prepare you for your future architecture path.
During the talk, we will do an overview on how to prepare your best portfolio, with live study cases of your personal portfolios.
Throughout the workshop you will be guided and mentored by a team of established international architects.
Throughout the workshop you will be guided and mentored by a team of established international architects.
Organizer - Tutor
Cofounder of Atelier Abroad
Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Organizer - Tutor
Cofounder of Atelier Abroad
Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Matija Vuković
Tutor
CEO of Massiv. Architecture and Design
Cofounder of biro Shkan
Organizer - Tutor
Cofounder of Atelier Abroad
Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Organizer - Tutor
Cofounder of Atelier Abroad
Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Matija Vuković
Tutor
CEO of Massiv. Architecture and Design
Cofounder of biro Shkan
David Adesanya
Tutor, Senior Design and
and Impact Strategist, UN Foundation
Peace Action Group Lead
Matthias Cl. Weinlich
Tutor
Architectural Consultant at the
Austrian Parliament
Christina Koukelli
Tutor
Architect - Facade Engineer at
Arup, Berlin
David Adesanya
Tutor, Senior Design and
and Impact Strategist, UN Foundation
Peace Action Group Lead
Matthias Cl. Weinlich
Tutor
Architectural Consultant at the
Austrian Parliament
Christina Koukelli
Tutor
Architect - Facade Engineer at
Arup, Berlin
Irene Palmiotto
Tutor
Junior Architect in the Netherlands
Independent design and research
Irene Palmiotto
Tutor
Junior Architect in the Netherlands
Independent design and research
Urška Uršič
Tutor Support
Senior Architect at Atelier Abroad
Team Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Katja Orehek
Tutor Support
Junior Architect at Atelier Abroad
Team Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Urška Uršič
Tutor Support
Senior Architect at Atelier Abroad
Team Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Katja Orehek
Tutor Support
Junior Architect at Atelier Abroad
Team Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Atelier Emona workshop is organized and executed by Atelier Abroad architectural bureau.
Atelier Workshops are organized by an architectural studio Atelier Abroad.
“We believe that architecture belongs to the people it serves. Our mission is to improve the lives of the individual and the community.
Understanding the vast extent of architectural influence and the varieties of design through cultures, we are inspired to bring architects from different parts of the world to discuss the social problems of the cities the workshops are held at, to try and find different answers through a melting pot of cultural and continental thoughts.”
Atelier Emona workshop is organized and executed by Atelier Abroad architectural bureau.
Atelier Workshops are organized by an architectural studio Atelier Abroad.
“We believe that architecture belongs to the people it serves. Our mission is to improve the lives of the individual and the community.
Understanding the vast extent of architectural influence and the varieties of design through cultures, we are inspired to bring architects from different parts of the world to discuss the social problems of the cities the workshops are held at, to try and find different answers through a melting pot of cultural and continental thoughts.”
Organizer - Tutor
Cofounder of Atelier Abroad
Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Organizer - Tutor
Cofounder of Atelier Abroad
Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Urška Uršič
Tutor Support
Senior Architect at Atelier Abroad
Team Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Katja Orehek
Tutor Support
Junior Architect at Atelier Abroad
Team Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Andraž Lovšin
Team Support
Junior at Atelier Abroad
Team Atelier Emona
Bojan Kujundžić, M. Arch.
Team Support
Junior at Atelier Abroad
Team Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Katarina Lampič
Team Support
Junior Architect at Atelier Abroad
Team Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Ira Lozar Zajec
Team Support
Social at Atelier Abroad
Team Atelier Emona
Organizer - Tutor
Cofounder of Atelier Abroad
Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Organizer - Tutor
Cofounder of Atelier Abroad
Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Urška Uršič
Tutor Support
Senior Architect at Atelier Abroad
Team Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Katja Orehek
Tutor Support
Junior Architect at Atelier Abroad
Team Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Andraž Lovšin
Team Support
Junior at Atelier Abroad
Team Atelier Emona
Bojan Kujundžić
Team Support
Junior at Atelier Abroad
Team Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Katarina Lampič
Team Support
Junior Architect at Atelier Abroad
Team Atelier Emona and Atelier Bali
Ira Lozar Zajec
Team Support
Social at Atelier Abroad
Team Atelier Emona
Atelier Bali
We believe that by sharing our ideas and spending time together, we broaden our understanding and our architectural works become layered and valuable.
In November 2022, we have carried out a workshop in Bali, Indonesia. Learn about the social topic we addressed and see the final projects of Atelier Bali Teams.
Atelier Bali 2023 & Atelier Emona 2024
A winning group of this years event will get a Free Entry Ticket that is valid for one year. All winning group members can individually choose to join us next year in Ljubljana, Slovenia or this fall in Bali, Indonesia.
Atelier Bali
We believe that by sharing our ideas and spending time together, we broaden our understanding and our architectural works become layered and valuable.
In November 2022, we have carried out a workshop in Bali, Indonesia. Learn about the social topic we addressed and see the final projects of Atelier Bali Teams.
Atelier Bali 2023 & Atelier Emona 2024
A winning group of this years event will get a Free Entry Ticket that is valid for one year. All winning group members can individually choose to join us next year in Ljubljana, Slovenia or this fall in Bali, Indonesia.