European architects exchanged ideas and shared problems at the first annual Sofia Architecture Week forum
Field specialists and investors gathered at an international architectural forum, held in Sofia on September 18 and 19 at the Sheraton Hotel.
The event, the first of its kind, stimulated dialogue and exchange of ideas, as well as gave the opportunity for various Bulgarian and European architectural studios to highlight their achievements.
Divided into four themes, Sofia Architecture Week (SAW) 2008, tabled issues such as sustainable architecture and urban revival, commercial space as public space and transitions in south-eastern Europe.
“The big question many investors ask themselves is why invest in architects, when they behave like artists who do not seem to care about unprofitability,” Dominique Lyon of du Besset-Lyon architects urbanistes studio in Paris, asked amid murmurs from the audience. He advised developers to invest in specific products to encourage diversity, because many professionals around the world settle for the same easy patterns.
Speaking of sustainable architecture, Lyon showed examples illustrating how his studio was applying the concept. Their buildings were constructed mainly with glass, and had soft, simple shapes.
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Cultural Institutes
Save the planet, and Bulgaria What: A film by American director Tom Jackson, this tells the story of how petrol corporations damage the environment without reinvesting any funds to offset it. When: December 10, 6pm Where: Czech Centre 100 G. S. Rakovski Str, Sofia
Art
Buy yourself a little painting What: Victoria auction house organises its 15th auction of the works of classic Bulgarian and European painters. When: December 10, 6pm Where: Sredets Hall in Sheraton Hotel, Sofia
ALLA GEORGIEVA, LOVE AND EVIL MINDS What: This is the first solo exhibition by Alla Georgieva since 2003. Born in Ukraine, the artist lives and works in Sofia. When: Until December 20 Where: ARC Projects, 90 Vitosha Blvd, fourth floor, Sofia
ARTCHITECTURA What: Known as a successful graphic artist, with this solo exhibition Robert Barumov reveals a new dimension to his talent, that of a painter. When: Until December 12 Where: Gallery Paris, 8 Parizh Str, Sofia
THE WORLD OF IVANKA SOKEROVA What: Ivanka Sokerova (1926-1993) is a little known artistic figure of admirable stoicism, working only with her left hand, the artist creates ceramic pieces, collages, drawings and writing. When: Until December 15 Where: Sariev Gallery, 40 Otets Paisii Str, Plovdiv
FROM YOUR DAUGHTER WITH LOVE What: Until December 20 When: Iva Yaranova has titled her exhibition Happy Birthday, Mom. Where: 16a Iskur Str (entrance from Budapeshta Str), Sofia
Museums
Archaeological treasures What: A private archaeological collection of special value will be on display for the enjoyment of guests and residents of Bulgaria's Black Sea capital. The treasures belong to the brothers Bobokovi, from Rousse, who had been collecting items for 20 years. When: Until April 2009 Where: Varna Archaeological Museum, 41 Maria Louisa Blvd, Varna
SIEMENS TECHNOLOGY AND ART What: The theme of this exhibition is 130 years of Siemens in Bulgaria, intertwining historical periods with development of the local art scene. Works by Bulgarian contemporary artists such as Ivan Moudov, Boryana Pandova and Krassimir Terziev are displayed. When: Until December 14 Where: Sofia City Art Gallery, 1 Gurko Str, Sofia
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