image poster via International Biennale of Architecture Kraków 2015

15-16 October 2015

ICE Krakow

This year's international architecture biennial in Krakow will focus on the human dimension of urban space, and in its broadest perspective on accessibility for all users. Organised by the Association of Polish Architects (SARP), Krakow branch, it will take place on 15 & 16 October 2015. The keynote address will be delivered by Danish architect Jan Gehl, an expert known for his dexterity in creating human-friendly urban public spaces.

UIA Region II will hold a meeting in conjunction with the biennial, on 15 October. 

Download The Biennale Regulations

MBA Kraków 2015 Competitions shall be held in three disciplines:

The Competition – An Exhibition of Completed Designs

In this competition the entries submitted by the Biennale participants, shall be publicly exhibited and assessed by the Jury, i.e. design projects actually completed or approved for completion whose design tasks are fully consistent with the principal theme of the Biennale, i.e. Human Dimension Of Urban Spaces. The competition is aimed at all practicing architects.

Registration ends 16th August 2015

The Competition – An Exhibition of Conceptual Designs

In this competition the entries submitted by the Biennale participants, shall be publicly exhibited and assessed by the Jury, i.e. conceptual designs, visions, or studies whose design tasks are fully consistent with the principal theme of the Biennale, i.e. Human Dimension Of Urban Spaces. The competition is aimed both at students and the graduates of academic schools of either architectural or artistic profile and practicing architects.

Registration ends 16th August 2015

The Competition – A Seminar

In this competition the presented papers shall be assessed by the Jury, i.e. any that tangibly contribute to the development of theory of the domain, or offer a hands-on input into the actual practice of shaping up a human-friendly, urban environment.

Registration ends 16th August 2015

The works in their respective categories shall be assessed by a 7-person Jury, made up of architects and urban planners:

1. Mr Romuald Loegler (Poland) – Chairman of the Jury

2. Ms Marta A. Urbanska (Poland) – Seminar Reporting Judge

3. Mr Piotr Lewicki (Poland) – Exhibition Reporting Judge

4. Mr Peter Butenschøn (Norway)

5. Mr Giovanni Multari (Italy)

6. Mr Claudio Nardi (Italy)

7. Mr Christopher Sharples (USA)

Official languages of the Biennale are: Polish and English. There will be simultaneous translation. All competitions are open and non-confidential. There are no rules of anonymity. Competitions shall be held according to the general principles of architectural competitions organised by the SARP.

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