The BIG Architecture Festival, recognized as one of the most impactful architectural events in South-East Europe, will bring together prominent figures in architecture and interior design from the region and beyond. 

The BIG Architecture Festival 2025 will take place on May 22–23 at the stunning coastal venue of Grando, Obala 10 in Portorož, Slovenia.

The festival provides a platform for forward-thinking professionals to talk about the future of the built environment, all while celebrating architectural excellence and innovation.

MAA Architects founder Melike Altinisik, DataDrivenAEC founder Shicong Cao, CSWADI, China Southwest Architectural Design and Research Institute's Deputy Chief Architect Huang Huaihai, Liberec-based firm Mjölk architekti co-founders Jan Mach and Jan Vondrák, Austrian construction firm Lehm Ton Erde founder Martin Rauch, are among this year's speakers.

This year's theme is Common Sense / Space / Responsibility… in Architecture.

Prominent architects and visionary thought leaders will engage in dynamic discussions centered on responsible, sustainable, and context-driven design principles. This carefully curated program will tackle urgent global challenges, including climate resilience, circular construction, adaptive reuse, and the ethical implications of AI in architectural practice, inspiring innovative solutions for a better future.

The World Architecture Community is an official media partner of the 2025 BIG Architecture Festival.

Read more about the event on WAC.

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