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The beauty and the beast

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.

For the full article, see sofiaecho.com

September 26 2008

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Thursday, November 20 2008

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What`s on in Bulgaria

Art

  • GONE WITH TIME
    What: Rada Tsankova has chosen this title for her solo exhibition because her paintings pose the following question: Are we the ones who go through time, or does time pass through us? It’s an eternal question and the discussion is intimate.
    When: Until November 20
    Where: Rakursi,4a Khan Kroum Str, Sofia
  • NEW YORK-BRUSSELS-SOFIA
    What: In Edmond Demirdjian's paintings the dynamics are evident as well as the unique rhythm of his colours that succeed in conveying the intensity of New York.
    When: Until November 28
    Where: Edmond Atelier,21 13-I March Str, Sofia

Live Music

  • HAGGARD and EXCITER in METAL MAYHEM
    What: For the first time in Bulgaria the symphonic thrash metal band from Germany, Haggard and the legendary Canadian outfit Exciter will hit the stage together. They will be joined by Remember Twilight and Balkanjii.
    When: November 20, 6pm
    Where: Blue Box club, Sofia
  • TEREN Music Parties
    What: Elements of Feelme Crew have been very active on the musical Tereni and there will be a lot more from them in the future. Teren (which translates into English as terrain) is Bulgarian slang for a house party.
    When: November 22, 10pm
    Where: Party Centre 4KM, Sofia
  • AL Di MEOLA QUARTET - NEW WORLD SINFONIA TOUR 2008
    What: The 2008 World Tour by guitar virtuoso Al Di Media and his quarter New World Sinfonia will culminate with two performances in Bulgaria.
    When: November 22 and 23
    Where: Plovdiv and Rousse
  • MIZIA: THE LISBON SONG (JAZZ)
    What: In her latest project, Susana Maria, aka Mizia, has returned to classical fado - the nostalgic, heartbreaking soulful sounds of the Portuguese capital’s dimmed and noisy taverns.
    When: November 29
    Where: Bulgaria Hall, Sofia