Architecture > Art
Beyond Aesthetic

    Belgrade, Serbia                  May 8 and 9, 2025

The 3rd ARHITEKTA FORUM takes on a thought-provoking and multifaceted theme:
Architecture > Art

This year, we delve into the enduring debate surrounding architecture as an art form and explore why it is more than mere aesthetic expression. Through two dynamic days of lectures, workshops, and discussions, the forum seeks to redefine architecture as a discipline that balances artistic ambition with functional, social, and environmental responsibilities.

World-Class Lectures and Presentations

This year, the ARHITEKTA FORUM gathers world-renowned architects and designers who will present their latest projects, offering exclusive insights into their creative processes, technical innovations, and the intersections of design, art, and practicality. From intricate urban planning to transformative architectural narratives, their works challenge the boundaries of what architecture can achieve.

Introducing the Developers Design Award

ARHITEKTA FORUM #3 introduces the Developers Design Award, recognizing the integral role of developers in shaping the architectural landscape. This award highlights developers who successfully merge visionary concepts with practicality, setting benchmarks for the future of urban environments.

Student Engagement Initiatives

At the heart of ARHITEKTA FORUM #3 lies a commitment to fostering the next generation of design talent. Two pivotal programs highlight this focus:

1) Best Student Works Award

This prestigious competition celebrates excellence in architecture, urban planning, and interior design. Recognizing creativity, innovation, and technical prowess, the award not only highlights student achievements but also invests in their potential to transform the future of the built environment.

Stage 1: Open call for student submissions across all levels of architectural and design education.

Stage 2: Selected 75 finalists (25 per group) will participate in an intensive workshop, collaborating with top architects to refine their ideas and compete for an internship at a global prestigious office.

2) Workshops Tailored for Professionals and Students

– Professional Workshops: These sessions invite practicing architects, designers, and developers to collaborate with world-renowned designers, creating innovative ideas and exchanging expertise.

– International Design Workshops: Open to the global design community, these workshops extend the forum’s reach to participants from diverse backgrounds, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and exchange.

Find out more about the award competition, workshops and how to apply:

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  DOM OMLADINE BEOGRADA, Makedonska 22, Belgrade       

  Thursday, May 8, 2025

   15:00h – 20:00h

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Jugoslav Janjić
Dizajn Arhitektura

Dr Eva Vaništa Lazarević

Slaviša Kondić
Teking Architecture

Predrag Milutinović
MAPA Architects

Marko Stojanović, art historian
moderator

  MTS DVORANA, Dečanska 14, Belgrade       

  Friday, May 9, 2025

   15:00h – 20:00h

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Karim Rashid
Karim Rashid Inc.

Clément Blanchet
Clément Blanchet Architecture

Aser Giménez Ortega
MVRDV

Coffee break (60 min)

Saša Begović
Studio 3LHD

Yinying Zhou
Urbangene Inc.

Networking (60 min)

Sara Stefanovska, architect
moderator