From 5th to 12th of August in Motovun, Croatia, the 28th International Summer School of Architecture will be held. This year’s lecturers, workshop leaders and students will arrive from: Canada, USA, Italia, Austria, Denmark, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Slovenia, Serbia and Croatia. Lectures and presentations will be opened and free of charge for everyone who would be interested in School programme topics from the 6th of August to 9th (except on the 7th) – daily from 11.0 a.m. to 13.0 p.m., from 6.0 to 7.0 p.m. and after dinner from 9.0 to 11.0 p.m. (Cinema hall, the main square Andrea Antico) till 10th.
International Summer School of Architecture:
The study of the authentic characteristics of inland Istria, its unique natural environment and architecture built over the centuries, is being conducted in order to define the requirements of tourist trade and the strategies of design within urban structures of Istrian towns – castrums, on the example of Motovun. The objective of the Summer School of Architecture is the exploration, evaluation and creative interpretation of the building tradition in Istria that has bequeathed us a rich cultural, architectural and urban heritage, within the subject “Tradition and Creativity”. Operating in Istria, the Summer School should promote ideas, as well as theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of contemporary planning, building and design. It is also intended to act as an active participant in the preservation and re/evaluation of cultural property, and the protection and improvement of man’s environment. In addition to the revival and renewal of Motovun, organizer wish to offer the students an opportunity to live in a specific environment. The manipulation of the program and location is the fundamental guideline for architectural ideas concerning the means of renewal, adaptation, reuse and reconstruction of space.
The chief objective of critical analysis is the formulation of a spatial design framework geared to the needs of tourism, setting the conditions for architectural design in Istrian towns and, finally, the utilitarian character of the complex buildings studied. Mass tourism is a thing of the past, and many visitors seek more than a passive rest in the sun. Tourists are interested in active vacations that include various sports and cultural programs. The media have made the whole world accessible to all, and this certainlypromotes very specific aspects of tourism. Today it is possible to combine activity and leisure, and this particular combination will satisfy the most demanding customers. In this respect, Istria has vast potentials. The authentic architectural values and a favorable geographic position provide a perfect setting for attractive tourist programs.
Work theme:
The theme of the International Summer School is “Tradition and Creativity”, the study will focus on the Istrian fortifield town. The theme requires that architectural programs be formulated and completed by means of theoretical research, critical analysis and human intervention in the town. Architectural designs resulting from the program should be firmly rooted in the regulations concerning the protection of cultural monuments. The creation of the program will be made possible by introductory lectures, expert field study of the inland Istria and the appropriate illustrated literature; each individual participant in preliminary drafts and models will define the scope of designs. Each year, the School completes its curriculum with individual participants presenting their projects to the class. An exhibition of all projects is staged in the school for the local population and visitors, and a volume of proceedings is published. The exhibition is then again held at the Faculty of Architecture in Zagreb. From 2007 the title of the School is „Tradition, creativity and sustainability“ because of importance that theme of sustainability brings for interdisciplinary research and design.
Program:
August 5th
Arrival and dinner in hotel „Kastel“. After dinner introduciton about the programme and locations,
August 6th
Workshop in Motovun. Reading of the town, introduction lectures, discusions, …
August 7th
Day trip – visit of locations out of Motovun (Zavrsje, Kanfanar quarry, Kamen Pazin factory, …)
Exhibition opening in Pula Multimedia Centre LUKA at 8.0 p.m. The exhibition consist of two parts; „Tradition, Creativity and Sustainability – Motovun 2008“ and „Architecture of Fortifications – Pula 2008“ in cooperation with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia.
August 6th afternoon (or 7th) the 4th children Summer art workshop will start in Study center.
August 8th and 9th
The 2nd Passive House Architecture Seminar (PASS-NET Croatia) will take place.
From August 8th to 11th
Workshop in Motovun
August 11th
Final evening presentation of projects on the main square in front of the Study center.
August 9th (Sunday)
Cellebration of St. Stephan, a saint of the town of Motovun. A big program is prepared in which Summer school will participate with two exhibitions:
- Sacral architecture of Motovun (student´s research and projects „Churches od Motovun“ DAUR, Padova & AF, Zagreb)
- Exhibition of childrens Summer art workshop.
August 12th
Round table and final discusion about next year School and other actions.
About the Motovun Study Center:
In 1984, the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Zagreb founded the Architecture Study Center and Summer School in Motovun in order to promote the expert knowledge of architecture in the territory of Istria. The Motovun Study Center has at its disposal220 square meters of well-equipped premises where lectures, workshops and seminars can be held for groups of 20 students. After the University Research Center for late Antiquity and Medieval Studies was founded in the adjacent building, living quarters have been added: four suites, two double bedrooms, a library and a living room. Motovun has been chosen for the Study Center because of its favorable position, its impressive cultural heritage and attractive surroundings. It is at some 30 to 50 kilometers distance from the coast. The gentle Mirna River flows through the fertile valley charting the fastest route to the sea across the deep forests of Motovun, fragrant with truffles. Heads of Study Centre: prof. PhD Josip Jelovac (till 1987), prof. Branko Kincl (from 1987), prof. Ljubomir Miščević (from 2000).
more at: http://www.arhitekt.hr/
Posted by: Eva Prelovšek
