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Abandoned Places

Regenerating spaces, objects, ideas, relationships – this is the theme of this year's Days of Italian Design in Serbia titled 'Re-design', featuring lectures by three leading figures in Italian design, a 'recognizable expression of a culture that unites creativity, innovation, and industrial vision,' stated the Italian Ambassador to Serbia, Luka Gori, at the manifestation's opening last week.

Abandoned Places

TL;DR

  • The 'Re-design' event in Serbia focuses on regenerating spaces, objects, ideas, and relationships.
  • Italian design is characterized by creativity, innovation, and industrial vision.
  • The international 'Compasso d'Oro' award, a prestigious design prize, will be presented at Expo 2027 in Belgrade.
  • Award winners' works are exhibited in Milan's Golden Compass Museum, offering global recognition and increased earnings.
  • Sustainable design principles, including recycling and using local natural materials, are crucial in modern hotel construction and renovation.
  • Redesigning involves rethinking existing structures and revitalizing abandoned or forgotten places.
  • Examples include converting abandoned monasteries, hotels, and hospitals into new facilities and utilizing materials from old structures.
  • Sustainable materials like wood are recommended for new constructions, as seen in Milan's UniCredit Pavilion.
  • Networking events for designers are being organized by the Italian Trade Agency.