- Prize of the “Architectural Research and Architectural Visions – intervetions or experiments” section
Shrinking Cities in Romania
Authors’ Comment
The "Shrinking Cities in Romania” project discusses the shrinkage of Romanian cities, as a widespread phenomenon. Statistical data show that most Romanian cities, of different sizes and types (small touristic towns, industrial, agricultural towns, harbors by the Danube) are facing various forms of decline: socio-cultural, economic, physical, demographic. Half of the country’s cities currently have 20% fewer residents than in the 1990s. This phenomenon is insufficiently discussed, although more than a decade has passed since it was first theorized by German researchers.
Gathering a large group of academics, researchers, artists, architects, urban planners and hosting several recurring events, Shrinking Cities in Romania is a pioneering initiative to raise awareness about an acute and pervasive, yet too little discussed matter, which is presented in an attractive and interactive formulation, aiming to create a positive perspective on a negative phenomenon.
Related projects:
- Shrinking Cities in Romania
- Industria Bumbacului » Industrii creative
- Tei Community Center
- Orthodox Refectory in the village of Movila
- European urban footprint
- Active house
- Experiential Beer Garden
- New MNIR
- Bonsai Story
- MEDS Bucharest - City of Contrasts
- (IN)VISIBLE MANIFESTATION OF EMOTION
- M House
- Hostel for Hope, Mwanza - Housing for improved access to cancer treatment for women
- Church in Copenhagen
- Sacred Space in Senegal (2nd place in the International Architecture Competition Kaira Looro, headed by Kengo Kuma)
- Trailer for Research and Activation (RCA)
- Weavers Tower - Cluj-Napoc
- De Wallen Hostel Amsterdam
- City Gate
- Divan Garden
- The Aqueduct and the Canvas
- Suburban residence in Lipia
- Răspiua – playground for all children
- Science City
- Block of flats assembly
- Formal-Informal Book support kit
- New MNIR
- Magi*K
