Open call
Design challenge 1498/2022
Application deadline: 22 Aug 2022
Domačija Pr' Lenart
Halfway between urban and rural. A 16th-century farmhouse near Ljubljana, located in the village of Belo, which was first mentioned in archival sources in 1498. The double hayrack, with its changed use, thus becomes a venue for socializing, networking, workshops and cultural events or occasional emergency accommodation. What does double hayrack need? How can we upgrade an empty space layered with history into a flexible environment that will not only be suitable for today but also for the future? What are the needs of cultural heritage structures today?
The theme of the challenge is the conceptual design of a multifunctional piece of furniture made of natural materials that will be based on the traditional and vernacular design principles of the Polhograj hills. The piece of furniture will become part of the ambiance of the renovated and heated hayloft that serves as a place for socializing and creativity. At the same time, the workshop will consider revitalizing the space and other potential cultural heritage buildings for today.
Anyone can participate, and we particularly welcome students of design and architecture, young architects, designers and anyone interested in connecting heritage with the present day to apply. We will accept up to 20 participants.
Application form: name and surname, short CV
Application deadline: 22 August 2022
The design challenge is part of the BIO27 satellite program: Supervernacular!
Mentors: Nina Koželj and Manca Kemperl (Vulgaris)
- Intensive workshops: 10-11 September 2022
- Deadline for submission of finished products: 22 September 2022
- Declaration of Results: 24 September 2022
Saturday, 10 Sep 2022
greeting, coffee and briefing
Manca Kemperl and Nina Koželj (Vulgaris): Unique design in wood
Mojca Sfiligoj (Pr’ Lenart homestead): The story of the Pr’ Lenart homestead and the renovation of the heating plant
Aleksander Ostan (Atelje Ostan Pavlin): Genius Loci and traditional principles in contemporary interior design
lunch break
mapping of design details, approaches and materials at the homestead
workshop and group discussion: problem identification and concept
end of the first day: cooking dinner, stories by the fire
Sunday, 11 Sep 2022
greetings and coffee
guided walk around the homestead and to St. Catherine
lunch break
Bogdan Gale (Voga): Serial production of the product and preparation for production
Ajda Bračič (Kajža): Supervernacular and heritage today
workshop and group discussion: material selection and design concept
end of the second day
Monday, 12 Sep 2022
visit to the Vulgaris workshop in Kamnik
12 - 22 Sep 2022
independent development of the idea
Thursday, 22 Sep 2022
submission of completed projects
Saturday, 24 Sep 2022
presentation of projects in short statements
announcement of results and awarding of prizes