As a taster for our upcoming Festival of Architecture, a bicycle ride is to take place along the streets of Warsaw two weeks before the conference – on September 8th, 2017.
THE IDEA
The idea behind the bike ride is to stimulate discussion between real estate and construction market players on the future of our cities. As the density of the development in large conurbations such as Warsaw and Kraków increases, residents’ transportation systems and quality of life are impacted. By getting up from out office desks and onto our bikes we will be able see the problems faced by those living in cities in practice. We will then discuss the infrastructural issues as well as the challenges that need to be met by urban planners – and together we will try to come up with conclusions about whether we should be expecting a transport meltdown to take place in a few years’ time, or if instead we will be living in friendly, healthy and attractive cities. The event has been devised to provide everyone with the opportunity to share their views on planning green areas, transport systems, access, walking and cycle paths.
Anyone can participate in the event and everyone who does so will be encouraged to share their views. We would particularly like to invite:
THE PLAN
Important: office clothes are welcome!
A video recording will be made of the event to be viewed during the Festival of Architecture as an introduction to the discussion entitled: ‘Cities of the Future’.
Date: September 8th
Number of participants: app. 25–30 people
Bene GmbH is an Austrian leader and one of the major European players in the market innovative concepts for office. The company originates from Austria, headquarter and manufacturing facility are located in Waidhofen. Thanks to advanced technologies supporting the production and high standards regarding quality, Bene is one of the most advanced companies producing office furniture in Europe. High-quality products of Bene, formed based on 225 years of tradition and experience, are available in 40 countries around the world. Polish branch of the company named Bene Warszawa Sp. o. o. was founded in 1997. The company is headquartered in Warsaw.
As a supplier of integrated solutions for offices, Bene develops its own product port-folio, complementing it with an assortment of leading brands. Philosophy of Bene defines the office as one of the important life spaces and emphasizes that there is a clear relationship between the office equipment, the work environment and culture of the company and its success. Every day Bene seeks to translate this philosophy into reality. With this approach, office systems of Bene are characterized by ergonomics, high quality and innovative design, which change the quality and efficiency of daily work.
Quest is made up of people who have a passion for providing our customers the complete lighting solutions for any type of investment, ranging from apartments and houses, through offices, shops and industrial buildings to gardens and green areas. We are not afraid of challenges and work with difficult to illuminate objects, such as museums, churches and historical buildings.
Realizing the projects, we use our knowledge, experience and specialized tools, helping us to select the most appropriate lighting system. It allows us to create projects in line with customers’ expectations as well as rules and standards of lighting technology. We are constantly expanding our skills and knowledge, as well as looking for innovative solutions in the field of our industry.
Our offer is based on cooperating with the best European manufacturers of luminaires whose products are of the highest quality in terms of realization, technical, aesthetical and functional parameters the –projects are created in collaboration with architects, electrical designers, as well as directly with our Clients and investors.
Vectorworks cares about design. Since 1985, we have served the architecture, landscape, and entertainment industries, drawing inspiration from the world around us and encouraging the more than 650,000 designers who use our software to create experiences that transform the world. Our commitment to develop the world’s best cross-platform design software has taught us a simple truth: great design begins with the inspiration of the designer. Vectorworks supports that inspiration by guiding the exploration of discovery and finding creative solutions. We provide powerful tools to help designers capture ideas, nurture innovation, communicate effectively, and realize their vision. We serve those who desire to create experiences that are memorable and build things that truly matter. We recognize that great design is about revealing opportunities that explore the unexpected, while fully satisfying the demands of an increasingly complex world. We acknowledge the value of a designer’s dream and strive to facilitate the creation of something that’s truly appreciated and uniquely positioned to express the best in the built environment.
Pictureworks is a 3d gaphics studio, that creates visualizations, animation and VR solutions and provide support for architecture studios, interior design and marketing companies.
‘Deleted Warsaw’ is a unique project which uses VR technology and takes us to the 40-ties of the XX-th century. It gives an insight into what Warsaw would look like if it hadn’t been for the II World War. The application crowns long-lasting efforts of tracking down Warsaw buildings which were designed within the XX years of the interwar period. These building, due to the events that followed in 1939, were doomed.
Deante is a Polish brand that for almost 30 years prospers in both domestic and foreign markets for almost 30 years. Wide range of our assortment includes kitchen equipment, such as: mixers, kitchen sinks made of granite, steel and ceramics, as well as bathroom equipment, covering shower set and panels, shower trays, cabins, mixers and ceramics. The Deante Company cooperates with leading award-winning designers and young talents. Thanks to their creativity we are able to offer innovative products that are well recognized and award winning in many design competitions, such as: Top Design Award, PRODECO, Złote Ville, Dobry Design.
We own modern granite kitchen sink production factory located in Tomaszów Mazowiecki, within the Lodz Special Economic Zone. There are more than one million of our products a year that are installed in polish houses. Deante is proud to be considered as trustworthy business partner what was confirmed by numerous titles.
GRAITEC is a recognized leader in providing cutting-edge CAE/CAD/CAM and BIM solutions to the engineering community for over 25 years. Our knowledge and experience combined with cooperation with worldwide leading companies allows us to bring the right solution to the right place at the right time for the Client.
The OSRAM brand was registered in the Berlin patent office in 1906, and by the 1950s it had managed to become a technology leader in the lighting industry. Osram offers innovative and durable lighting solutions. The Osram range of products includes modules, LED lamps and luminaires, traditional light sources, as well as laser and infrared light. Today OSRAM is not only a manufacturer but also a complex supplier of lighting technologies. The company’s business is based on four strategic pillars: Digital Systems (DS), Lighting Solutions (LS), Opto Semiconductors (OS) and Specialty Lighting (SP).
ATLAS is a Polish manufacturer of construction chemicals that started its activities in 1991. Currently it is the ATLAS Group which consists of entities engaged in the production of construction materials, as well as the production of raw materials for the manufacture of building materials. The Group also includes providers of services – forwarding company and energy industry company and actively operating public benefit organization. Most of the Group’s entities are located in Poland. The Group’s companies also operate in Belarus, Romania and Latvia. The Group is a leader in the construction chemicals market in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe. It offers a wide variety of materials and technical solutions to carry out construction and repair work. The ATLAS Group employs a total of over 2.6 thousand people.
LUG Light Factory is a leading European manufacturer of professional lighting solutions with over 27 years of experience. The company specializes in manufacturing infrastructural and industrial luminaires as well as decorative lighting for internal and external illumination of public utility buildings, sales areas and architectonic objects. A rich product portfolio, with over 6 thousand different versions of luminaires, allows the company for providing a comprehensive set of solutions for all kinds of projects. An in-house team of lighting designers, an R&D Department with a fully equipped laboratory and a Customization Section allow LUG for adapting its products to the individual needs of even the most demanding projects. In addition to our wide range of professional lighting solutions, we offer support from our team of lighting designers, architects and technical advisors. This enables us to provide support at any stage of even the most complex projects.
PKIG to przede wszystkim kadra doświadczonych inżynierów oraz nowoczesne zaplecze sprzętowe, pozwalające realizować nawet najbardziej wymagające zadania z zakresu szeroko rozumianej inżynierii pomiarowej.
Świadczymy usługi zarówno dla klientów indywidualnych jak i dla firm oraz instytucji. Wykonujemy:
W codziennej pracy wspierają nas certyfikowane instrumenty firmy Leica oraz inne dedykowane naszej firmie rozwiązania sprzętowe i software’owe.
Zapraszamy do zapoznania się z ofertą usług na stronie fotogrametria.pkig.pl oraz do bezpośredniego kontaktu.
Please note that all the workshops are held in Polish.
16:30
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16:30
Gathering with participants
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17:00
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17:00
Start of the ride
The starting point:
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18:00
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18:00
Finish of the ride
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18:30
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18:30
Talks about Warsaw in context of road infrastructure, planned investment projects, etc.
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19:00
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19:00
Summary - conclusions and observations
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19:30
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19:30
Networking
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8:30
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8:30
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9:00
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9:00
Introduction
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9:10
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Discussion
9:10
140 years of the Association of Polish Architects (SARP)
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Discussions between the winners of the Honorary Award of the Association of Polish Architects on how architecture has changed over the last few decades (the most crucial moments and turning points).
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9:40
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Opening presentation
9:40
Keynote speaker opening speech
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10:25
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10:25
Suits on bikes - presentation
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10:35
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Discussion
10:35
City of the future
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Copenhagen was the first European city which, in spite initial opposition, decided to limit road traffic. It was later followed by other cities, such as Vienna and Barcelona. Urban space has been returned to pedestrians. The high streets are busy again, while public transport and cyclists have also benefited. Investment in pedestrian traffic is cheaper for cities than much more costly road infrastructure. Will Polish city centres also follow suit in the future?
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Presentation
11:20
Design in the service of ecology
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These days, more design-conscious projects are being developed than ever before. These include green buildings, which are more eco-friendly due, for example, to their reduced water and power consumption. The various building certification systems in existence are being refined and improved, and now evaluate not just a building’s technical parameters and energy efficiency, but – to an increasing degree – whether its interiors have been designed in a human-friendly way. The awareness is growing that interior design is not just a matter of personal taste – and that the shapes, textures and colours used can affect our general well-being. The colour green, for instance, can be used for its calming influence, while angular shapes help to enhance our concentration. High-ceilinged rooms, on the other hand, encourage creativity. What features do you expect in a well-designed bathroom? ![]()
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11:30
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11:30
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12:00
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Discussion
12:00
Accessible and friendly buildings
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Architectural obstacles for the disabled have always existed and they always will. In the past this problem was ignored, but nowadays the issue is not ‘whether’ but ‘how’? Certain norms now have to be fulfilled by each building, but some companies are going even beyond those. Skanska has adopted an innovative approach – together with the ‘Integration’ foundation it has established a new standard for buildings and audited the accessibility of the majority of its buildings. The Atrium 2 office building has already won the ‘Warsaw Project with no Barriers’ title and its next few projects are also undergoing the process of obtaining the certificate.
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12:45
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Discussion
12:45
Focus on shopping centres
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Each shopping centre must attract as many customers as possible. This goal will only be achieved if its role has been well planned and it is well designed. The customer can be attracted not only by an unlimited range of goods but also by good coffee and cakes or entertainment in the form of a cinema or a bowling alley. Shopping centres serve a city forming role in this way, activating the local community while supplying consumers with the goods they need. What to opt for and how to design a shopping centre for it integrate well with its surroundings and be the centre of attention.
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13:30
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13:30
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14:30
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Discussion
14:30
Luxury apartments in atmospheric tenement buildings or flats in a new building?
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Is it worth investing in apartments in old buildings? How to design apartments in such properties that meet the requirements of the most demanding clients? What do such clients expect? What are the pitfalls – and what advantages do they have over new buildings?
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15:15
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Discussion
15:15
Museum boom
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Investment costs for museums are comparable to those of building a modern office facility, but the results reflect the scale of the expenditure. Visitors are now offered something more than just stationary exhibits and a guide. Interactive installations and exhibitions have become the standard, while modern technology has displaced traditional forms of presentation. Museums – a treat for the architects.
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16:00
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16:00
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17:00
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17:00
The Eurobuild Awards for Architecture
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10:30
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Workshop
10:30
"Deleted Warsaw"
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A unique 3D virtual reality project to recreate what Warsaw would look like if the Second World Warsaw had never happened. A meeting with the creators of the project, who will speak on topics related to virtual reality technology and about their work on the ‘Deleted Warsaw’ project.
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11:00
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11:00
Break
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11:05
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Workshop
11:05
Architects’ civil liability and its insurance
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In-depth discussion on issues related to architects’ civil liability and its practical aspects. Those attending can find out what can be insured and how, as well as what to focus on when evaluating agents’ and insurance companies’ offers and how such insurance works in practice. The speaker will also answer any questions related to the topic.
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12:05
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12:05
Break
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12:10
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Workshop
12:10
The methodology of integrated processes for the construction sector (BIM, IPD) - explanation of the terms used and a presentation on the specialist software designed for these processes
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Theoretical section An explanation of the terms: BIM, IPD, OpenBIM, buildingSMART, MacLeamy's curve, Asset Information Model, CAPEX, OPEX, TOTEX, CDE, Life-Cycle Cost, LOD, LOI, Target Cost, Target Value Design, IFC, BCF and others, as well as a description of the processes for securing contracts and cooperation between those using them. Practical section An outline of data model creation and its export to the IFC format for architecture (based on original designs using BIM methodology), the import of industry models using IFC for reference and collision checks in 3D, quality checks of models exported to architectural IFC in external software, an evaluation of IFC using 4D software (time), 5D (cost), 6D (energy consumption and model export as well as other data for the construction process) and Facility Management (7D).
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13:50
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13:50
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14:30
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Workshop
14:30
Your design studio is Your business - let’s create a strategy anew
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How can the elements of a strategy be drawn up so that it will provide a good road map to competing and developing while bearing in mind that ambitious of a design studio and the aspirations of its clients? And how can design thinking help?
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