ARCHITECTS/DESIGNERS/PRACTITIONERS is a series of lectures and presentations for professionals. The seminar program exchanges ideas and information in the field of design, use of new and innovative materials and products. An opportunity is created to meet new people and establish contacts.
Stojan Maksimović (1934-2024) was an extremely talented and creative person, an architect who created in this country and abroad. He worked in the architectural studio Stojan Maksimovic Architect in Nahant, Massachusetts (USA). The versatility of his artistic personality was proven by the rich international experience as well as a large number of significant architectural and urban realisations. The most important buildings are the Sava Centre, the Intercontinental Hotel (Crowne Plaza), the Municipality of New Belgrade, residential and other buildings that are masterpieces of our architecture. His works live with us and teach us how it is possible to achieve timeless landmarks in the urban environment with quality urban planning and architecture.
“With the reconstruction of the Sava Center building, it gained 46 congress halls, an Immersive hall, a green atrium, twice as many commercial and business spaces, without losing its identity and purpose. Architecture is one of the most lasting messages that we as a society leave for generations to come. The reconstruction of the Sava Center showed that art and utilitarianism do not have to be in opposition to each other; that commercial business and monumentality can go hand in hand; that in the age of different values there is still a desire and a way to create values for a better future without canceling the heritage – just as it was said at the opening of the renovated congress and business part: “Sava Center was built to last forever””, Ivana Letic, director,architect, author of the reconstruction, Delta Real Estate.
