About Us
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Archcontest is a platform dedicated to organizing international architecture and design competitions.
Archcontest connects the most talented creatives from around the world with partners and stakeholders seeking high-quality projects, whether it's to rehabilitate a building, redesign an urban area, or even transform an entire district.
In addition to our focus on architecture, we also organize graphic design contests, offering designers a space to showcase their visual communication skills and contribute to innovative projects.
Guest jury
Archcontest is building an exclusive network of leading professionals and industry decision-makers. Our prestigious guest jury list stands as a testament to our commitment, blending innovation with profound expertise to deliver top-level evaluations.
Nicole Six, Paul Petritsch
University of Applied Arts Vienna
Austria
The Austrian artist duo creates films, photographs, displays, artist books, site-specific, and context-specific installations in collaboration with institutions and in public space. Univ.-Prof. Paul Petritsch is a professor at the Department of Site-Specific Art at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. They live and work in Vienna. www.six-petritsch.com
Gregorio Pecorelli
Architect
Italy
Gregorio Pecorelli, graduated from Politecnico di Milano and The Berlage in Delft, is an architect specializing in architecture and interior design. He worked with leading firms Powerhouse Company and Vincent Van Duysen Architects. In 2021, he founded Gregorio Pecorelli studio, based in Milan, handling high-end private residential commissions and participating in architecture competitions.
Gala Čaki
Artist
Serbia
A painter, collector, and organizer of the Gala International Symposium of Art, she earned two Master's degrees in Novi Sad and pursued doctoral studies in Belgrade. Awarded for both artistic and humanitarian work, she represented Serbia twice at the World Biennale of Art in Beijing and was selected for the 60th Venice Biennale in 2023. Her work has been exhibited across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Inano Mushkudiani
Director at Vincenzo de Cotiis studio
Italy
Interior and Furniture Designer based in Milan, Italy. Director at Vincenzo de Cotiis studio, head of Collectible design department. Former assistant professor of Brand Design at Raffles and Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan; former professor of Interior Architecture at Accademia Italiana in Rome. Previous collaborations included PISA art department, Marc Sadler studio and more. Since 2006 has been a co-owner of 'Opera Design'.
Ivane Katamashvili
Architecture Photographer & Filmmaker
USA
Ivane, an architectural photographer based in New York, combines technical expertise with artistic sensibility. With a background in architecture, he has a deep understanding of space, light, and materiality, allowing him to create striking visual narratives. His work not only documents buildings but also captures their essence, revealing the design intent and craftsmanship behind each project.
Loïk Eyers
Jaspers Eyers Architects
Belgium
Loïk Eyers is a Belgian architect and partner at Jaspers-Eyers Architects, a leading European firm known for sustainable, pragmatic, and user-focused design. Notable projects include ZIN, the BNP Paribas Fortis Headquarters, and the Nike European Logistics Campus in Belgium, demonstrating his commitment to environmentally responsible architecture.
Zoran Abadic
Architect
Serbia
Zoran Abadić, graduated from the University of Belgrade - Faculty of Architecture, is an associate professor specializing in architectural design. He founded 1X2STUDIO in 2005, leading projects recognized with awards in Serbia, Macedonia, and Slovenia. Notably, he received national nominations for the Mies van der Rohe Award in 2019, 2020, and 2022. Abadić is a member of UAS, DAB, ULUPUDS, and other professional organizations.
Branko Belacevic
Cook Belacevic Haffner Partners
UK London
Design Director at Cook Belacevic Haffner Partners Ltd. and founder of Laboratory for Spatial Configurations Ltd., he works in close partnership with Sir Peter Cook. Since 2019, he has led the firm’s KSA portfolio, collaborating with prominent clients on transformative, high-impact projects. With 18 years of experience in architecture and urban design, his professional practice, academic contributions, and research have gained him widespread national and international recognition.
Aleksandre Andghuladze
Head of 3XN Visual
Denmark
Aleksandre Andghuladze holds a master's degree from Politecnico di Milano and is an experienced architect with a strong background in design and architecture. He has worked in Milan and, for the past eight years, at 3XN, where he is currently the Head of 3XN Visual. He has contributed to various projects, specializing in international competitions, shaping innovative architectural visions worldwide, and developing new ways to communicate projects with clients.
Elena Messner
Author and cultural scientist
Austria
Elena Messner, an author and cultural scientist, is currently a Senior Post-Doc researcher at the University of Vienna (FWF). She studied Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies in Vienna and Aix-en-Provence. From 2013 to 2018, she taught German and Austrian studies at the University of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille. Since 2014, she has also been teaching at the University of Klagenfurt.
Davit Asanidze
Urban planner
Georgia
David Asanidze, graduated from MIT and Harvard GSD, is an experienced urban planner with a strong background in urban/regional planning and real estate development. He has led large-scale projects in land use, residential, hotel, and urban design, working with major international organizations. Asanidze is a member of the American Planning Association (APA).
Ferruccio Tasinato
Architect
Italy
Ferruccio Tasinato, graduated from the Università IUAV di Venezia, is an architect specializing in restoration and urban planning. Since 1996, he has focused on urban regeneration and heritage enhancement with a strong emphasis on sustainability. He collaborates with Italian companies and public institutions, including the Ministry of Culture. In 2013, he co-founded +39 Architects, an international architecture and restoration network.
Alexis Schachter
Architect
Argentina
Alexis Schächter, graduated from FADU, Buenos Aires, is an architect and professor of achitecture, since 2004. He is a founding member of MONOBLOCK, achieving national and international recognition, including awards for the expansion of the Argentine Chancellery and the Mar del Plata Museum of Contemporary Art, inaugurated in 2014. Schächter has been a guest lecturer at leading architecture schools, including UNR, UP, and Universidad Torcuato Di Tella.
Media partners
Partnership
ProViaggiArchitettura designs and curates experiences for companies, institutions, and professionals in architecture and design. With a deep understanding of the architectural landscape and a broad international network, we create journeys where education, culture, and networking come together. As a CNAPPC-accredited organization, we directly provide continuing education credits for architects and collaborate with professional associations across Italy, as well as leading editorial platforms. We actively scout emerging talents and produce high-quality content shared through our channels. 1995–2025 Three decades of exploration, meeting masters and young architects, visiting places where architecture takes shape. After 30 years, we continue to design meaningful experiences—because every journey is an architecture of knowledge.