18.01. at 6:00 pm
DIALOGUE TIME
conversation evening
House of Architecture ZAPS, Ljubljana
The conversation opened up reflections on approaches to sustainability in architecture – the practices vary slightly, so we mainly tried to find parallels and differences between them.
moderator: Neža Kokol
interlocutors: Petra Marinko, Saša Ostan, Mateja Panter
organizer: Kajža, ZAPS
photography: Jana Jocif
20. 11. 2025
KAFE FGG
Designers Organization of Slovenia Award 2025
Culture and Congress Centre Cankarjev dom, Ljubljana
Mateja Panter received the award for renovation of ambiance of cafe Kafe FGG. Every year, DOS awards are given to Slovenian authors for top design achievements, for important work in the field of design theory and criticism, and for professional journalism or contributions to the enrichment of design culture in general.
photography: Kristina Bursač
02.10. – 04.10.2025
RAZPOKA
a festival of renovation and sustainable living
Museum of Architecture and Design MAO
Sustainable construction goes far beyond the goal of energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions. It places man and his worldview at the center, which requires a balanced interweaving of the environmental, economic and social properties of the building. Modern man is aware of the past, the present and looks to the future with a new attitude towards the planet; he wants well-being in the building but also a sustainable attitude and non-invasive interaction with the environment. Mateja Panter, lecturer.
organizer: Kajža / Andraž Keršič, Ajda Bračič
photography: Jana Jocif
19. 03. 2025
THE VALUE OF JEWELRY
slovenian design in the centre, discussion
Center Rog, Ljubljana
Mateja Panter and Jožica Curk see the Pneumatik Fashion jewelry collection as a neat and organized structure with a rational message, born from reflections on architecture and the space around us. We must protect planet Earth by being non-invasive to the space and careful with the objects. The jewelry expresses the author's view on the world.
organizer: Design Corner Ljubljana
22.05. – 23.05.2025
BIG ARCHITECTURE
winners and perspectives
Grando, Portorož
BIG Architecture, organized by the Zavod BIG, is an international presentation of innovations, visions and achievements, highlighting the culture of living, the potential for economic development and future social trends. Part of the program is the presentation of international awards for outstanding achievements in the field of architecture and interior design.
The moderators of the 4 stages are: Janja R. Brodar, Mateja Panter, Taja Legat Lokar, Ana Gruden.
07.05. - 29.05.2025
DOSHOP
pop-up shop of Designers` Association of Slovenia
The Designers' Association of Slovenia (DOS), in partnership with the Rog Center, is opening a pop-up shop in May, where products by Slovenian designers will be on display and for sale. Throughout the month of May, DOSHOP will be presenting both a shop offering quality products and accompanying events organized by the association. The purpose of the sales exhibition is to present the production of participating authors or author groups in one place with the aim of selling products of Slovenian origin, raising the reputation of the profession in the public, connecting them to a creative community and promoting the Designers' Association of Slovenia as an important national organization.
project team: Mateja Panter, Brina Lukič, Anka Štular
14.10. – 12.12.2024
11X1: RENOVATION AS THE FIRST CHOICE
architectural exhibition
Dessa Gallery, Ljubljana
We have included eleven single-family houses renovated in 2014–2024 in the selection of this year's exhibition 11 x ena. They show the renovation of buildings as an attractive and meaningful way to solve the housing problem. Among them is the Veranda House project by architect Mateja Panter.
DESSA Gallery is the first Slovenian architectural gallery, operating since 1989. Throughout its existence, it has been showcasing and promoting high-quality architecture and design, socially oriented projects, and responsible and engaged architects, designers, and clients. It cares about architectural culture and cultural identity.
2024
VERANDA HOUSE
interior of the Year Award
Month of Design 2024
The Interior of the Year Award has been presented at Month of Design since 2003 and reward Slovenian creators and companies that significantly contribute to improving the quality of design. The purpose of the awards is to encourage innovation and creativity in the field of interior design.
15. 05. 2024
JEWELRY BETWEEN FASHION, SCENOGRAPHY AND ARCHITECTUREE
Design Talk as part of the Slovenian Jewelry Week
Center Rog
What is the relationship between jewelry and architecture, what is the meaning of ornament as decoration in jewelry and space, and how can we explain the concept of architectural jewelry? Architecture is a space where the body resides, and the body is a space where jewelry resides. The first defines a limited space, the last represents the space that limits us with the body.
moderator: Assoc. Prof. Petra Bole, Ph.D.
table guests: Olga Košica, Dr. Aljoša Kolenc, Karin Košak Arzenšek, Tanja Devetak, Ivo Koritnik, Mateja Panter, Petra Kocjančič
30. 11. 2024
FREE PALESTINE
no comment
design: Mateja Panter
04.07. - 31.07.2024
DOSHOP
pop-up shop of Designers` Association of Slovenia
The Designers' Association of Slovenia (DOS), in partnership with the Rog Center, is opening a pop-up shop in July, where products by Slovenian designers will be on display and for sale. Throughout the month of July, DOSHOP will be presenting both a shop offering quality products and accompanying events organized by the association. The purpose of the sales exhibition is to present the production of participating authors or author groups in one place with the aim of selling products of Slovenian origin, raising the reputation of the profession in the public, connecting them to a creative community and promoting the Designers' Association of Slovenia as an important national organization.
project team: Mateja Panter, Anka Štular, Nina Bavčer
10. 10. 2024
GLOBALIZATION AND CULTURAL IDENTITY IN DESIGN
design talk
City Hall Ljubljana at 10 am
The debate explores the complex interplay between globalization and local design traditions, examining the global influences on cultural identity. The discussion will focus on challenges and opportunities that arise as designers navigate between embracing global trends and preserving local uniqueness.
curator and moderator: Mateja Panter
debaters: Saša Drobnič Škrjanec, Jožica Brodarič, Katja Kuhar Smiljanič, Tomaž Sešlar
05. 10. 2023
DESIGN CONFERENCE 2023
growing up with design
Design Week, Ljubljana
Toys are an essential component of children's development, as they enable and encourage various forms of children's play. The toy market in Europe amounts to approximately 25 billion annually, with each child spending around 200 euros per year on toys. Toy design has its own specificities: they must be safe, they must encourage creativity, a didactic note is welcome, they allow for different ways of use, ... They represent a special challenge for the designer with shapes, colors and materials, as well as different ergonomics for children.
moderator: Kristina Dešman
table guests: Klavdija Höfler (Institute for Toy Development), Mateja Panter (architect and designer), Ervin Presiček (Gogix), Natalija Lapajne (Museum of Architecture and Design)
2023
HOUSE 1797
Month of Design 2023
INTERIOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
BIG SEE TOURISM DESIGN AWARD
INTERIOR OF THE YEAR
The Interior of the Year Award has been presented at Month of Design since 2003 and reward Slovenian creators and companies that significantly contribute to improving the quality of design. The purpose of the awards is to encourage innovation and creativity in the field of interior design.
BIG SEE TOURISM DESIGN AWARD
The international BIG SEE awards contribute to unique and original creative achievements in architecture, interior, product and fashion design worldwide. They are awarded as part of Month of Design for excellence in product, wood, tourism and fashion design.
10.02.2022 at 10 am
DESIGN KONSUM
press conference
Culture and Congress Centre Cankarjev dom, Ljubljana
The biennial selected exhibition of the Designers` Association of Slovenia wants to incite a critical scrutiny of the modern consumer society and also of the meaning of our first-rate Slovenian design, its evaluation and place in our daily life. Consumption of design paraphrases a filter which helps toward a better choice. Instead of cheap items of problematic production let us choose what lies in front of us on a plate. This would be a durable and long-term investment. By choosing good quality each individual can have an influence on our common future. The exhibition DESIGN KONSUM addresses a visitor /user straightforwardly, offering new options.
Mateja Panter, DOS vice president
14.02.2022 at 10 am
CULTURAL HERITAGE IN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 2021-2027
Lecture at a consultation in the National Council of the Republic of Slovenia
At a consultation in the National Council, we will examine the state of cultural heritage in Slovenia, its inclusion in various sectoral floor areas, and at the end, we will also present an initiative with the aim of an immediate systemic approach to the development understanding of cultural heritage, especially in protected floor areas of old city centers. Mateja Panter is participating with a lecture entitled Architectural Heritage for Contemporary Content.
2022
HOUSE 1797
Designers` Association of Slovenia Award 2022
Culture and Congress Centre Cankarjev dom, Ljubljana
Mateja Panter received the award for renovation of ambiance of House 1797. Every year, DOS awards are given to Slovenian authors for top design achievements, for important work in the field of design theory and criticism, and for professional journalism or contributions to the enrichment of design culture in general.
2021
FEMMES SANS FRONTIÈRES
internal publication, spring 2021
Foundation Femmes Sans Frontières get to know, inform and connect women without borders.
It was founded by Jerca Legan, journalist and publicist.
Creators for a better world:
Nataša Pirc Musar – journalis, lawyer (today the President of the Republic of Slovenia)
Nevenka Orešič Leban - pianist, honorary consul
Katarina Habe – psychologist, musician
Ana Svetina Nabergoj – professor, global change maker
Hema Mani – leadership architect, expert for human resource
Mateja Panter - architect
Barbara Zupančič – psychologist, lecturer
Barbara Volčič – journalist, professor of Italian language
Zala Djuric – actress, columnist, scenarist, poet
12.02. – 06.05.2021
ARCHITECTURE INVENTORY
A survey exhibition of members of the Ljubljana Architects' Association
Culture and Congress Centre Cankarjev dom, Ljubljana
The biennial exhibition, which has been held since 2000, represents a cross-section through a two-year period of the Slovenian architectural scene. The exhibited architectural achievements also offer unique answers to new social challenges and are at the same time the most important display of contemporary Slovenian architecture. A walk through the exhibition not only shows constructed buildings and events on the Slovenian architectural scene, but also objects, theoretical works and the relationship of politics and the economy to architecture.
2021
THE FUTURE OF LIVING
traveling exhibition 2021
Museum of Architecture and Design, MAO
The exhibition showcases Slovenian creativity and highlights the role of the cultural and creative sector as a driver of sustainable development. The presented products and services combine creativity with business vision. The exhibition will present 43 products from a set of 90 products that have received the "Made in Slovenia" seal of excellence in the last two years. Among them is the product Bi Biip, a car of future generations, designed by Mateja Panter for the KAUCH company.