International Staff Week “Back2Basics – Old Knowledge. New Perspective”
The UACEG International Week “Back2Basics – Old Knowledge. New Perspective” will take place now from July 27 to 31, 2026 thus bringing together participants to even richer academic and cultural programme and experience.
Why join this International week?
Combining traditional knowledge with contemporary perspectives in an international environment, Back2Basics – Old Knowledge. New Perspectives programme week is bringing together students, higher education professionals, and administrative staff to explore the fundamental principles of architecture and construction: the concept of Ur-Architecture. This is the original and most essential act of building, the response for the basic human need of residence and the search for the foundational form from which all later architectural expressions had evolved.
How this will happen?
Through academic sessions, modern v/s old knowledge and time-tested building methods, interactive workshops, collaborative activities, discussions and case studies, participants will reflect on sustainability, intercultural context, and the evolution of architectural practice.
Social perspectives
The Back2Basics – Old Knowledge. New Perspectives international week will take place in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria: city of multiply layers of history - ancient civilizations, living traditions, or contemporary creativity. In the heart of Sofia, the modern streets are layered upon ancient Serdica. Archaeological remains beneath the city center are open: Roman streets, baths, houses, and fortifications hidden beneath Sofia’s boulevards. Landmarks such as the St. George Rotunda and the remains of the Eastern and Western Gates of Serdica bring nearly two thousand years of history to life.
History in Sofia is not remote, but perceptible and seamlessly connected with the contemporary city, revealing the enduring foundations of architecture and the continuous dialogue between origin and evolution.
The context of Bulgaria’s rich architectural history elaborates the programme. A dedicated visit to significant cultural and architectural sites offers insight into historical layers of construction: participants are placed at the core of the experience, fostering dialogue and exchange across disciplines, cultures, generations, and levels of expertise. This inclusive framework encourages shared reflection on architecture as both a technical practice and a cultural expression.
Back2Basics – Old Knowledge. New Perspectives is more than an international event. Key side event will be a cross-continental memorable celebration, UACEG is hosting for a third year.
Apply by 30th of June here: Registration form