THEN: ETR REVISITED / 2016-2026
Laboratorija za arhitektonski dizajn / Kabinet 304F / Departman za arhitekturu i urbanizam / Fakultet tehničkih nauka, Univerzitet u Novom Sadu, Srbija
Architectural design laboratory / Cabinet 304F / Departmant of Architecture and Urban Planing / Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
16.01 – 22.01.2026.

Urednik kataloga / Editor:
Saša Medić, PhD, associate professor, architect, Faculty of Technical sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia.

Selekcioni odbor / Selection Board (in alphabetical order):

Predrag Čaklović, architect, Zagreb, Croatia.
Orlin Davchev, PhD, architect, dean, University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Marc Joubert, architect, Rotterdam, Netherland.
Aleksandar Milojković, PhD, architect, associate professor, GAF – Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Niš, Serbia.
Aleksandar Radevski, PhD, architect, Skopje, North Macedonia.

Recenzija / Review:
Igor Maraš, PhD, professor, architect, Faculty of Technical sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia.
Dejan Ecet, PhD, associate professor, architect, Faculty of Technical sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia.

Grafički dizajn kataloga / Catalogue Design:
Radomir Kojić, PhD, assistant professor, architect, Faculty of Technical sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia.

Izdavač / Publisher:
Faculty of Technical sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia.

ISBN: 978-86-6022-765-4

ELEKTRONSKI IZVOR:
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Realizacija ovog kataloga je podržana od strane Departmana za arhitekturu i urbanizam Fakulteta tehničkih nauka kroz projekat Inovativni pristup integraciji savremenog naučno-istraživačkog rada i umetničkih praksi u nastavnim procesima u oblasti arhitekture, urbanizma i scenskog dizajna s ciljem unapređenja znanja i diseminacije rezultata.

The production of this catalogue was supported by the The The production of this catalogue was supported by the Department of Architecture and Urbanism of the Faculty of Technical Sciences through the project An Innovative Approach to the Integration of Contemporary Scientific Research and Artistic Practices in Teaching Processes in the Fields of Architecture, Urbanism, and Scenic Design, with the Aim of Advancing Knowledge and Disseminating Results.

Recenzije:

Katalog izložbe THEN: ETR revisited 2016–2026 održane od 16.01.-22.01.2026. u okviru Laboratorije za arhitektonski dizajn (kabinet 304F) Departmana za arhitekturu i urbanizam Fakulteta tehničkih nauka u Novom Sadu predstavlja promišljenu i vizuelno snažnu analizu odnosa materijala i svetlosti, u kojoj oniks kao translucentni kamen dobija novu interpretaciju kroz savremeni dizajn rasvetnih tela. Prvi deo kataloga fokusiran je na materijalnost oniksa, prikazujući njegove različite teksture, slojevitost i strukturne varijacije, pri čemu svetlost postaje ključni element u otkrivanju njegove estetske i taktilne dimenzije.

U okviru ove izložbe, Izložena je bogata grafička dokumentacija, koja obuhvata fotografije samog materijala oniksa, kroz koje se sagledavaju njegove optičke i prostorne karakteristike. Fotografije ne funkcionišu samo kao dokumentarni zapis, već kao analitički instrument koji omogućava dublje razumevanje potencijala materijala u kontekstu dizajna rasvete. Kroz pažljivo komponovane vizuelne sekvence, katalog uspešno ukazuje na transformativnu moć svetlosti i njen uticaj na percepciju kamena.

Na taj način, katalog prevazilazi granice klasične prezentacije materijala i postaje platforma za istraživanje odnosa između prirodne materije i savremenih dizajnerskih interpretacija, ističući eksperimentalni i konceptualni potencijal oniksa u savremenom dizajnu rasvete.

The catalogue of the exhibition THEN: ETR Revisited 2016–2026, held from 16 January to 22 January 2026 within the Laboratory for Architectural Design (Room 304F) of the Department of Architecture and Urbanism at the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad, presents a thoughtful and visually compelling analysis of the relationship between material and light, in which onyx, as a translucent stone, acquires a new interpretation through contemporary lighting design. The first part of the catalogue focuses on the materiality of onyx, presenting its diverse textures, layered structure, and structural variations, with light emerging as a key element in revealing its aesthetic and tactile dimensions.

Within the exhibition, extensive graphic documentation is presented, including photographs of the onyx material itself, through which its optical and spatial characteristics are explored. The photographs function not only as documentary records but also as analytical instruments that enable a deeper understanding of the material’s potential within the context of lighting design. Through carefully composed visual sequences, the catalogue successfully highlights the transformative power of light and its influence on the perception of stone.

In this way, the catalogue transcends the boundaries of conventional material presentation and becomes a platform for exploring the relationship between natural matter and contemporary design interpretations, emphasizing the experimental and conceptual potential of onyx in contemporary lighting design.

Dejan Ecet, PhD, associate professor, architect, Faculty of Technical sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia.

Značajan deo kataloga izložbe THEN: ETR revisited 2016–2026 usmeren je na primenu rasvetnih tela od oniksa u konkretnim prostornim kontekstima, kroz prikaz izvedenog enterijera – izlagačkog prostora i radionice – u kojem su lampe integrisane u celovit prostorni koncept. Ovaj segment kataloga jasno pokazuje kako svetlosni objekti funkcionišu ne samo kao autonomni dizajnerski artefakti, već kao aktivni nosioci ambijentalnog identiteta prostora.

Na izložbi prikazana grafička dokumentacija, koja obuhvata fotografije enterijera i prostora u kojima se lampe nalaze, omogućava sagledavanje njihove uloge u formiranju atmosfere, prostorne hijerarhije i vizuelne koherentnosti ambijenta. Posebno je značajan prikaz realizovane izložbe rasvetnih tela u okviru salona ekskluzivnog nameštaja, gde se uspostavlja suptilan dijalog između svetlosnih objekata i luksuznog enterijera.

Katalog na ubedljiv način povezuje istraživački, projektantski i izvođački aspekt rada, ukazujući na međusobnu zavisnost materijala, svetlosti i prostora. Kao celina, publikacija deluje kao koherentna vizuelna i konceptualna naracija o integraciji dizajnerskih objekata u savremene enterijere, ističući estetsku, prostornu i eksperimentalnu vrednost oniksa u savremenim arhitektonskim praksama.

A significant part of the catalogue of the exhibition THEN: ETR Revisited 2016–2026 is devoted to the application of onyx lighting fixtures in specific spatial contexts, through the presentation of a realized interior—an exhibition space and workshop—in which the lamps are integrated into a comprehensive spatial concept. This segment of the catalogue clearly demonstrates how luminous objects function not only as autonomous design artefacts but also as active carriers of the ambient identity of space.

The graphic documentation, which includes photographs of the interiors and the spaces in which the lamps are situated, enables an understanding of their role in shaping atmosphere, spatial hierarchy, and visual coherence of the environment. Particularly significant is the presentation of the realized exhibition of lighting fixtures within a luxury furniture showroom, where a subtle dialogue is established between luminous objects and the refined interior.

The catalogue convincingly connects the research, design, and implementation aspects of the work, pointing to the interdependence of material, light, and space. As a whole, the publication functions as a coherent visual and conceptual narrative on the integration of design objects into contemporary interiors, emphasizing the aesthetic, spatial, and experimental value of onyx in contemporary architectural practice.

Igor Maraš, PhD, professor, architect, Faculty of Technical sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia.