CAT / Center for Architecture Trenčín

The Center for Architecture Trenčín (CAT) is being established in the basement spaces of the GMAB gallery, focusing on architectural presentation with an emphasis on the Trenčín region. The project is currently in the project planning phase, led by the Gut Gut studio, winners of the architectural competition. The renovation is scheduled for completion in 2026.

CAT plans to issue open calls for curators every six months, allowing them to organize exhibitions within its spaces. These exhibitions will be complemented by a series of related events, including workshops and public screenings. 

The space will serve architects, urban planners, artists, and residents of Trenčín interested in local architecture and urbanism, forgotten stories of buildings and architects, new trends, and development projects. The center will also aim to explore architecture’s interdisciplinary connections (such as sound, visual pollution, ecology, etc) and exploring “local topics” through the work of international participants.

Inspired by other architectural centers worldwide, CAT will become an essential communication platform between the public and the architectural-artistic community. It will contribute to the network of European architectural centers and provide ongoing curatorial opportunities for international curators, fostering long-term collaborations.

The project is supported by international partners such as the Center for Architecture in Warsaw (PL), the Curatorial Research Collective (NL), the Center for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning in Prague (CZ), and many others.