Research Projects
2024 _ Visiting Fellow and Research Residency for university architecture faculty, supported by the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), at the invitation of Prof. Dr. Ulrich Pfisterer, Director of the Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte (Central Institute for Art History), and at the Department of Art History of the Ludwig-Maximilians University (LMU) in Munich / Research Theme: The Shape and Measure of Space. New applied methods of representing the ecclesiastical space through drawings and models
2023 _ "Vasile Pârvan" Postdoctoral Research and Training Fellowship at the Accademia di Romania in Roma / Research Theme: The Shape and Measure of Space. Ecclesiastical Architecture of Rural Communities Separated by Mountains, Typologies and Cultural Routes (1700-1850)
2018-2019 _ "Vasile Pârvan" Postdoctoral Research and Training Fellowship at the Accademia di Romania in Roma / Research Theme: Churches of The Mountains. Ecclesiastical Architecture of Rural Communities, Local Typologies and Artistic Routes (1700-1850)
2018 _ Coordinating Architect within the research project Catalog București – The inventory of the 98 Protected Built Zones in the Capital, initiated by ARCEN, in partnership with the National Institute of Heritage, Bucharest City Hall, District 2 City Hall, the Order of Architects in Romania, and Re:Rise
2014 _ Doctoral Research Grant awarded by the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) at the invitation of Prof. Dr. Albrecht Berger, within the Institut für Byzantinistik, Byzantinische Kunstgeschichte und Neogräzistik – Ludwig-Maximilians University (LMU) in Munich / Research Theme: The Architecture of the Borderlands. Orthodox Churches of Southern Transylvania and Northern Wallachia (1700-1850)
Conference Participation (Selection)
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2023 _ Guest and Speaker at the OAR Internship Conference
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2023 _ Scientific Session Italicum e la Romanità Orientale, tra ieri e oggi at the Accademia di Romania in Roma / Presentation: The Shape and Measure of Space. New studies on the ecclesiastical architecture of free communities
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2022 _ Special Guest and Keynote Speaker at the Architecture Section of the National Conference "Dogmatic Unity and National Specificity in Church Painting" organized by the Commission for Church Painting
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2021 _ Book Launch: Ctitorii ale oamenilor liberi. Arhitectura bisericilor de zid ale românilor din zonele de graniță dintre Oltenia, Muntenia și Transilvania (1700-1850) / Guests: Prof. Dr. Habil. Arch. Hanna Derer, Prof. Dr. Arch. Horia Moldovan, Arch. Șerban Sturdza, and restorer Anca Dină (moderator)
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2019 _ Scientific Session Italicum e la Romanità Orientale, tra ieri e oggi at the Accademia di Romania in Roma / Presentation: Churches of the Mountains. Ecclesiastical architecture of rural communities, local typologies and cultural routes
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2015 _ Special Guest and Lecture on the Pro Patrimonio Foundation’s "60 Wooden Churches" project during Architecture Days 2015 - Building Roots, organized by AStA Cluj
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2014 _ International Conference "Brâncoveanu 300: The Brâncovenesc Era at the Horizon of Romanian Modernity" organized by the University of Bucharest / Presentation: Elements of Brâncovenesc art – models for foundations in villages on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia in the first half of the 18th century
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2014 _ Lecture at the Institute of Byzantine Studies, Ludwig-Maximilians University in Munich / Presentation: Orthodox Church Architecture in Borderlands
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2013 _ National Congress on the protection, rehabilitation and valorization of architectural, urban and landscape heritage: From Architecture to Built Heritage and Beyond, organized by UAR and UAUIM / Presentation: Best practices for the rescue and re-appropriation of old wooden churches
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2012 - 2013 _ Co-organizer of the workshop-exhibition and moderator of thematic conferences within the event "Wooden Churches. Resettlement in the Community. Boz, Târnăvița, Cervicești", part of the 60 Wooden Churches project
Publications and Articles
PHD THESIS
The Architecture of the Borderlands. Stone Churches of the Romanians in Northern Oltenia, Wallachia, and Southern Transylvania (1700-1850)
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University of Architecture and Urbanism "Ion Mincu" (UAUIM), Bucharest, Romania, 2017
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Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Arch. Anca Brătuleanu
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Public Defense: 15.11.2017 – Grade: Excellent - Summa cum Laude
BOOKS
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STOEAN, Matei Eugen, Ctitorii ale oamenilor liberi. Arhitectura bisericilor de zid ale românilor din zonele de graniță dintre Oltenia, Muntenia și Transilvania (1700-1850) [Foundations of Free People. The architecture of stone churches of Romanians in the border areas between Oltenia, Wallachia and Transylvania], preface by Prof. Dr. Habil. Arch. Hanna Derer, ACS Publishing House, Bucharest, 2021 (ISBN: 978-606-8922-14-0)
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STOEAN, Matei Eugen (ed.), ELIAN, Tudor (ed.), Caiete de bune practici constructive [Manuals of Best Construction Practices], ARCEN, Bucharest, 2017, 2019, 2022 / Co-author and editor of the manuals/booklets (developed in three stages between 2017-2022) for 88 protected built zones within the Catalog București project.
ARTICLES (Selection)
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STOEAN, Matei Eugen, Materializing the model in a contemporary key. The Church Center in Munich, in Igloo magazine, no. 219/ 2024, pp. 86-93
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STOEAN, Matei Eugen, Churches of The Mountains. Ecclesiastical Architecture of Rural Communities, Local Typologies and Artistic Routes (1700-1850), in Ephemeris Dacoromana XXI 2019: Yearbook of the Romanian School in Rome, pp. 199-251, Romanian Cultural Institute Publishing - Romanian Academy Publishing, Rome, 2020 (ISSN 1582-1854)
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STOEAN, Matei Eugen, Storck House. Space and Light, in Arhitectura magazine, no. 4/ 2013
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STOEAN, Matei Eugen, ELIAN, Tudor, “I believe restoration has offered me far more fulfillment than a new house” – interview with arch. Iulia Stanciu, in Arhitectura magazine, no. 3/2013
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STOEAN, Matei Eugen, ELIAN, Tudor, Best practices for the rescue and re-appropriation of old wooden churches. Boz, Târnăvița, Cervicești, in Arhitectura magazine, no. 2/ 2013
PUBLICATION/PRESENTATION/REVIEWS OF WORKS (Selection)
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Zeppelin magazine #173 / At home, far away – interview with architects Șerban Sturdza, Matei Eugen Stoean, and Tudor Elian, discussion led by arch. Ana Maria Zahariade / December 2024
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Igloo magazine #219 / Contemporary Sacred Space – DOSSIER: The Church Center in Munich / April – May 2024
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Reuse Italy’s Dossier n. 8 – Reuse the Fortress International Architecture Competition [publication of the project that won an honorary mention], Florence, 2024, ISBN: 979-12-816-6104-2
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Reuse Italy’s Dossier n. 1 – Reuse the Castle International Architecture Competition [publication of the project among the most appreciated participants], Florence, 2022, ISBN: 978-88-947-2150-8
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DRĂGAN, Simona, “Foundations of free people...” [book review], in Journal of Urban Anthropology, no. 18, vol. IX, 2021, pp. 187-190
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“Limited Edition Skyscrapers Book” (2011) and “Skyscrapers Collector's Edition Book” (2013) – competition project published by eVolo, New York, pp. 632-635
Competitions, Workshops, Exhibitions
COMPETITIONS (Selection)
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2026 _ 1st Prize at the International Ideas Competition “Établissement orthodoxe d'études et de recherches” Paris, France / Winning project for a multifunctional complex: University Center, Library, and Chapel / Team: arch. Matei Eugen Stoean, arch. Andreea Mihaela Chirca / SPAZIO A+A.
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2024 _ Mention in the “Endeavours” category at the Beta Awards for the research project The Shape and Measure of Space / lead author / SPAZIO A+A / Timișoara Architecture Biennial.
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2024 _ Nomination in the “Built Space/ Non-residential” category at the Beta Awards for the Romanian Orthodox Ecclesiastical Center in Munich / co-authors: arch. Șerban Sturdza, arch. Matei Eugen Stoean, arch. Tudor Elian.
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2024 _ Nomination in the “General Category” of the European Prize for Urban Public Space for hypóstȳlos – The Hall of Crosses / lead author / CCCB Barcelona.
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2024 _ Honorary Mention at the International Solutions Competition Reuse the Fortress — Villeneuve / lead author / co-authors: E.I. Hîncu, M. Misosniky, L.A. Faraon.
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2022 _ “Public Architecture” Section Prize for the Romanian Orthodox Ecclesiastical Center in Munich / co-authors: arch. Șerban Sturdza, arch. Matei Eugen Stoean, arch. Tudor Elian / Bucharest Architecture Annual.
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2022 _ Nomination in the “Built Architecture / Architecture and Public Space” section for hypóstȳlos – The Hall of Crosses in Munich / lead author / Bucharest Architecture Annual.
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2021 _ Section Prize “Research through Architecture / Architecture Book” for the volume Ctitorii ale oamenilor liberi... / author / Bucharest Architecture Annual.
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2021 _ Nomination in the “Architecture Publications” section for the volume Ctitorii ale oamenilor liberi... / author / National Architecture Biennial.
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2016 _ Honorary Mention at the International Memory Competition organized by Arch Out Loud / co-author with arch. Andreea Calma.
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2014 _ Nomination in the “Design / Object Design” section for The Toolbox / team: A. Axinte, C. Borcan, P. Ulicny, G. Marinescu, D. Cioclu, T. Elian, M. Oancea, M.E. Stoean, I. Tilicea / Bucharest Architecture Annual.
WORKSHOPS & EXHIBITIONS (Selection)
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2025 _ BAPTISTERIVM MONACENSIS Exhibition – An encounter between architecture and art; 1:1 scale model of the Munich Baptistery with screen-printed canvases by artist Ștefan Câlția. A project by SPAZIO A+A and the Ștefan Câlția Foundation.
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2025 _ Alexander Brodsky @Malmaison Exhibition – Member of the team as author of the exhibition and graphic design for “CELLA/kamera”.
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2024 _ Romanian Design Week – Selection for the Architecture and Product Design sections (Church doors, Kreuzsaal chair/bench, Munich Church Center).
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2023 _ the Shape and Measure of Space – Concept and execution of the workshop arrangement at Accademia di Romania in Roma within the international event SPAZI APERTI.
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2022 _ Housing HUB 2022 – Organization and arrangement of the exhibition for the RIBA visit to Bucharest.
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2019 & 2020 _ Graphic Days Torino & Romanian Design Week – Exhibition of the Manuals of Best Construction Practices.
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2018 _ “Housing +/- Neighborhood: 100 Years of Housing in Romania” exhibition – Co-author of scenography and lead author of graphic design.
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2018 _ OAR Bucharest Urban Intervention Workshop_Calea Călărașilor – Organizer and coordinator.
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2016-2018 _ Annual Architecture Students Competition (CASA) – Organizer and coordinator within UAUIM.
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2012-2014 _ Pro Patrimonio Foundation – 60 Wooden Churches Project – Documentation and site supervision under arch. Șerban Sturdza.
Education
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Postdoctoral Studies with "Vasile Pârvan" grant at Accademia di Romania, Rome (2018-2019 and 2023)
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PhD in Architecture (Grant & Scholarship) at UAUIM Bucharest (2012-2017). Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Arch. Anca Brătuleanu. Honors / Distinction: Excellent - Summa cum laude
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Level I and II Certification – Post-university psycho-pedagogical training at UTM, Bucharest (2015-2016)
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DAAD Doctoral Research Fellowship at Ludwig-Maximilians Universität, Munich (2014)
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Architect Diploma and Master in Architecture at UAUIM, Bucharest (2006-2012)
Academic Career
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2018 – Present _ University Assistant at the Department of Basics of Architectural Design, UAUIM / Design Studio Years II-III.
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2012 – 2018 _ Associate Faculty at the Department of Basics of Architectural Design, UAUIM.
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2013 – 2014 _ Guest Lecturer at the Department of History & Theory of Architecture and Heritage Conservation, UAUIM.
Architectural Projects (Selection)
- 2025 - Present _ Architectural conversion of an industrial building into an Orthodox church / Stuttensee-Karlsruhe, Germany / Lead Author
- 2024 _ Conversion concept and interior/exterior design for a church and related spaces / Eppelheim-Heidelberg, Germany / Lead Author
- 2024 _ Baptisterium Monacensis / Project architect for the Munich Baptistery for the Romanian Orthodox Ecclesiastical Center in Munich, in collaboration with artist Ștefan Câlția / Lead Author
- 2020 - Present _ Interior and exterior design, furniture and liturgical object design – The Church, the Hall of Crosses, and the courtyard of the "Romanian Orthodox Ecclesiastical Center in Munich" complex / Lead Author
- 2023 _ International solutions competition for Victory Square (Piața Victoriei) in Timișoara / Lead Author / Co-authors: arch. Raluca Maria Trifa, stud. arch. Ema Irina Hîncu, stud. arch. Mara Misosniky, stud. arch. Lucian Andrei Faraon; landscape architects: Alexandru Gheorghe and Dragoș Grama
- 2023 _ Concept and execution of the exhibition pavilion "The Shape and Measure of Space" within the international exhibition Spazi Aperti – Collective exhibition of resident artists of foreign academies and institutes in Rome / Lead Author
- 2021-2022 _ The Monument in the courtyard of "Sf. Vineri" Church, Drumul Taberei neighborhood, Bucharest / Lead Author
- 2014-2022 _ Romanian Orthodox Church Center, Munich, Germany / Co-authors: arch. Șerban Sturdza, arch. Matei Eugen Stoean, arch. Tudor Elian
- 2018 _ Exhibition design for "Housing +/- Neighborhood: 100 Years of Housing in Romania", Bucharest & Cluj / Co-author of scenography together with arch. Tudor Elian
- 2013 _ Competition "Public space design in the center of Sibiel" / Team: arch. Raluca Munteanu, arch. Dan Cioclu, arch. Maria Daria Oancea, arch. Alina Panait, arch. Matei Eugen Stoean, arch. Ioana Tilicea; landscape architect: Nicolas Triboi
- 2013 _ "International Open Design Competition for Open Spaces of the Bernardine Monastery Complex", Lviv, Ukraine / Team: arch. Tudor Elian, arch. Maria Daria Oancea, arch. Alina Gabriela Panait, arch. Matei Eugen Stoean, arch. Ioana Tilicea
- 2013 _ International competition "Hans Christian Andersen House of Fairytales" / Team: arch. Maria D. Oancea, arch. Alina Panait, arch. Cristina Bălțoi, arch. Maria Oprescu, arch. Flavia Radu, arch. Tudor Elian, arch. Matei Eugen Stoean