Academic activities

PUBLICATIONS AND PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

 Rakocija, J. and Dimanic, M., 2018. “Seeing the View: Landscape Architecture for a Wild Natural Site at Jebel Jais Mountain, UAE”, Presentation of abstract In: XVI International Forum of Studies “Le Vie dei Mercanti”, June 2018.

 Rakocija, J. and Dimanic, M., 2016. “The Invisible Landscapes: Rethinking The Open Space In The Middle East”, Presentation of abstract In: ICON LA: Landscape design: searching for innovative solutions in a time of challenges, Russian Federation of landscape Architects, St. Petersburg, June 2017.

 Public speech: “Imagining the Desert: Creative approach to urban open space design in the Middle East”, Future Landscapes, Qatar, Doha October 2016.

 Published article in the Landscape Middle East Magazine: Urban Landscape Design for Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Park, Abu Dhabi. Design proposal for a Park - Authors: J.Rakocija, M. Dimanic, landscape architects at NAGA architects, designers and planners, Dubai, 2016.Available at: https://issuu.com/allanronald45/docs/landscape_magazine_june_2016?e=7613768/36242369

 J.Rakocija, Imagining the City: Role of Landscape Architecture in the Protection and Enhancement of Historic Cities. Example of Thessaloniki, Greece. In:53rd IFLA World

Congress, International Federation of Landscape Architects: Tasting the landscape. Torino, Italy April 2016.

 Rakocija, J and Dimanic, M., 2016. Imaginative Landscapes: Creative Approach to Urban Open Space Design. In: ICON LA: Open Urban Space and Landscape architecture: New solutions, Russian Federation of landscape Architects, St. Petersburg, June2016

 Participation in the International conference for Landscape architecture in the Middle East: Future Landscapes Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2015.

 Final research paper: J.Rakocija, Changing Landscapes: Framing the Urban Image of Constantinople. Koç University Research Center for Anatolian Civilizations, Istanbul 2015

 Rakocija, J., 2014. Preserving “Time” in Space and “Space” in Time: Cultural Urban Landscape of Niš, Serbia. In: C.C. Fiorentino and M. Piscitelli, eds. 2014. Organization: XII International Forum Le Vie dei Mercanti: Best Practice in Heritage Conservation Management - from the World to Popmpeii. Aversa, Capri, Italy: La scuola di Pitagora editrice.

 Rakocija, J., 2013. Landscape Design Project for the Fortress in the Center of the City: Niš (Serbia). In: L. Bravo, ed. 2014. Past, Present and Future of Public Space: International Conference on Art, Architecture and Urban Design“. Italy, Bologna: City Space Architecture.

 Published article: “Thessaloniki, Greece - Landscape Architecture on the City Edge”, professional magazine: “Arhitektura”, Belgarde, 2014.

 Invitation by ASA, Serbian Association of Architects, for public presentation of the awarded student projects, with the theme: Thessaloniki's waterfront landscape design - authors: postgraduate students arch. J.Rakocija and arch M. Dimanic, professor: Dr M. Ananiadou-Tzimopoulou, landscape architect, October 2013, City library, Belgrade.

 Master thesis in the postgraduate school of landscape architecture with the theme: Rakocija, J., 2013. The Fortress in the Center of the City - Nis, Serbia: Urban Landscape Architecture for the Historical and Cultural Site, supervisor Professor dr. Evangelos P. Dimitriadis, examing board: Professor dr. M. Ananiadou-Tzimopoulou and Professor dr. Panayotis Stathakopoulos: AUTh, Thessaloniki.

 Rakocija, J and Dimanic, M., 2013. Affirmation and Integration of Architectural Heritage in Urban landscape. Contribution of Landscape Architecture. In: C.C. Fiorentino and M. Piscitelli, eds. 2013. XI Forum Internazionale di Studi: „Le vie dei Mercanti: Heritage, Architecture, landesign - focus on conservation, regeneration, innovation“. Italy, Napoli: La scuola di Pitagora editrice, pp. 1142-1150.

 Published article: “5th landscape architecture exhibition in Belgrade 2013”, in professional magazine for architecture: “arhitekt”, number 41, niš, september 2013.

 Public presentation of the scientific paper on the theme: The Postbyzantine Monuments in Niš, in the Symposium „Das osmanische Europa – Lebensraum, Wirtschaftsraum, Grenzraum“, Institut für Byzanzforschung der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften vom Donnerstag, Wien 2010.

 Published article: Review of the book “Esthetic of Architecture of Academism” by Professor Aleksandar Kadijevic, in professional magazine for architecture: “Arhitekt”, number 28, October 2009.

 Member of the proficient team of the Archeological institute in Belgrade under supervision of Prof. Dr Miloje Vasic, archeologist - working on archeological landscape “Mediana” in Nis, Septembar 2004, 2005.

AWARDS AND MERITS

 1st Prize – 28th International Urban Planning Exhibition for “Jebel Jais Viewing Deck Park”, Nis 2019, Serbia

 Best Implemented Design – 8th International Landscape Architecture Exhibition for “Jebel Jais Viewing Deck Park”, Belgrade 2019, Serbia.

 Gold Nugget Award – Best International on the Boards Project for “Bay Residences – Hayat Island”, USA, 2018.

 Recognition on 23d. International Urban Planner's Exhibition for the landscape completion project "eCOHESION –Redesigning the Cityscape: From the Forest to the Seafront. Team member: M. Dimanic; Catalogue publication and exhibition, Belgrade 2015, Serbia.

 Special award on the 5th Landscape Architecture Exhibition for the student project: "AGGELOCHORI: Park of light - natural suburban landscape", authors: postgraduate students arch. J.Rakocija, arch M. Dimanic and C. Markopoulos, professor: Dr. Ioannis Tsalikidis, landscape architect; Catalogue publication and exhibition, Belgrade 2013.

 Awarded status of "Architect - Artist" by ASA - Serbian Association of Architects for accomplished results in the field of architecture and particular field of interests, October 2013, Belgrade.

 Recognition on the 22nd. International Urban Planner's Exhibition for the project "AGGELOCHORI: Park of light", authors: J.Rakocija, M. Dimanić, catalogue publication and exhibition, Niš 2013, Serbia.

 1st award on 21st. International Urban Planner's Exhibition for the student project "Thessaloniki's waterfront landscape design", authors: postgraduate students arch. J.Rakocija and arch M. Dimanic, professor: Dr M. Ananiadou-Tzimopoulou, landscape architect; Catalogue publication and exhibition, Leskovac 2012, Serbia.

 2nd award for design of Public Fountain on "Sindjelić Square" in Niš, Catalogue of the project exhibition, April 2011.

 Recognition on Triennial of Architecture in Niš for Project of Office-Residential building “Titanic“, working in a team, Catalogue of the Triennial, Niš, October 2009.

 Prize for the Best Student of the final year of Facility of Civil Engineering and Architecture in Nis, on department for Architecture, school year 2008/2009.

COMPETITIONS AND EXHIBITIONS

 Participation in the International Competition for Urban landscape design for the main City square in |Priboj, Serbia, 2021.

 Participation in the International Competition for Urban landscape design for the main City square “Trg Toplickih Junaka” in |Prokuplje: Serbia, 2021.

 Participation in the International Competition for Redesigning the City scape of |Thessaloniki organized by Aristotle University: eCOHESION –Redesigning the Cityscape: From the Forest to the Seafront.

 Participation in the International Exhibition organized by the Union of Architects of Russia with project "Kozani X4: Read it. Redesign of Urban Landscape",2014, Moscow.

 Competition for design and reactivation of public spaces and determination of "landmark" spaces in urban area of Thessaloniki, with project "ReConnection - integration of city wall in urban landscape", Thessaloniki, Greece, 2013.

 Participation in the International Exhibition of the University projects in Landscape schools for the 8th Biennale of Landscape Architecture in Barcelona , September, Barcelona, 2014.

 Competition for design of four eaves for entrance to under pass on central city forum of king Milan in Niš, Serbia, 2010.

 Urban project design for Sports complex in Niš, exposed on the 17th International urban planners exhibition in Bijeljina, Serbia, 8th November 2008.

 Regional competition for KNAUF exhibition stand design, Belgrade, 2008.

 16th International urban planners exhibition-thematic-Urban challenges: Urban project for individual and collective habitation, Niš, 8-15 November 2007.

 Competition for the design of new building of the Museum of Contemporary Art Vojvodina, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2007.

SCHOLARSHIPS

 Koç University Research Center for Anatolian Civilizations, Istanbul, Turkey in 2015/2016

 Scholarship for the international students in the framework of bilateral cultural agreements granted by Hellenic Republic, Ministry of National Education Directorate of Studies and Student Welfare, for the school year 2012/2014.

 Scholarship of Ministry of Youth and Sport, Fund for young talents of Republic of Serbia, for the best students on Universities of European Union and Leading Universities of the World for school years 2011/2012 and 2012/2013.

 Summer Intensive Course in Modern Greek Language, Scholarship, Aristotle University School of Modern Greek Language, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2010.

 Scholarship of European movement of Serbia for one month travel and visit of cultural monuments in Europe, 2009.

 One of eleven scholarships of “St. Petka” Foundation, municipality Medijana in Niš, Serbia , 2008.

 Scholarship of Republic of Serbia for University studies, 2004-2008.