TIRANA to host architecture weeks

TIRANA, June 4 – September and October will bring to Tirana some of the most renowned international architects introducing the most advanced architectural, design and art projects which will be a major contribution to a series of projects the municipality has launched. The Architecture Weeks, a joint event organized by the Municipality of Tirana and a private architecture university will promote international knowledge exchange among professionals and enhance public interest in architecture, art and design, as disciplines deeply concerned with the contemporary city development.
“We are in an intensive urban planning and replanning of the development of our city,” said Basha mentioning the selection of UK’s Grimshaw Architects as the winning design project to extend the Tirana Boulevard and rehabilitate the Tirana River.
“We will look to identify the best values of European and world architecture so that these values do not just leave with the end of the Architecture Weeks but stay in our city and become part of bigger development plans,” added Basha.
Balkan cities have passed through radical social and economic changes, resulting in a diverse and often uncontrollable development. With great respect to their history, and also recognizing needs for future development, Tirana Architecture Weeks is aiming at providing a platform, where several local and international participants can disclose useful and vanguard know-how, while the Balkan’s experience can radiate a unique and inspiring food for thought, organizers say.