Project by Klaudio ÇURMAKU & Kristi NAÇO Abstract This project consist in a proposal of reusing a abandoned coastal village in south of Albania by changing it functions turning them into tourist developments, preserving the individual character as far as possible.   Abstrakt Ky projekt konsiston në një propozim të ripërdorimit të një fshati bregdetar të braktisur [...]read moreUpper Qeparo revitalisation

Tadao Ando, a 53 year-old architect who lives and works in Osaka, Japan, was named the eighteenth Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. In making the announcement, Jay A. Pritzker, president of The Hyatt Foundation, which established the award in 1979, quoted from the jury's citation which describes Ando's architecture as "an assemblage of artistically [...]read moreHIGHLIGHT: TADAO ANDO

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy that seeks to find balance and harmony between elements. Incorporating feng shui goes beyond Western design tenets of comfort or aesthetic. Instead it places emphasis on physical and mental health, success, and healthy relationships, which is brought on through positive energy flow. Often referred to as the art [...]read moreFeng Shui in Interior Design

Stefano Boeri Architetti designs the first Vertical Forest in Albania, in continuity with the new Development Plan designed 3 years ago by the Milanese office, envisaging a significant containment of the usage of the land in the metropolitan area and a substantial increase in the green and wooded surfaces within and  around the city. Stefano Boeri Architetti projekton pyllin [...]read moreTirana Vertical Forest by Stefano Boeri Architetti

Venetian glass is thought to have been made for over 1,500 years, and production has been concentrated on the Venetian island of Murano since the 13th century. Today Murano is known for its art glass, but it has a long history of innovations in glassmaking in addition to its artistic fame—and was Europe's first major glassmaking center. Qelqi venecian mendohet të [...]read moreMurano në Archispace

AIRES MATEUS has almost 30 years of experience in architectural design, urban planning and rehabilitation of historically significant buildings. Headed by brothers Manuel and Francisco Aires Mateus, and composed of more than 30 professionals, the scale of work ranges from large masterplans to the decoration of small projects, including every scope in between. The studio [...]read moreHIGHLIGHT: AIRES MATEUS

Had the worst jury ever? Failed your exams? Worry not! Before you fall on your bed and cry yourself to sleep, take a look at this list of nine celebrated architects, all of whom share a common trait. You might think that a shiny architecture degree is a requirement to be a successful architect; why [...]read moreVery famous architects who made architecture without possessing a Degree

One of the most enigmatic and underappreciated architects of the 20th century, Carlo Scarpa (June 2, 1906 – November 28, 1978), born in Venice, is best known for his instinctive approach to materials, combining time-honored crafts with modern manufacturing processes. It was not until after World War II that Scarpa began to be recognized internationally [...]read moreHIGHLIGHT: CARLO SCARPA

1. Artisanal fixtures Like customized pieces many interior designers have noticed a shift in lighting and that more clients are partial to fixtures from local artist and small businesses alike to create unique environments. Artisan fixtures with a hand-crafted feel will better personalize your home, and like natural elements, they’ll help shift the eye’s focus [...]read more5 interior design trends of the year