Delving into the architecture of the Jordan Misja Artistic Lyceum Introduction This research aims to lay the foundations for a deeper understanding of one of the most important institutions of artistic education in Albania, the “Jordan Misja” Artistic Lyceum, by chronologically following the architectural life cycle of the building, from...
Reflections on the process of creativity. A particular issue we have always been interested in, in a design process, is where does the architect/artist or any person engaged in a creative field, get the inspiration from or the source of its creative work. Do we continually have to invent...
Digital documentation, architecture, community and open source knowledge. While there were a number of catalysts behind Preserving Tirana, the existing urban situation in the city of Tirana itself was undoubtedly the chief one among them. The lived complexity of the city of Tirana as we know her today belies her...
The treehouse concept Contemplation about the treehouse concept often evokes emotional and poetic sentiments. Traditionally associated with recreational or safety purposes, treehouses were typically situated in serene and lush forest landscapes. However, it is intriguing to think and explore an abstract imaginative scenario of implementing the treehouse as a concept...
In Albania, there are few instances where events and conferences successfully bring together participants from diverse backgrounds and locations while maintaining consistent levels of content quality and continuity over the years. OSCAL stands out as one such example. Organized for eight consecutive years in Tirana by a group of passionate...