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PROGRAM

Calendar of Activities

 Prime Minister’s Courtyard, Tirana

20:00
Welcoming Ceremony
An evening of Albanian hospitality with an open buffet, music & cinematic screenings.
*Invitation Only

 The Book Building, Scanderbeg Square, Tirana

A unique opportunity to connect international architects shaping Albania with the local community, fostering meaningful encounters and exchanges during the Open Day.

*Open to the Public (With Tickets)

08:00 – 08:30
Festival Opening
The doors open and the city steps in. A soft start to a day of stories, ideas, and shared presence.
08:30 – 09:30
Garden Mock-up Exhibition
Opening Session
“Changing a Culture: Towards a Grounded Practice”
09:35 – 09:45
Main Moderator Speech
09:45 - 09:55
Welcoming Remarks, Prime Minister Edi Rama
09:55 – 10:10
Encounters (Key Speakers)
10:10 – 10:40
Short Input (Pecha Kucha):
What’s next for Albania and Tirana in terms of architecture and spatial development, and how to work towards a more grounded design practice in Albania?
10:40 – 10:45
Vox Pop
Spontaneous interviews across different venues and public spaces.
10:45- 10:55
Pepper Interview
10:55 – 11:00
Live Cello Performance
A live interpretation on the theme of reflection, performed by a cellist through an original composition.
Session 2
“First Impressions: Working in/with Albania
11:00 – 11:10
Main Moderator Speech
11:10 – 11:25
Encounters (Key Speakers)
11:25 – 11:55
Short Input (Pecha Kucha):
Hear reflections from foreign and local architects on designing in Albania, what challenged & surprised them, and how it reshaped their thinking.
11:55 – 12:00
Vox Pop
Spontaneous interviews across different venues and public spaces.
12:00 – 12:30
Panel Session
A discussion for diverse perspectives, extending the stories shared on stage into a wider, thoughtful exchange.
12:30 – 12:40
Live Dancing Performance
A contemporary dance reinterpretation inspired by the sounds and movements of a construction site and its workers.
12:40 – 14:30
Lunch Break
Session 3
“Second Guesses: Lessons Learned”
14:40 – 14:55
Encounters (Key Speakers)
14:55 – 15:25
Short Input (Pecha Kucha):
Personal stories of failures, near-misses, and misunderstood intentions, shared with honesty, humor, and reflection.
15:25 – 15:35
Pepper Interview
15:35 – 15:40
Vox Pop
Spontaneous interviews across different venues and public spaces.
15:40 – 16:10
Panel Session
A discussion for diverse perspectives, extending the stories shared on stage into a wider, thoughtful exchange.
16:10 – 16:15
Live Performance
Session 4
“Future Wishes: Looking Ahead”
16:25 – 16:35
Pepper Interview
16:35 – 16:50
Encounters (Key Speakers)
16:50 – 16:55
Vox Pop
Spontaneous interviews across different venues and public spaces.
16:55 – 17:25
Panel Session
A discussion for diverse perspectives, extending the stories shared on stage into a wider, thoughtful exchange.
17:25 – 17:35
Live Piano Performance
A unique musical interpretation of the theme of encounter, blending piano with the traditional voices of Iso-Polyphony.
Closing Session
A final pause to reflect and close the day.
17:35 – 17:45
Closing Remarks
17:45 – 18:00
Prime Minister Edi Rama
18:00 – 18:15
Quick Aperitivo
18:15 – 19:00
Presentation of “Elements” by Davide Rapp
A 32-minute cinematic collage that reimagines architecture through over 500 film clips, revealing how everyday building elements shape our experience of space.
*In the Main Indoor Venue, Open for all
19:10 – 23:55
Free Program
Networking & DJ Music in the Outdoor Exhibition
20:30 – 23:55
Private Dinner, Vila No.30
A celebration of ALBAN–ITY through local food and meaningful exchange.
*Invitation Only

 Fish City, Elbasan

A quieter, more focused day dedicated to collaborative thinking, nature, and a final celebration of ALBAN–ITY.

*Invitation Only

08:30 – 10:00
Arrival & Breakfast
Arrive in nature and ease into the day with coffee and a light Albanian breakfast.
10:00 – 11:00
Tour through Rozafa Castle
A guided walk through the natural surroundings and local heritage.
11:00 – 13:30
Workshop 1
Join brainstorming sessions to dive into curated topics and begin shaping collective manifestos.
13:30 – 16:00
Lunch Break
Enjoy an open-air lunch featuring fresh, local dishes in the relaxed surroundings of Fish City.
16:00 – 18:00
Workshop 2
Finalize ideas, refine your group's vision, and prepare for presentation.
18:00 – 20:00
Presentations & Panel
Groups present their manifestos, followed by a moderated panel with festival voices and a final keynote.
20:00
Albanian Hospitality at Its Finest
Celebrate with shared dishes, drinks, and a live music performance gathering by the pool.

 Vila No. Red, Tirana

12:30
Survivors' Lunch
A parting table of food and reflection.
*Invitation Only
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WHERE IT ALL HAPPENS

Check out the map to explore the festival layout. Navigate your way through talks, exhibitions, and spontaneous encounters; everything you need is just a floor or a few steps away.

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Side Events

Bootcamp

Open Lecture

Screening

Book Launching

Music

Tickets reserve

music fests

fast support

Secure Payments

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OUR PEOPLE

Architects

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Alejandro Alavena

Architect and Executive Director of ELEMENTAL

Anupama Kundoo

Architect and
Professor

Benedetta Tagliabue

Architect and Director of Miralles Tagliabue EMBT

Carme Pigem

Architect and Co-founder of RCR Arquitectes

Christian Kerez

Swiss Architect and Architectural Photographer

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Eduardo Souto de Moura

Architect and Pritzker Prize Laureate

Freek Persyn

Architect and Co-founder
of 51N4E

Kengo Kuma

Architect and Founder of Kengo Kuma & Associates

Lina Ghotmeh

Architect and Founder of Lina Ghotmeh Architecture

Shigeru Ban

Architect and Humanitarian Innovator

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Be part of the Open Day in Tirana. Talks, exhibitions, and public dialogue in the heart of the city.
Reserve your spot and take part in Albania’s first architecture & hospitality festival.

Full Journey 360 €
Pass

5 June – Tirana, PM Courtyard
✅ Welcoming Dinner Ceremony
a warm start under the summer sky

6 June – Tirana, Book Building
✅ Full access to the Conference Venue (Ground floor)
✅ Outdoor installations & gathering spaces
✅ Terrace lunch & rooftop views (4th Floor)
✅ Model Exhibitions (2nd & 3rd Floor)
✅ Historic Tirana Clock Tower access
✅ Dinner at Vila No. 30

7 June – Elbasan, Fish City
✅ Workshops & Presentations: Brainstorming & reflecting with invited architects and guests
✅ Albanian hospitality at its finest – from shared dishes to a poolside celebration

8 June – Tirana
✅ Survivor's Lunch – a parting table of food and reflection at Vila Number RED

PRE-BOOK YOUR TICKET
Festival Circle 240 €
Pass

5 June – Tirana, PM Courtyard
✅ Welcoming Dinner Ceremony
a warm start under the summer sky

6 June – Tirana, Book Building
✅ Full access to the Conference Venue (Ground floor)
✅ Outdoor installations & gathering spaces
✅ Terrace lunch & rooftop views (4th Floor)
✅ Model Exhibitions (2nd & 3rd Floor)
✅ Historic Tirana Clock Tower access
❌ Dinner at Vila No. 30

7 June – Elbasan, Fish City
✅ Workshops & Presentations
✅ Albanian hospitality at its finest

8 June – Tirana
✅ Survivor's Lunch – at Vila Number RED

PRE-BOOK YOUR TICKET
Full Program 200 €
Pass

6 June – Tirana, Book Building
✅ Full access to the Conference Venue (Ground floor/Mezzanine +1)
✅ Outdoor installations & gathering spaces
❌ Terrace lunch & rooftop views (4th Floor)
✅ Model Exhibitions (2nd & 3rd Floor)
✅ Historic Tirana Clock Tower access
❌ Dinner at Vila No. 30

7 June – Elbasan, Fish City
✅ Workshops & Presentations
✅ Albanian hospitality at its finest

PRE-BOOK YOUR TICKET
Core Program 160 €
Pass

6 June – Tirana, Book Building
✅ Full access to the Conference Venue (Ground floor/Mezzanine +1)
✅ Outdoor installations & gathering spaces
❌ Terrace lunch & rooftop views (4th Floor)
✅ Model Exhibitions (2nd & 3rd Floor)
✅ Historic Tirana Clock Tower access
❌ Dinner at Vila No. 30

PRE-BOOK YOUR TICKET
Networking Pass 50 €
Pass

6 June – Tirana, Book Building
❌ Full access to the Conference Venue (Ground floor/+1)
✅ Outdoor installations & gathering spaces
❌ Terrace lunch & rooftop views (4th Floor)
✅ Model Exhibitions (2nd & 3rd Floor)
✅ Historic Tirana Clock Tower access

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