UDV was part of the book Albanian Architecture and Design by Florian Nepravishta, represented with some of our recently work, Borshi Complex, Student House UBT, etc.
We are very happy and very proud to be selected as one of the albanian studio that represent the modern local architecture.
The impact of radical transformations in cities that have reshaped – at times drastically – the spatial, social, and economic landscape of urban centres across the globe is readily apparent. Like many other countries, Albania’s narrative of ‘urban transformations’ epitomises the hope that architecture must provide rich opportunities for contributing to local and global sustainable development. Albania’s architectural landscape has witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent decades as the country strikes a delicate equilibrium between protecting its rich historical legacy and embracing the daring ideals of modernity.
The book is a monographic study that aims to contribute to reflecting Albanian architecture in different territorial contexts, highlighting and describing some of the most essential contemporary projects designed by local architects. It presents the trends and influences of the Albanian architecture school, exploring the fusion of architectural aesthetics, cultural narratives, and modern considerations that shape the built environment. Albania is an undeniably worthy European country that sees the 21st century with bold and proud projects where modern architecture already represents a continuous trajectory of sustainability and cultural integration, creating a distinct architectural identity on the global stage. Embracing initiatives to modernise the built environment through the creation of contemporary architecture in Albania, the book aims to discover whether these extraordinary buildings that Albanian architects are designing today are leading us towards a more equal, efficient, and civic life, encouraging and promoting diversification in an effort to compete and develop our future.
