Description
The first edition Bread & Heart Festival sets the stage for what might become a bi annual event, one that celebrates Albanian hospitality (ALBAN-ITY) and its steady development, honors the journeys, the cracks, and the courage behind architecture, and fosters critical reflection on the past and present to shape a better future for our cities and environment. More than just a celebration, this festival invites meaningful critique, self-reflection, and open dialogue.It is also a rare opportunity to connect, bridging the gap between foreign architects shaping Albania and the local audience. Through encounters and discussions, especially on the Open Day, we aim to create a more direct and active exchange of ideas.
Currently, more than 150 international architecture teams are contributing to projects across Albania, through both competitions and direct commissions. More and more architects are showing interest in working here, often collaborating with local teams. To acknowledge and expand this growing network, the festival organizers are inviting these international architects, each bringing along a guest of their choice, a new friend of and for Albania (hence, ‘bring some salt’).
Over 200+ architects from around the World are gathering in Tirana, Albania, to discuss urban and social development, with architecture at the forefront, addressing the reality of dreams.
Note: Over 200 leading architects from across the globe are gathering in Tirana, Albania, for a landmark summit on Urban and Social Development. Convened by the Prime Minister of Albania, Edu Rama, this celebrated event places architecture at the forefront of the discourse, challenging attendees to address the theme of "The Reality of Dreams."
The distinguished gathering features an unparalleled roster of architectural talent, including:
Steven Holl, Pritzker Prize Laureate.
Kengo Kuma, renowned Japanese architect.
Visionary leaders from the world's most influential architectural firms such as Pablo Bofill, UNStudio, BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), , and many more.
| Period | 5 Jun 2025 → 6 Jun 2025 |
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| Event title | Bread + Heart Festival for Architecture, Hospitality, Future Dialogues & Traditions |
| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Tirana, AlbaniaShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |