The HOPE 2026 – Housing, People & Environment symposium successfully took place at Al Mirani Fort, Muscat, as part of the Muscat Nights programme and under the patronage of Muscat Municipality.
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FABER 2025Day One Day 1 of FABER 2025 brought together a dynamic mix of architects, urban planners, tech innovators and policy-makers as we kicked off an inspiring journey towards more inclusive and resilient cities. From the opening plenary to thought-provoking panels, participants engaged in discussions spanning adaptive architecture, digital participation, nature-based solutions and the future…
The FABER Exhibition “(Dis)Connected” explores how infrastructures, planning, and governance decisions can both integrate and fragment urban life. It is presented in collaboration with the London School of Economics Middle East Centre, Abu Dhabi University, and POLIS University in Tirana, extending a global conversation on the social and spatial consequences of urban development. The Abu Dhabi exhibition is based on a two-year research…
Explore the photo gallery from the event This competition marks a new chapter for Muscat — one that embraces global creativity while remaining rooted in local heritage.
We are proud to welcome you to the official Exhibition of Finalist Proposals for the Muscat Municipality Design Competition 2025 – a landmark initiative dedicated to shaping a new civic building in the heart of Muscat. Hosted at the elegant Mandarin Oriental Muscat, this exhibition presents five distinct visions by leading international architecture studios, each shortlisted for their…
The Urban Regeneration course analyzes degraded urban areas and aims at their requalification through project interventions. Urban regeneration, in itself, addresses issues related to the evolutionary and transformational processes of urban settlements, which are processes influenced and / or dictated by economic, social, environmental and climatic factors. The course combines theoretical with practical treatment at…
On October 24, I had the privilege of assisting in the organization of the #CraftingCharacter exhibition by the esteemed architects Ondrej Chybik and Michal Kristof at the COD Albania - Center For Openness And Dialogue. This event marked a significant celebration of the intersection of architecture and creativity within our vibrant city of Tirana. The…
Walk21 Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal, where I joined an insightful panel chaired by Mr. Ángel Cardenas Sosa alongside esteemed colleagues: Ms. Luciana Mendes Lobo from Fortaleza, Ms. Deyanira Ávila from Bogotá, and Mr. Patxi Lamíquiz Daudén from Madrid. Together, we discussed the importance of community engagement in urban planning, particularly in fostering walkability.I also had…
REIMAGINING URBAN RESILIENCE: INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIAL INCLUSION IN TIRANA Welcome to “Reimagining Urban Resilience: Integrating Sustainability, Technology, and Social Inclusion in Tirana”, an exhibition that illuminates the future of urban living through the lens of young innovators and creative thinkers. This exhibition brings to life the relationship of sustainability, technology, and social inclusion…
HUMAN CENTRIC URBAN DESIGN Curatorial text by: Paolo Vimercati, Urban Architect Lead designer of the ‘Boulevardi i Ri’ Masterplan Public space is the connecting tissue of urban enterprise. It is within these spaces that cities breathe, grow, and evolve. In our exploration of urban regeneration, this idea has served as the foundation of our work, particularly…
I am proud to share my involvement in organizing Albania's first international private architectural competition, a groundbreaking initiative that sets a precedent for future projects in our country. This competition represents a significant collaboration between local authorities and the private sector, aiming to foster innovation and elevate architectural standards in Tirana. The selected winner of…
