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The 'Himahala', a collaboration between and , brought to life by the incredible and .gottweiss captures our multi-layered experience of Sarajevo. This piece was showcased at .manifesto as a part of '(UN)CONTEXT: dissecting the layers exhibition' during with generous support from .community ⛰️

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Back to Nature Living in the Future - Shinkenchiku Residential design competition | Honorable mention
Year: 2019

Thank you BIG SEE Македонија - каде животот е креативност. !

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The future of terraces/balconies as in-between spaces / 30 September -08 October
Directed by PUZZLE (Adelina Fejza, Sanja Avramoska, Irena Damjanoska, Brankica Dogazanska, Valbona Fejza)

Terraces/balconies are the spaces in-between the private/closed area and public/open area. They are visually open to the public, but yet, they are private spaces. This character of in-between space has ensured the terrace/balcony, like space, to be individually interpreted. For a property developers it is the minimal required area, for architects it is the opportunity to make an interesting facade, for residents it is the opportunity to enclose and get an extra room or space, for some it is the utility, auxiliary, or even garbage space, for some is the leisure space, summer kitchen area, garden area, smoking area, favorite area, showoff area, suntanning, reading, or planting space. The way this space is perceived and used depends on a vast of factors, such as climate factors of the place, the orientation of the terrace, the view from the terrace, the size and organization of the flat, the number of residents, the character and common sense of the residents, and for sure the regulatory laws of the country (the minimal and maximal parameters for a terrace/balcony, the approval of individual changes within the terrace that change the image of the building, etc).

However, the real purpose of this space was learned by everybody during the 2020 lockdown. It was the space that helped the well-being of a lot of the apartment building residents. The space of fresh air, nature, plants, concerts, socialization...the space we all need to be at more frequently.

Following this, we question if the pandemic will affect how terraces/balconies are used, designed, perceived? Will this space evolve to the most important area to maintain health and well-being for direct contact with nature and outdoor space? How this space will affect the design of the rest of the residential space? How this space will affect the public space? To get answers, we need to look back to the history and current situation of these spaces in Tirana. We need to listen the users, their feelings, experiences and requirements. In the end, there is a possibility that some people wouldn't need these spaces …We are looking forward to this workshop that might give us some guidelines for the future of terraces/balconies.

The aim of the workshop, taking in consideration the fact that Albania is prone to many natural hazards, is
that of collecting appropriate data in a qualitative and/or semi quantitative way through several
questionnaires and forms which can then be used to characterize the risk, which on the other hand can
be handful for several decision making purposes form authorities and specialist, or even communities in a
local territorial scale. The workshop will focus in one of the major cities of Albania, Durrës which recently
was affected by a strong earthquake.
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This and more are to be presented this year at TDW2021!
Pleased to inform the topic of this year for “TDW, Tirana Design Weeks, 2021” organized by member of :
“Health & Wellbeing in the Post-Pandemic City”
Please visit “TDW 2021 / Tirana Design Week” website: https://tiranadesignweek.com/
Mark your calendars and join TDW during:
27 September – 10 October 2021

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Future Architecture 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭: 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀
🏆 Here they are, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿'𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀: 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲.
We are pleased to announce that we have counted all the votes and are now presenting you 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟱 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 that will be invited to the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 and work within the 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 in 2021.
🥇With this Call for ideas: Landscapes of care the platform set out to explore the dynamics of solidarity and collective self-organisation, the networks of trust working at the neighbourhood scale, and transitional common spaces and activities. This edition aimed to trigger dialogues around the challenges of a society facing up to the myths of endless growth, the glorification of borders and national identity.
💡This year we have received 𝟰𝟱𝟳 ideas from 63 countries, and have recorded 𝟵𝟭𝟴 individual and group applicants, with projects tackling the fields of environment, sociology, construction, infrastructure, economy, urban planning, heritage, and others.
👉 More: http://bit.ly/FA-Landscape
📷 2021 Call for Ideas: Landscapes of Care, Architherapy, Erika Henriksson, Trondheim (N)

Interior design / realised
Location: Skopje, North Macedonia
Year: 2020

https://www.puzzlearchitecture.com/apartment-mg

Interior design / realised
Location: Skopje, North Macedonia
Year: 2020

https://www.puzzlearchitecture.com/apartment-d

International competition-Honorable mention
Year: 2019

https://www.puzzlearchitecture.com/back-to-nature

International competition-among 10 finalists
Location: Zagreb, Croatia
Year: 2019

https://www.puzzlearchitecture.com/ascension-tower

International competition-finalist mention
Location: Laveno Mombello, Italy
Year: 2019

https://www.puzzlearchitecture.com/kids-factory

International competition
Location: Rukomo, Rwanda
Year: 2019

https://www.puzzlearchitecture.com/rwanda-chapel-the-cathedral-of-light

National competition-3rd award
Location: Kicevo, North Macedonia
Year: 2019

https://www.puzzlearchitecture.com/sports-centre-vllazerimi

International competition
Location: Bologna, Italy
Year: 2018

https://www.puzzlearchitecture.com/seduction-pavillion

International competition-1st award
Year: 2018

https://www.puzzlearchitecture.com/education-everywhere

International competition-2nd award
Year: 2018

https://www.puzzlearchitecture.com/the-touch

National competition-1st award
Location: Cement factory USJE, Skopje
Year: 2018

https://www.puzzlearchitecture.com/industry-in-a-city-dynamic-facade

International competition
Location: Roccascalegna, Italy
Year: 2017

https://www.puzzlearchitecture.com/observatory-houses

International competition-Honorable mention
Year: 2017

https://www.puzzlearchitecture.com/state-of-balance

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