It is essential for human beings to engage in a meaningful dialogue with beauty, aesthetics, and the essence of life. From this perspective, architecture, alongside its theoretical and historical dimensions, should not be perceived as a distant relic or a static display locked within the confines of a museum, but must be understood as a …

This study explores the potential of adaptive reuse as a premier strategy for the reutilization of forgotten historic buildings, with a particular case study of the Bazaar Hammam    – a 15th-century Ottoman bathhouse landmark in Elbasan city, Albania. The Hammam  now stands in a situation of partial abandonment and partial use, reflective of the wider …

A conversation with architect Brunilda Basha “Heritage in Transformation: Adaptive Reuse & Contemporary Architecture” where poetry becomes another lens for reading the city and understanding human experience, revealing the poetics inherent in architectural space. Brunilda Basha shares her insights on adaptive reuse and the careful preservation of historic buildings, exploring how heritage can dialogue with …

Ark. Brunilda Basha “A house without books is like a body without a soul.” —Marcus Tullius Cicero Books are one of the most powerful tools for gaining spiritual wealth because they encompass some of the most eloquent expressions of everything within human capacity to know. The human awareness of such universal notions provides a metaphysical …

Ark. Brunilda Basha The reality in which we live, as a self-propelling force for unconscious actions, sweeps us away by activating all the necessary mechanisms to respond to it. It often astonishes us, hurts us, and provides us with impressions, emotions, and temporary or permanent feelings that leave visible traces. Humanity is an extraordinary phenomenon …

  Ar. Brunilda Basha   In today’s world, accessing nature and relaxing in green spaces is becoming increasingly difficult due to the demands of contemporary life. However, incorporating plants into indoor environments can be an excellent way to connect with nature and create a peaceful ambiance. From a religious perspective, Islam places great importance on …

 Ar. Brunilda Basha   Home is not a place, home is a feeling, a haven where your soul finds peace. It would be terrible to live in a house where you do not find peace of mind, body and eyes. Home is the place that gathers you around, brings you closer to your family, keeps …