the albanian files: two decades of international architecture in a country in transition
edited by anneke abhelakh, the albanian files: freedom and architecture brings together 60 international practices working in albania.
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architecture in albania
architecture in albania surveys the contemporary condition of the country’s built environment, showcasing a range of innovative projects and the diverse materials and unconventional forms employed in their construction.
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OMA's mangalem 21 masterplan steps checkerboard of homes down slope in tirana, albania
the layout, introducing porosity to the grid, balances urban density with green, communal spaces.
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competitions 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 all competitions
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
