Bread and Heart Festival

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Bread and Heart Festival A festival of hospitality, architecture & dialogue on the future.
🗓June 5-7th 2025
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A Vision Is Not a BulldozerThe recent debate surrounding The Albanian Files, The Albanian Calls and the Bread & Heart Fe...
02/08/2026

A Vision Is Not a Bulldozer
The recent debate surrounding The Albanian Files, The Albanian Calls and the Bread & Heart Festival raises questions that extend far beyond a book, a documentary or a festival.

It raises a larger question: What is architecture?
Is it merely an instrument of power; or is it society’s way of thinking before acting?

These ten pages are a synopsis of a broader reflection by the organisers of the Bread & Heart Festival, a contribution to that conversation. Not a point-by-point rebuttal, but a reflection on architecture, public debate, international collaboration, political leadership, transparency, and the responsibility of imagining before building. Because a drawing is not a building; a sketch is not a permit; and a vision is certainly not a bulldozer.

We welcome disagreement. We simply believe that disagreement deserves distinctions.

ArchitectureDebate TheAlbanianFiles ArchitectureCulture Design Planning

An inspiring morning at the Bread and Heart Festival with Kengo Kuma Hearing him present the transformation of the Keng...
05/06/2026

An inspiring morning at the Bread and Heart Festival with Kengo Kuma

Hearing him present the transformation of the Kengo Kuma Art Park in Petrelë, Tirana from a military site into a new art and culture destination in the heart of nature.
The presentation offered a compelling perspective on how architecture can reimagine existing places while remaining deeply connected to their context.

The conversatipn set zhe tone for the day as we moved into a collaborative workshop to co-curate the urban scheme for the Farka and Sauk region. Drawing inspiration from the project’s sensitive integration into the landscape, we engaged in a shared dialogue on shaping an ecological vision that prioritizes the natural environment and the quality of collective living

The Festival is organized by the Territorial Development Agency (AZHT) .gov.al, the National Territorial Planning Agency (AKPT) , and the NEWROPE Chair of Architecture and Urban Transformation at ETH Zürich .world

What a whirlwind this day has been at Bread&Heart! We just wrapped up an incredible series of panels, round tables, and ...
04/06/2026

What a whirlwind this day has been at Bread&Heart!

We just wrapped up an incredible series of panels, round tables, and presentations.

We brought together some of the brightest minds to share their unique practices, diving deep into their latest projects and the materials shaping their work.
It was incredible to discuss the present and future of the territory—looking at design through both a local context and on a much larger scale.

The Festival is organized by the Territorial Development Agency (AZHT) .gov.al, the National Territorial Planning Agency (AKPT) , and the NEWROPE Chair of Architecture and Urban Transformation at ETH Zürich .world

The second edition of the Bread & Heart Festival has officially taken over the Book Building, and the vibe in the heart ...
04/06/2026

The second edition of the Bread & Heart Festival has officially taken over the Book Building, and the vibe in the heart of Tirana is unmatched. A vibrant community gathering, the festival has transformed Tirana into an epicenter of architecture and design, blending world-class architectural discourse with the deep-rooted warmth of Albanian hospitality.

The Festival is organized by the Territorial Development Agency (AZHT) .gov.al, the National Territorial Planning Agency (AKPT) , and the NEWROPE Chair of Architecture and Urban Transformation at ETH Zürich .world

03/06/2026

Moving Landscape, an all-day programme with films dedicated to architecture.

Immensity Vol III: The Architecture of the Earth (2025) 
Director: Hamid Shams The final chapter in director Hamid Shams’ exploration of Ensamble Studio’s journey.
This conclusion showcases works like Can Terra in Menorca, Spain, as spaces forged by the convergence of human action and nature across time. The film highlights the deep, personal connection between the project and architect Antón García-Abril . (88 min)

📍 Glass House
🗓️ All Day

🎟️Tickets available at breadandheartfestival.al (link in bio)
The Festival is organized by the Territorial Development Agency (AZHT) .gov.al, the National Territorial Planning Agency (AKPT) , and the NEWROPE Chair of Architecture and Urban Transformation at ETH Zürich .world

03/06/2026

Moving Landscape, an all-day programme with films dedicated to architecture.

The Albanian Calls (2025) By Anneke Abhelakh & Konstanty Konopinski 
A documentary film and video essay examining the rapid architectural and urban transformation of Albania following the collapse of the communist regime in the early 1990s. A critical look at a nation in transition. (80 min)

📍 Glass House
🗓️ All Day

🎟️Tickets available at breadandheartfestival.al (link in bio)

The Festival is organized by the Territorial Development Agency (AZHT) .gov.al, the National Territorial Planning Agency (AKPT) , and the NEWROPE Chair of Architecture and Urban Transformation at ETH Zürich .world

03/06/2026

Moving Landscape, an all-day programme with films dedicated to architecture.

Miralles (2024) Director: María Mauti A poetic tribute to the visionary Spanish architect Enric Miralles. This feature-length documentary traces Miralles’ life, ideas, and extraordinary body of work through a lyrical cinematic journey across his most iconic spaces and landscapes. (90 min)

📍 Glass House
🗓️ All Day

🎟️Tickets available at breadandheartfestival.al (link in bio)

The Festival is organized by the Territorial Development Agency (AZHT) .gov.al, the National Territorial Planning Agency (AKPT) , and the NEWROPE Chair of Architecture and Urban Transformation at ETH Zürich .world

Book Presentation at Bread&Heart FestivalBuildings for People and Plants presents ten recent projects by WORKac .ac , th...
03/06/2026

Book Presentation at Bread&Heart Festival

Buildings for People and Plants presents ten recent projects by WORKac .ac , the New York-based studio led by Amale Andraos and Dan Wood. The book explores the relationship between architecture, environment, and social sustainability through projects such as the North Boulder Library, RISD Student Success Center, and Miami Museum Garage. It shows how WORKac’s buildings respond to cultural and environmental contexts while supporting both human and plant life. With essays, interviews, project documentation, and photography, the book extends the studio’s ongoing inquiry into public architecture, community, and ecological imagination.

📍 Courtyard, Lithosphere
🗓️ 4 June | 16:10

🎟️Tickets available at breadandheartfestival.al (link in bio)
The Festival is organized by the Territorial Development Agency (AZHT) .gov.al, the National Territorial Planning Agency (AKPT) , and the NEWROPE Chair of Architecture and Urban Transformation at ETH Zürich .world

Book Presentation Monsters & Mutants presents Winka Dubbeldam and Archi-Tectonics’ research-based approach to the rela...
03/06/2026

Book Presentation

Monsters & Mutants presents Winka Dubbeldam and Archi-Tectonics’ research-based approach to the relationship between architecture, landscape, and ecological systems. The book combines built work, drawings, and speculative studies to question the boundary between the constructed environment and the living world. It frames architecture as part of a wider nature continuum, rather than as an isolated object or discipline. With contributions by figures such as Thom Mayne, Carlo Ratti, Mette Ramsgaard Thomsen, and Justin Korhammer, the publication speaks to debates on ecological design, innovation, and future forms of living architecture.

📍 Courtyard, Lithosphere
🗓️ 4 June | 16:10

🎟️Tickets available at breadandheartfestival.al (link in bio)
The Festival is organized by the Territorial Development Agency (AZHT) .gov.al, the National Territorial Planning Agency (AKPT) , and the NEWROPE Chair of Architecture and Urban Transformation at ETH Zürich .world

The Albanian Files will officially launch at the opening ceremony of Bread&Heart, followed by a presentation on June 4 a...
03/06/2026

The Albanian Files will officially launch at the opening ceremony of Bread&Heart, followed by a presentation on June 4 at The Book Building.

Edited by Anneke Abhelakh , designed by Sonja Haller, Pascal Brun and published by Lars Muller The Albanian Files offers a broad overview of Albania’s architectural transformation over the last two decades. Edited by Anneke Abhelakh, the book brings together contributions from around 60 international offices that have participated in Albania’s built and proposed architectural projects since the early 2000s. It positions Albania as an active field of architectural ambition, experimentation, and international exchange. The book is intended for professionals, students, and a wider audience interested in the country’s evolving architectural culture.

June 3, 19:00: Vila no Red (Bread&Heart Opening Ceremony & Book Launch)
June 4, 11:50: The Book Building (Courtyard / Lithosphere Presentation)

🎟️Tickets available at breadandheartfestival.al (link in bio)

The Festival is organized by the Territorial Development Agency (AZHT) .gov.al, the National Territorial Planning Agency (AKPT) , and the NEWROPE Chair of Architecture and Urban Transformation at ETH Zürich .world

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