Discover the program of the Tirana Metropolitan Seminar from June 1 to 5, 2026. An immersive 5-day urban seminar to understand, get inspired, and… get a head start on Tirana before everyone else! Explore a Mediterranean metropolis undergoing rapid transformation.
European, Balkan, and Mediterranean, Tirana-Durrës has been experiencing accelerated transformation for about fifteen years, combining ecological transition, architectural appeal, and strong real estate returns. A trajectory reminiscent of Barcelona in the 1990s, now attracting growing international interest.
On April 30, 2025, the newspaper Le Monde headlined: ”Tirana, the capital of Albania, a new playground for architects from around the world”, highlighting the spectacular emergence of one of the last European capitals to reinvent itself after decades of isolation, in the context of the European Union accession process.