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Saimir Kristo, Prof. Asoc. P.hD. is an architect and urban designer, currently founder of the Architecture Fund in Albania and also Deputy Dean and Lecturer at the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Creative Industries at BARLETI University. He is the founder of IXI Architecture and Planning and award winning architecture practice in Albania. His cultural contribution extends as founder of Architecture Fund in Albania; the initiator of activities of the first Tirana Architecture Triennale and Open House Tirana. He is an APLS 13 Alumnus invited by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and IVLP Alumnus invited by the US State Department representing civil society in Albania. As an active member of civil society, he is engaging communities to develop a common educational platform in the field of architecture and urban planning. He holds a Ph.D. in Architecture and Urban Planning Focused on city morphology and urban catalysis and their role in the transformation of public spaces, a research result of his experience as a project leader in Urban Regulatory Plans in Albania. His scientific activity extends with monographs and publications but also as a jury member in international competitions. He serves as the Independent Nominator for the “EU Mies van der Rohe Award” appointed by the Fundacio Mies van der Rohe for Albania. Since its establishment, it has been a board member of "Fundjavë Ndryshe" philanthropic foundation.

architektúra a urbanizmus

I have keen interest in core architecture involving judicious use of materials, good sense of design and sensitivity towards the user.

As an architectural engineer and a teaching assistant at Sana'a University, I focus on the quality ,Precision,validity,correction, and homogeneity with the surroundings of the designs .Also, I highly focus on the congruence and the ratio of the design's elements

my architectural focus prioritizes public interest design, particularly in the South African context, where the needs of underprivileged communities are paramount. Through engaging with local residents and employing participatory design processes, I aim to create spaces that are not only accessible and sustainable but also deeply rooted in the community's cultural context. My approach fosters social inclusion by ensuring that every design decision promotes safety, welcomes diversity, and celebrates the richness of local heritage. By empowering communities and fostering a sense of ownership, my work aims to contribute to a more equitable and inclusive built environment in South Africa, where everyone can thrive and feel a sense of belonging.

Landscape architecture Urban planning

Urbanism, large scale complex projects, clever technical details, resilience, ethical design

I believe in a living, dynamic, sustainable, disruptive architecture, but above all, habitable and appropriate to its environment.I think, as Daniel Ramée — a french architect— wrote, that the basis of architecture is science, and art is its culminating point.

Education, Healthcare, Hospitality and Industrial