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| ⚫ | '''Vera Bushati''' (1946) is an Albanian architect, engineer, historian and professor. In 2018, she was recognized for her contributions to the fields of architectural history and urban design in Albania with the Albanian Architecture Prize. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=A.U.A. Awards Four Exceptional Albanian Architects On Women's Day |url=https://worldarchitecture.org/architecture-news/cmpzv/a_u_a_awards_four_exceptional_albanian_architects_on_womenis_day.html |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=World Architecture Community |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Vera Bushati == |
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| ⚫ | Vera Bushati (1946) is an Albanian architect, engineer, historian and professor. In 2018, she was recognized for her contributions to the fields of architectural history and urban design in Albania with the Albanian Architecture Prize. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=A.U.A. Awards Four Exceptional Albanian Architects On Women's Day |url=https://worldarchitecture.org/architecture-news/cmpzv/a_u_a_awards_four_exceptional_albanian_architects_on_womenis_day.html |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=World Architecture Community |language=en}}</ref> |
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She is the Co-founder of ArchiGames, a card game aimed at inspiring the next generation of architects through education, play, and promoting heritage culture. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Hydrogen |url=https://archigames.co/ |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=archigames.co |language=en}}</ref> |
She is the Co-founder of ArchiGames, a card game aimed at inspiring the next generation of architects through education, play, and promoting heritage culture. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Hydrogen |url=https://archigames.co/ |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=archigames.co |language=en}}</ref> |
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She has published several books on Albanian architecture and lectured internationally on the history of Albanian architecture at various universities such as the [[University of Pristina|University of Prishtina]], [[Stockholm University]], [[University of Marburg]], and the [[TU Wien]]. She has also been involved in several architecture and design projects in Albania and abroad, in places such as [[Kosovo]], [[Lebanon]], and [[Congo Free State|Congo]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Albanian Architects: Vera Bushati |url=https://pikark.com/en/listing/arkitektet-shqiptare-vera-bushati/ |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=Pikark |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> |
She has published several books on Albanian architecture and lectured internationally on the history of Albanian architecture at various universities such as the [[University of Pristina|University of Prishtina]], [[Stockholm University]], [[University of Marburg]], and the [[TU Wien]]. She has also been involved in several architecture and design projects in Albania and abroad, in places such as [[Kosovo]], [[Lebanon]], and [[Congo Free State|Congo]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Albanian Architects: Vera Bushati |url=https://pikark.com/en/listing/arkitektet-shqiptare-vera-bushati/ |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=Pikark |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> |
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== Early life and education == |
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Bushati was inspired to study architecture while visiting the coast of [[Vlorë|Vlora]], Albania as a high school student, where she had the idea that it could become a tourist attraction.<ref name=":1" /> |
Bushati was inspired to study architecture while visiting the coast of [[Vlorë|Vlora]], Albania as a high school student, where she had the idea that it could become a tourist attraction.<ref name=":1" /> |
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Bushati studied at the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the [[University of Tirana]] in the field of architecture and construction, graduating in 1969. She completed her doctorate degree at the same university in 1982, focusing on the topic of "Architecture of Houses in Illyria". She specialized at the [[Sapienza University of Rome]] on the History of Architecture and Restoration.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vera Bushati, PhD, Ark |url=https://fshaik.umb.edu.al/upload/docs/Short-bio-departamenti-Vera-Bushati-eng.pdf}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2014-09-29 |title=Albania Unfinished |url=https://architectuul.com/digest/albania-unfinished |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=Architectuul}}</ref> |
Bushati studied at the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the [[University of Tirana]] in the field of architecture and construction, graduating in 1969. She completed her doctorate degree at the same university in 1982, focusing on the topic of "Architecture of Houses in Illyria". She specialized at the [[Sapienza University of Rome]] on the History of Architecture and Restoration.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vera Bushati, PhD, Ark |url=https://fshaik.umb.edu.al/upload/docs/Short-bio-departamenti-Vera-Bushati-eng.pdf}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2014-09-29 |title=Albania Unfinished |url=https://architectuul.com/digest/albania-unfinished |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=Architectuul}}</ref> |
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== Academic career == |
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Bushati began her professional career as an engineer in the construction company “Lushnje”, becoming promoted to chief engineer, a position she held until 1974. Afterwards, she moved onto an academic career at the [[University of Tirana]] from 1974 to 1992 as a lecturer, teaching Construction Technology and the History of Architecture and the City. She was the Former Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. She is currently a lecturer at Barleti University in the Department of Architecture at the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Creative Industries. |
Bushati began her professional career as an engineer in the construction company “Lushnje”, becoming promoted to chief engineer, a position she held until 1974. Afterwards, she moved onto an academic career at the [[University of Tirana]] from 1974 to 1992 as a lecturer, teaching Construction Technology and the History of Architecture and the City. She was the Former Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. She is currently a lecturer at Barleti University in the Department of Architecture at the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Creative Industries. |
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=== Published works === |
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Bushati has published several monographs and texts on Albanian architecture. |
Bushati has published several monographs and texts on Albanian architecture. |
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* Dictionary of the History of Architecture<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fjalori terminologjik per historine e arkitektures |url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55164214-fjalori-terminologjik-per-historine-e-arkitektures |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=Goodreads |language=en}}</ref> |
* Dictionary of the History of Architecture<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fjalori terminologjik per historine e arkitektures |url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55164214-fjalori-terminologjik-per-historine-e-arkitektures |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=Goodreads |language=en}}</ref> |
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=== Published research === |
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* Education IN/BY Architecture<ref>{{Cite web |title=Education IN/BY Architecture |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339335383_FORUM_AP_13_-_Education_INBY_Architecture?channel=doi&linkId=5e4bdb30458515072da728d0&showFulltext=true}}</ref> |
* Education IN/BY Architecture<ref>{{Cite web |title=Education IN/BY Architecture |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339335383_FORUM_AP_13_-_Education_INBY_Architecture?channel=doi&linkId=5e4bdb30458515072da728d0&showFulltext=true}}</ref> |
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* Dialog with Public Space<ref>{{Cite web |title=FORUM A+P #1 - Dialog me Hapësirën Publike |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339091625_FORUM_AP_1_-_Dialog_me_Hapesiren_Publike}}</ref> |
* Dialog with Public Space<ref>{{Cite web |title=FORUM A+P #1 - Dialog me Hapësirën Publike |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339091625_FORUM_AP_1_-_Dialog_me_Hapesiren_Publike}}</ref> |
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== ArchiGames == |
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Bushati co-founded ArchiGames with Xhoana Kristo with the vision that people can learn architecture by playing. ArchiGames was part of the third Uplift Accelerator, a startup accelerator program that serves the Western Balkans. |
Bushati co-founded ArchiGames with Xhoana Kristo with the vision that people can learn architecture by playing. ArchiGames was part of the third Uplift Accelerator, a startup accelerator program that serves the Western Balkans. |
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ArchiGames serves parents, kids, citizens and students by learning about architecture through fun and play. Their inspiration was to simulate the education of heritage in children from an early age, by integrating the values of architecture, culture and history of the city in the game.<ref>{{Citation |title=Në Studio Ejani - Xhoana Kristo: Mëso Arkitekturën duke luajtur! |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4WIS4r-TbI |access-date=2023-07-27 |language=en}}</ref> Their goal is to integrate ArchiGames into other well-known cities so that locals and tourists can learn more about the cities and countries they visit.<ref>{{Cite web |title=#UpliftAccelerator wants to introduce you the next two inspiring founders Xhoana Kristo and Vera Bushati, who will pitch at the DemoDay on January 17th... {{!}} By ArchiGames {{!}} Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/ArchiGamesTM/videos/upliftaccelerator-wants-to-introduce-you-the-next-two-inspiring-founders-xhoana-/353360052891951/ |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en}}</ref> |
ArchiGames serves parents, kids, citizens and students by learning about architecture through fun and play. Their inspiration was to simulate the education of heritage in children from an early age, by integrating the values of architecture, culture and history of the city in the game.<ref>{{Citation |title=Në Studio Ejani - Xhoana Kristo: Mëso Arkitekturën duke luajtur! |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4WIS4r-TbI |access-date=2023-07-27 |language=en}}</ref> Their goal is to integrate ArchiGames into other well-known cities so that locals and tourists can learn more about the cities and countries they visit.<ref>{{Cite web |title=#UpliftAccelerator wants to introduce you the next two inspiring founders Xhoana Kristo and Vera Bushati, who will pitch at the DemoDay on January 17th... {{!}} By ArchiGames {{!}} Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/ArchiGamesTM/videos/upliftaccelerator-wants-to-introduce-you-the-next-two-inspiring-founders-xhoana-/353360052891951/ |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Exhibitions == |
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* Albania Unfinished<ref name=":2" /> |
* Albania Unfinished<ref name=":2" /> |
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* Tirana Design Week 2015: Design Now<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tirana Design Week: Design Now |url=https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Besnik-Aliaj/publication/339447495_FORUM_AP_18_-_Design_Now/links/5e53ac1c92851c7f7f552465/FORUM-A-P-18-Design-Now.pdf}}</ref> |
* Tirana Design Week 2015: Design Now<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tirana Design Week: Design Now |url=https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Besnik-Aliaj/publication/339447495_FORUM_AP_18_-_Design_Now/links/5e53ac1c92851c7f7f552465/FORUM-A-P-18-Design-Now.pdf}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 16:22, 28 July 2023
Vera Bushati (1946) is an Albanian architect, engineer, historian and professor. In 2018, she was recognized for her contributions to the fields of architectural history and urban design in Albania with the Albanian Architecture Prize. [1]
She is the Co-founder of ArchiGames, a card game aimed at inspiring the next generation of architects through education, play, and promoting heritage culture. [2]
She has published several books on Albanian architecture and lectured internationally on the history of Albanian architecture at various universities such as the University of Prishtina, Stockholm University, University of Marburg, and the TU Wien. She has also been involved in several architecture and design projects in Albania and abroad, in places such as Kosovo, Lebanon, and Congo.[3][1]
Early life and education
Bushati was inspired to study architecture while visiting the coast of Vlora, Albania as a high school student, where she had the idea that it could become a tourist attraction.[3]
Bushati studied at the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the University of Tirana in the field of architecture and construction, graduating in 1969. She completed her doctorate degree at the same university in 1982, focusing on the topic of "Architecture of Houses in Illyria". She specialized at the Sapienza University of Rome on the History of Architecture and Restoration.[4][5]
Academic career
Bushati began her professional career as an engineer in the construction company “Lushnje”, becoming promoted to chief engineer, a position she held until 1974. Afterwards, she moved onto an academic career at the University of Tirana from 1974 to 1992 as a lecturer, teaching Construction Technology and the History of Architecture and the City. She was the Former Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. She is currently a lecturer at Barleti University in the Department of Architecture at the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Creative Industries.
Published works
Bushati has published several monographs and texts on Albanian architecture.
- Designing to live: Designers 1945-1990[6]
- Learn the History of Architecture and the City by Playing
- ArchiGames - Learn Architecture by Playing
- History of Albanian Architecture, Vol 1 [7]
- History of Albanian Architecture (1912-1944) [8]
- Villas of Tirana[9]
- Dictionary of the History of Architecture[10]
Published research
- Education IN/BY Architecture[11]
- Tirana and the Urban Imagination: From Genesis to the model metropolitan[12]
- Architecture as the Reading of the City[13]
- Design as a Creative Process[14]
- Dialog with Public Space[15]
ArchiGames
Bushati co-founded ArchiGames with Xhoana Kristo with the vision that people can learn architecture by playing. ArchiGames was part of the third Uplift Accelerator, a startup accelerator program that serves the Western Balkans.
ArchiGames serves parents, kids, citizens and students by learning about architecture through fun and play. Their inspiration was to simulate the education of heritage in children from an early age, by integrating the values of architecture, culture and history of the city in the game.[16] Their goal is to integrate ArchiGames into other well-known cities so that locals and tourists can learn more about the cities and countries they visit.[17]
Exhibitions
References
- ^ a b "A.U.A. Awards Four Exceptional Albanian Architects On Women's Day". World Architecture Community. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Hydrogen". archigames.co. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ a b "Albanian Architects: Vera Bushati". Pikark. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Vera Bushati, PhD, Ark" (PDF).
- ^ a b "Albania Unfinished". Architectuul. 2014-09-29. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "First Book on Albanian Female Designers launched". World Architecture Community. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Goodreads". Goodreads. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Goodreads". Goodreads. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Goodreads". Goodreads. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Fjalori terminologjik per historine e arkitektures". Goodreads. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Education IN/BY Architecture".
- ^ "Tirana dhe Imagjinata Urbane, Nga gjenezat tek modeli metropolitan".
- ^ "FORUM A+P #5 - Arkitektura si Lexim i Qytetit".
- ^ "FORUM A+P #2 - Dizajni si Proces Krijimi".
- ^ "FORUM A+P #1 - Dialog me Hapësirën Publike".
- ^ Në Studio Ejani - Xhoana Kristo: Mëso Arkitekturën duke luajtur!, retrieved 2023-07-27
- ^ "#UpliftAccelerator wants to introduce you the next two inspiring founders Xhoana Kristo and Vera Bushati, who will pitch at the DemoDay on January 17th... | By ArchiGames | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Tirana Design Week: Design Now" (PDF).