The third episode of the Building Architecture Culture Public Programme, titled On Freedom, brings together anthropologist and curator Nebi Bardhoshi, architect and educator Elisabetta Terragni and political theorist and historian Lea Ypi to discuss the transition of Albania from a totalitarian regime to a liberal democracy, focusing on the concept of freedom and its impact on the built environment. What kind of freedom is truly needed? One that liberates the individual or one that sustains the collective?

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Building Architecture Culture Talks accompanies Albania’s participation in the Biennale Architettura 2025 curated by Anneke Abhelakh. This series is developed around a number of conversations hosted within the Albanian pavilion throughout May - November 2025 where a group of interdisciplinary guests will convene to discuss and explore Albania’s evolving architectural identity. 

Building Architecture Culture is a project commissioned by Blendi Gonxhja, Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation, and curated by Anneke Abhelakh. This audio series is produced by KoozArch.