EVOKED- ARCHITECTURAL DIPTYCHS (original) (raw)

Curatorial team: A. Greca, A. Koçollari, A. B. Menghini, D. Pastore, F. Pashako, G. Resta Photographer: Albes Fusha Albanian architects: A. Baboci, A. Bicoku, studio B&L, T. Dano, E. Fagu, E. Godo, A. Golemi, A. Koçollari, A. Lufi, K. Merxhani, M. Mitrojorgji, A. Raca, D. Tytymce, P. Vaso, M. Velo, A. Vokshi Italian architects: Studio ma0, L. Galofaro, C. Baglivo, Studio BOMA, Ch. Gambardella, C. Moccia, B. Servino, D. Vargas, Studio 2A+P/A, F. A. Fusco, L. Netti, Studio Spacelab, M. Beccu, L. Ruali, M. Ghidoni, Studio OfCA. EVOKED is an exhibition, which brings a different vision on the informal housing phenomenon 'overrun' uncontrollably in Albania since 1991. The unfinished construction and the unusual way of using the 'facilities under construction' has produced a characteristic image that has changed the landscape, especially on the coast. Seems like it is time to turn attention to these structures, which nowadays occupy a substantial part of the built landscape. It is necessary to reflect on their function and the relationship that these buildings can reestablish with the landscape. Starting off with sixteen photos of Albes Fusha and the points of view of thirty-two Albanian and Italian architects, reflected on the framed paintings, we want to encourage an open discussion on the topic of landscape constructed informally and occupied meanwhile it is still 'under construction', aiming to discover the potential of these structures. Moreover, by exploring the degradation and the damage degree of the landscape, we aim giving to the landscape a new environmental and legal dignity.