Dea Buza + Apparat Collective

Meet Dea, an architect with over a decade of experience in both local and international realms, specializing in the intersection of architecture, information technology, and curatorial projects. Having graduated from Polis University in Tirana, Dea has since held roles as an assistant lecturer, a lecturer at the Polytechnic University of Tirana, and currently serves as a full-time lecturer at the Department of Landscape Architecture at the Agricultural University of Tirana. As a dedicated scholar, she is pursuing her PhD candidacy at both the Agricultural University of Tirana and the Technical University of Vienna in the topic:”‘FOOD METROPOLIS’, a new way to approach landscape”. Alongside her academic endeavors, Dea is a co-founder of Apparat Studio, channeling her passion for architecture into innovative projects. She is active in major architectural and art events, such as co-curator for the Kosovo Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2018, part of curatorial team at the Milano Triennale 2016, part of the curatorial and organization team for the Tirana Architecture Weeks 2016 and Tirana Design Week 2015, Art in public space 2022 as an architect for‘Terminal for Tirana’ etc. Dea is going to be the team leader of this project.
Apparat Collective:
Apparat emerges as a fresh beacon in the realm of Architecture and Design, born from the collaborative vision of two sisters. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant and evolving styles of Tirana and Pristina, our studio is dedicated to cultivating innovative ideas and methodologies that catalyze positive transformations.
In the bustling landscapes of Tirana and Prishtina, Apparat confronts everyday challenges head-on, leveraging cutting-edge technology, unconventional architectural approaches, and pioneering materials to craft exceptional and meticulously crafted designs. While our core expertise lies in architecture and visual design, we defy conventions and embrace the opportunity to explore diverse creative avenues.