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Anneke Abhelakh Discusses "The Albanian Files"

Albania has seen extensive construction over the past twenty years, with international architects shaping its cities and landscape. "The Albanian Files" documents this transformation.

Edited by Anneke Abhelakh and published by Lars Müller Publishers, the book compiles two decades of work from sixty international architecture offices in Albania. Its format and content serve as a statement on the country's recent history.

The publication acts as an extended document, mapping the outcomes of these architectural processes. Many projects reflect power structures, commissioning patterns, and controversial positions.

The book's editor suggests that revealing these aspects signifies transparency and highlights issues that should not have remained hidden. Albania's aspirations for openness and global engagement, including tourism and EU membership prospects, necessitate this clarity.

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