EUROTRIP 2026: From Paris to Rotterdam, Architecture Students Explore Urban Icons and Contemporary Innovation

02/03/2026

Final-year Bachelor students in Architecture and Design, under the guidance of Prof. Ajhan Bajmaku and Prof. Bashkim Shala, are undertaking a European study tour designed as a platform that integrates academic experience with the cultural and social dimensions of professional formation.

The journey began in Ljubljana with a visit to Cukrarna, where students had the opportunity to attend an exhibition by internationally renowned artists Marina Abramović and Ulay. During the visit, the group was welcomed by the institution’s director and curator, Ms. Alenka Gregorič, creating a valuable space for professional dialogue and the exchange of perspectives on contemporary art and its intersection with architecture.

The itinerary continued in Venice, where students closely analyzed the relationship between historic architecture, urban context, and the treatment of lighting in public spaces, reflecting on the interaction between heritage and the city’s contemporary life.

In Paris, the group was joined by Prof. Skender Kosumi. During their stay in the French capital, students visited significant landmarks and institutions such as the Eiffel Tower, the Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine, and the Palais de Tokyo, deepening their understanding of the evolution of classical and contemporary architecture, as well as the relationship between art, museology, and urban space.

The visit then continued in Rotterdam, one of Europe’s leading centers of modern architecture, with stops at iconic sites such as Kunsthal Rotterdam, Markthal, and Kubuswoningen. Students analyzed innovative design concepts, urban regeneration processes, and the city’s identity transformation through architecture.

Currently, the stay is concluding in Amsterdam with visits to important cultural institutions such as the EYE Filmmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

In the coming days, students will continue their itinerary in Germany with a visit to Bauhaus Dessau, as well as to other European cities including Berlin, Prague, and Vienna, exploring the architectural heritage, urban developments, and cultural institutions of these centers.

This study tour represents a significant academic and professional experience for the students, bringing them closer to real architectural contexts, international dialogue, and the cultural dimension of European cities. It is becoming a unique formative experience in their journey toward becoming contemporary architects and designers.