Blerina Muriqi

Blerina Muriqi is a passionate architect from Kosovo, born in 2000, with a deep-seated dedication to architecture, nature, design, and the way we live our daily lives. Having earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and Spatial Planning, she brings two years of valuable experience from the field of office work, where she honed her skills in conceptual design, spatial planning, project management, visualization, 3D modeling, documentation, research, and writing. Beyond professional endeavors, she has actively engaged in volunteering activities, demonstrating a commitment to community involvement and social impact. Moreover, she has enriched her artistic perspective through participation in various art and architecture festivals, where she has contributed a unique architectural vision to the vibrant cultural discourse.
Blerina's work is driven by a commitment to thoughtful design, where each project is tailored for innovation and user-centric solutions. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for integrating nature into projects, she aspires to create spaces in hopes of connecting people with the beauty of the Earth, helping us stay grounded, and most importantly, human.

As an emerging artist from Kosovo, Blerina is embarking on a two-month internship with AKT, an architecture collective based in Vienna. Blerina's project during the residency will focus on the concept of spatial intimacy, and the interplay between architecture, movement, and perception. Through a combination of visual art and spatial interventions, Blerina aims to create immersive experiences that invite viewers to reconsider their perceptions of space and their relationship to their surroundings. These interventions within urban areas create public spaces for collective practices, relaxation, and community events while raising awareness among citizens about the significance of the transformative power of architecture in shaping social interactions and fostering a sense of belonging within the community. While the primary focus will be honing her skills and gaining invaluable experience at Architekturkollektiv, Blerina also intends to explore and engage with the local artistic community, exchange ideas, forge meaningful connections, and foster cultural exchange within Vienna's vibrant artistic community.