BLOOM is a cultural landscape that reimagines public space as a living system—modular, rooted in heritage, and blooming with community life.
Located in the heart of Peja, BLOOM proposes a new way of thinking about public space—not as a fixed park, but as a dynamic cultural system shaped by movement, memory, and collective activity. Shortlisted for the Peja Cultural Pavilion competition by Buildner, the project reconnects the city’s two rivers with a central fountain and weaves together a series of circular nodes—each designed for gathering, play, reflection, and performance. These spaces are not isolated functions, but overlapping experiences that flow into one another, encouraging spontaneous interaction and inclusive participation.
The design draws inspiration from the Albanian oda, a traditional space for community gathering, translating its symbolic warmth and social energy into open-air architecture. Using modular elements—seating, structures, and ground patterns—BLOOM grows like petals from a central core. Locally sourced wood, stone, and concrete are used in ways that emphasize both sustainability and tradition, while passive ventilation and solar-integrated canopies elevate the project’s environmental performance. This is a space built for every season and every generation, where infrastructure supports both everyday rituals and extraordinary events.
Beyond its physical design, BLOOM becomes a platform for urban culture—hosting festivals, exhibitions, portraits, performances, and workshops. It is a space that adapts to the community, not the other way around. Whether children are playing around the waterground, artists are exhibiting their work, or neighbors are gathering in the shade of the pavilion, BLOOM invites people to take part in shaping the life of the city. It’s not just a park; it’s a stage for living.
