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My story
Born in Albania in 1985, Andia Guga completed her studies in 2011 at the Faculty of Architecture in Florence with Prof. Adolfo Natalini. In 2015 he obtained the title of PhD in Architectural and Urban Design at the University of Florence. His research thesis consists of an analytical and design study on Italian rationalist architecture from overseas, with a specific focus on the evolution of Tirana. Author of several scientific articles and member of numerous conferences, seminars and workshops, Guga is also a lecturer, since 2012, in various faculties of architecture and
design: University of Florence, Catholic University of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Florence University of Arts and together with the arch. Macchione become Visiting Lecturers at the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in China.
Today she is a founding member of MGAD.
Education
2013-2013
Università degli Studi di
Firenze
Doctoral School of Architecture - UNIFI
Section: Architectural and Urban Design
University of Florence. DIDA - Department of Architecture.
Thesis title: Italian rationalist architecture overseas. Theater buildings between analysis and comparison.
Supervisor: Prof. Ulisse Tramonti
2012-2012
Università degli Studi diFirenze
Passing State Examination, UNIFI. Italy
Professional license in Architectural Design. Albania
2011-2013
Università degli Studi di
Firenze
Bachelor's degree in Architecture Five-year single-cycle specialty (4/S) - UNIFI University of Florence.
DIDA - Department of Architecture
Advisor: Prof. Adolfo Natalini
Co-Rapporteur: Prof. Fabrizio Arrigoni
Education
2014-2018
Università degli Studi di Firenze
Subject Matter Expert. LABORATORY 3 GARDEN DESIGN.
University of Florence.
DIDA - Department of Architecture.
2022 -2023
Politecnico di Tirana
Lecturer - APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS IN URBANISM.
Polytechnic University of Tirana. Faculty of Architecture
Vth Year of Study (6 CFU)
2022-2023
Università Nostra Signora del Buonconsiglio
Co-Lecturer - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic University. Faculty of Architecture
I Year of Study (12 CFU)
2019- To date
Università Nostra Signora del Buonconsiglio
Member Center for Research on Mediterranean Architecture.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic University. Faculty of Architecture I_Via Dritan Hoxha, Tirana 1000, Albania
2018-2019
2017-2018
2016-2017
Università Nostra Signora del Buonconsiglio
Co-Lecturer - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic University. Faculty of Architecture II° Years of Study (12 CFU)
Albania
2022
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Arts College
Lecturer - INTERIOR DESIGN: LIVING BEYOND THE BORDERS.
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Arts College. Summer Semester (32 H)
Nanjing City, China
2019
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Arts College
Lecturer - DESIGN EXPERIENCE.
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Arts College
City of Nanjing, China
2017
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Arts College
Lecturer - INTERIOR DESIGN
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, College of Arts
City of Nanjing, China
2017
Florence University of Arts
Lecturer - TECHNICAL DRAWING AND CAD
University of the Arts, Florence
IDEAS-School of Interior Design, Environmental Architecture and Sustainability Semester course (32 H)
Corso Tintori, 2, Florence, Italy
2013-2014
2012-2013
Politecnico di Tirana
Co-Doctoral Fellow - STUDIO 7
Polytechnic University of Tirana. Faculty of Architecture
5th Year of Studies (8 CFU)
Tirana, Albania
2013-2014
2012-2013
Albanian University
Lecturer - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN LABORATORY IV.
Albanian University. Faculty of Architecture
Vth Year of Studies (8 CFU)
Tirana, Albania
Lecturer - HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE.
Albanian University. Faculty of Architecture
3rd Year of Studies (6 CFU)
Tirana, Albania
Lecturer - HISTORY OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE.
Albanian University. Faculty of Architecture
2nd Year of Studies (6 CFU)
Tirana, Albania
Academic Activities
2015
Università degli Studi di Firenze
Member Research Project.
Codes and invariants in the linguistic mutations of 20th century Italian architecture.
University of Florence.
Department of Architecture
2017
Università Mediterranea dell'Albania
Member of the International Scientific Board.
Globalization, Vision for a Sustainable Future
Mediterranean University of Albania
2016-2017
2015-2016
Università degli Studi di Firenze
Pending Cultures Project Collaborator.University of Florence.Department of Architecture Industrial Design Course
2022
Università degli Studi di Firenze
Research Member of the European Cultural Route.
ATRIUM-Architecture of Totalitarian Regimes in Urban Managements.
University of Florence.
Department of Architecture.
2012-Ad oggi
Albanian University
Supervisor and co-rapporteur of dissertation
Albanian University
Faculty of Architecture
2012-Ad oggi
Politecnico di Tirana
Supervisor and co-rapporteur of dissertation
Polytechnic University of Tirana
Faculty of Architecture
2012-Ad oggi
Università degli Studi di Firenze
Supervisor and co-rapporteur of dissertation.
University of Florence.
Faculty of Architecture
Seminars Conferences
Exhibitions
01- 03 Nov 2019
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Arts College
ICAS 2019. International conference on art and science
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China
Academy of Fine Arts, Florence, Italy
Paper presentation: Centro David. An Italian idea between history and design.
Jul 2019 - As of today
Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
EU Programmes Consultant - Chapter 22
Regional Policy and coordination of structurales instruments
Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Albania
Roundtable Member
14-16 Dic 2017
Università degli Studi di Firenze
ICCE 2018. International Conference on Civil Engineering
Nanchang Institute of Engineering, China
Full paper: Landing Time. Urban redevelopment project of a multifunctional area in Tirana.
20-21 Dic 2018
York University
ICCE 2018. Conferenza internazionale sull'ingegneria civile
Istituto di ingegneria di Nanchang, Cina
Articolo completo: Tempo di atterraggio. Progetto di riqualificazione urbana di un'area multifunzionale a Tirana.
4 Nov 2017
Università degli Studi di Firenze
Globalization, a vision for a sustainable future
International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference
International Board Member
Presentation: Reflecting on the city: historical heritage and contemporaneity.
Towards coexistence and dialogue between tradition and modernity in Tirana.gi
Politecnico di Tirana
Architecture and Urbanism in Overseas Lands: Dodecanese, Ethiopia, Albania (1924-1943)
International Exhibition. Forli City of the 20th Century The Festival.
Full paper: Theaters in the colonies
10, 11, 12 No 2016
Università degli Studi di Firenze
FORTMED-Modern Age Fortifications of the Mediterranean Coast.
International Conference
University of Florence. Department of Architecture.
Presentation & co-authored article: Coastal Fortifications in Albania.
15-26 Ag 2016
York University
Albanian Language, Literature and Culture
XXXV Seminario Internazionale. Università di Pristina & Università di Tirana
Moderatrice tavola rotonda: The Albanians in the twentieth century.
Historical perspectives of the common life.
Paper: Albania between Fascism and Socialist Realism. Historic urban and architectural
landscape of the theaters in Tirana.
2013-2013
Università degli Studi di Firenze
Italian Architecture of XXth Century: Interiors.
Thematic seminar. University of Florence. Department of Architecture.
Co-Tutor
21 April-18 June 2017
26-29 Lug 2016
Università degli Studi di Firenze
Open Laboratory
Final exhibition of the Design Laboraotio III.
University of Florence. Department of Architecture
Contributor
28 Apr-12 Mag 2016
Università degli Studi di Firenze
Pending Cultures-A network of Connections
Mostra e premi di progettazione del Laboratorio di Interni
Corso di Disegno Industriale. Università degli Studi di Firenze in collaborazione con
diverse università straniere
Collaboratrice
18 Sett-25 Ott 2015
Università degli Studi di Firenze
Forli Città del Ventesimo Secolo. Il Festival
Conferenza & Mostra: Cesare Valle, un’altra modernità.
Architetture in Romagna. Casa ex GIL, Forlì
Presentazione della Tesi di Dottorato: L’Architettura Italiana Razionalista
d’Oltremare. Gli Edifici Teatrali tra Analisi e Confronto
12-13 Dic 2014
Università degli Studi di Firenze
On the Traces of Italy in Albania.
Scientific Symposium & Exhibition on Italian Architecture in Albania from 1925 to the Present.
Polytechnic University of Tirana & University of Florence.
Contributor: The Image of Italian Tirana. Bosio's urban plan and architecture.
5-6 Dic 2011
Università degli Studi di Firenze
Italian Architects and Engineers in Albania
III International Conference: Presence of Italian Architects in Mediterranean Countries.
Polytechnic University of Tirana & University of Florence.
Contributor
Publications
A. Guga, G. Macchione. David Center, an italian idea between history and design in ICAS 2019. Proceeding Publication
A. Guga. Landing Time. Urban redevelopment project of a multifunctional area in Tirana in ICCE 2019. P ublication in progress
A. Guga. From Modern to Contemporary Tirana. Project proposals for the development and the reinterpretation of the city center in IFAU 17 Cities in transition. ISBN 978-88-6542-679-1 (print version) ISBN 978-88-6542-695-1 (electronic version)
A. Guga. Reflecting about the city: historical heritage & contemporanety. Towards coexistence and dialogue between tradition and modernity in Tirana in Globalization, Vision for a Sustainable Future. Abstract proceedings book ISBN 978-9928-242-006(3)
A. Guga. The theaters in the colonies in Architecture and Urban Planning in Overseas Territories. Dodecanese, Ethiopia, Albania (1924-1943). Forlì: Bononia University Press, 2017.
A. Guga. U. Sunsets. Coastal Fortifications in Albania in FORTMED-Modern Age Fortifications of the Mediterranean Coast. Florence: DIDAPRESS, 2016.
A. Guga. Albania between Fascism and Socialist Realism. Historic, urban and architecture landscape of theater buildings in Tirana in Albanian Language, Literature and Culture. University of Pristina, 2016.
A. Guga. Overseas Italian rationalist architecture. Theatrical buildings between analysis and comparison. PhD thesis. Section: Architectural and Urban Design, XXVII cycle. University of Florence, 2015. ISBN IT\ICCU\CFIV\286912
U. Tramonti, R. Renzi, M. Busi, A. Guga. The image of Italian Tirana. The urban plan and the architectures of Gherardo Bosio in On the traces of Italy in Albania. Institute of Italian Culture in Albania, 2014.
2012-2013 INTERIOR DESIGN ARTICLES IN THE MAGAZINE LIVING (www.living.al)
Living 7 My home is my art (pp. 38-45)
Living 7 Designing for passion (pp. 180-188)
Living 8 Eagle in flight. New view on Tirana. Interview with Stefan Blach about Daniel's project
_cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Libeskind (pp. 145)
Living 11 A Neoclassical Villa (pp. 33-43)
Living 14 The modern house that expresses identity. Living in contemporary design and objects
_cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ tradizionali (pp. 78-84)
Living 14 Tyrrhenian Calabria (pp. 232-236)
Giornale Dita The house is a small city, the city: a big house
Set 2013-Giu 2014
Professional
Experiences
2013-To date
Gen -Mag 2015
Architetto. MGAD - Macchione & Guga Archdesign
I_European Trade Center, 3’Piano, Tirana (Albania)
T_ +355674910323 C_+393207256977 W_macchioneguga.com E_mgadstudio@gmail.com
POSITION
Co -Founder
DUTIES
Architectural Design,Urban Design, Gardens, Lighting, Interiors, Construction Management, Supervision.
ACTIVITIES
Preparation and detailed presentation of project drawing boards, construction details and
technical specifications using the best software;
Presentation of projects in institutions;
Estimated metric calculations;
On-site construction management;
Contract management, etc.
MAIN PROJECTS
June 2022 - At today
DINAMO PARK CENTER
Multi-functional complex
Lot: 85,000 sqm. Built: 250,000 sqm
Tirana, Albania
Apr 2022 - At today
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
4 Commercial and Residential Complexes
Total lots: 6,000 sq. m. Total built-up area: 20,000 sq. m.
Tirana, Albania
April 2022 - July 2022
DOWNTOWN 33 TIRANA
Luxury apartment
Site: 500 sqm
Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
SHELL OFFICES UPSTREAM ALBANIA
Site: 330 sq. m.
Tirana, Albania.
Feb - Sept 2020
DOMPE' OFFICES.
Offices for the multinational pharmaceutical company Dompe'
Site: 1,200 sq. m.
Tirana, Albania
June 2019-Jan 2020
DAVID CENTER
Commercial center
Lot: 20,000 sq. m. Built: 20,000 sq. m.
Nocera Terinese, Italy
2015-20Feb-Dec 201918
LANDVILLE. RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
Semi-detached villas
Lot 15. 000 sq. m. Built: 10,000 sq. m.
Nocera Terinese, Italy
2015-2018
HOTEL DES ARTISTES
Lot: 20,000 sq. m. Built: 3,500 sq. m.
Nocera Terinese, Italy
2012-2014
KINDER KINDERGARTEN
Lot: 1,800 sq. m. Built: 900 sq. m.
Aleksandër Goga Street, Durres (Albania).
2011-At today
OFFICES
Interior Projects Apartments Premises Offices
Architetto Studio Archea Associati
Lungarno B. Cellini, 13. Firenze 50125 T_+39 055 6580127 E_ staff@archea.it
POSIZIONE
Team di progettazione, Coordinatrice
MANSIONI
Progettazione Architettonica, Progettazione Urbana, Architettura d’Interni
ATTIVITÀ
Preparazione e presentazione dettagliata delle tavole di disegno dei progetti,
dei dettagli costruttivi e delle specifiche tecniche utilizzando i migliori software;
Preparazione dei contratti in albanese;
Gestione e coordinamento dei partner locali con quelli stranieri;
Coordinamento giornaliero delle comunicazioni;
Preparazione della presentazione finale dei progetti in Albania.
PROGETTI PRINCIPALI
MODERATRICE PROGRAMMA TV DI INTERIOR DESIGN
Programmazione settimanale. Canale LIVING
I_Via Qelqi, Tirana, Albania T_+355 44 800 000 E_info@tring.al
Set 2013-Giu 2014
RESPONSABILE RUBRICA INTERIOR DESIGN - RIVISTA LIVING
I_Tring Communications. T_+355 44 800 402 E_ kryeredaktore@living.al
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
LANGUAGES
INFORMATICS
SCHOLARSHIPS
PATENT
Albanian Native speaker
Italian
English Fluente
French Elementary
Spanish Elementary
2012-2014
Three-year scholarship. University of Florence Doctoral School in Architecture
2005-2010
Five-year scholarship. ARDSU-Agenzia Regionale Diritto allo Studio Toscana Degree Course in Architecture
Autocad, Archicad, Rhinoceros,
Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office
B Type
Contacts
I am always ready for new and exciting possibilities. Feel free to contact me!
+39 392 68 40 985