Flaka Xerxa Beqiri

ABOUT

Dr. Sc. Flaka Xërxa Beqiri holds the title of Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Pristina, where she currently serves as Vice Dean for Quality and International Cooperation. She is actively engaged in both academia and architectural practice.

She completed her master’s studies at the University of Maribor, her doctoral studies at the University of Ljubljana, and specialized training modules at San Jose State University, USA. She is the co-founder of Oxide Creative Lab, an architecture studio that integrates research and practice. Additionally, she is dedicated to promoting and protecting modern architecture in Kosovo through the MODERNe Initiative.

Recently, she co-founded the Festival of Modern Architecture, further contributing to the discourse on Kosovo’s modern architectural heritage. She is also the author of several documentary films on architecture and has been recognized for her work, winning second place at the Kosovo Biennale of Architecture for her project on the renewal of Gjakova Bazaar.

Her research and architectural contributions have been internationally published, solidifying her role as a key figure in the study, preservation, and evolution of Kosovo’s architecture scene and discourse.

AWARDS

• Award-Winning Architect & Researcher – Recognized for her impactful contributions to architectural practice and research, including winning second place at the Kosovo Biennale of Architecture for the renewal of Gjakova Bazaar. Champion of Modern Architecture in Kosovo – Co-founder of the MODERNe initiative and the Festival of Modern Architecture, dedicated to preserving, promoting, and redefining modern architectural heritage in Kosovo. Innovative Educator & Creative Leader – Assistant Professor at the University of Pristina, Vice Dean for Quality and International Cooperation, and co-founder of Oxide Creative Lab, bridging academia and practice in contemporary architecture.