about me
I’m an architect and project manager working across architecture, cultural heritage, and community-focused projects
Trained as an architect, my work has gradually expanded beyond traditional design practice. Over the years, I have led and coordinated projects in cultural heritage, tourism, education, and social entrepreneurship, often working with interdisciplinary and international teams.
I am particularly interested in how places communicate stories — through architecture, landscape, craft, and everyday life — and how these stories can be translated into sustainable projects with real social impact.
Alongside architectural work, I have founded and co-founded initiatives that bridge heritage, innovation, and local economies, with a strong focus on community engagement and long-term value.
Architecture and design
Architectural practice grounded in contextual design, spatial analysis, and careful reading of place, combining technical expertise with sensitivity toward landscape, heritage, and use.
Cultural Heritage and Conservation
Work focused on cultural heritage contexts, conservation-related processes, and historic environments, bridging research, documentation, and design with respect for identity and memory.
Project Leadership & Research
Leadership and coordination of complex projects through research-driven approaches, strategic planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and institutional stakeholders.
Community, Education & Social Impact
Community-oriented work centered on education, participation, and social impact, developing inclusive processes that strengthen local engagement and long-term collective value.
What people say about me
I don’t particularly enjoy speaking about myself, so I prefer to let the voices of the people I’ve worked with speak instead. Over the years, collaborators, partners, and clients have shared their thoughts about our work together. Below, you can find a few of their testimonials.
Shkelzen Marku
Pezana is a true pioneer in the social entrepreneurship ecosystem in the Western Balkans. Determined, quick to learn and quick to implement, not only in wood up-cycling and furniture design but also in her various other entrepreneurship initiatives.
Besides her high professionalism and expertise, she is equipped with many interpersonal skills, such as the ability to establish trusting and caring relationships with her associates and subordinates regardless of their position, and to effectively lead the team towards making positive change for the society.
As her mentor, I personally take a great liking of her due to her professionalism, commitment, positivity, as well as honest and open nature.
“I had the pleasure of knowing Pezana as a mentor during the Hackathon at CCL Shkodra. Her guidance, clarity, and ability to help teams identify and solve complex problems made a real difference in the quality of our work. She challenges you in the best way —
asking the right questions and pushing you to think deeper.”
Mirza Berdica
Pezana is a driven, entrepreneurial professional with a strong focus on social impact and sustainable outcomes. She approaches challenges creatively, cuts through complexity, and consistently turns constraints into practical solutions. Her ability to combine strategic thinking with real-world
problem solving makes her a valuable contributor to any team working at the intersection of design, community, and impact.
Mireda Thana Çaci
If you are looking for one Albanian professional with a European mindset, who better than her understands the local context deeply while working and collaborating with international standards. Her way of working naturally combines creativity with responsibility, clear vision with reliability, and aesthetics with practical solutions.(type for more)
As the founder of Pana Storytelling Furniture with a background in Tourism Management and Architecture, Pezana brings together design, storytelling, and community in an honest and meaningful way. Her work in Gjirokastër, especially through her involvement with CHwB Albania, goes beyond architecture and is rooted in respect for place, people, and shared values.
Pezana brings warmth and positive energy to every project she is part of. She is empathetic, attentive, and thoughtful in how she works with both people and processes. She has a special ability to create ideas that feel meaningful and make a real difference. Beyond her professional role, she is also a deeply committed and inspiring mother, and this care and sensitivity are clearly reflected in everything she does.
Working with Pezana means working with purpose, trust, and a long-term perspective.
Esmeralda Marku
My apparencies
Throughout my career, I have participated in numerous competitions, TEDx events, and media programs where I had the opportunity to present and share insights about my work and professional journey. Below, you can find a selection of some of these appearances.