21 years old | Art & Design Student | Albanian University
Krisilda Kastrati is a passionate and creative student with a deep appreciation for art, aesthetics, and functionality. Currently pursuing a degree in art and design focused on Interior Design at Albanian University, she is committed to crafting spaces that blend beauty with practicality, enhancing the way people interact with their surroundings.
Beyond interior design, Krisilda is deeply engaged in freehand art, handmade creations, and fashion design, allowing her to experiment with different artistic expressions and develop a unique creative perspective. Her ability to merge diverse artistic influences into her work gives her an innovative approach to design, making each project a reflection of her artistic sensibility.
Looking ahead, Krisilda aspires to further her expertise by pursuing a Master’s in Interior & Exterior Design, where she aims to refine her skills and expand her understanding of spatial design. With a strong foundation in both artistic and technical aspects of design, she is dedicated to creating environments that inspire, function seamlessly, and leave a lasting impact.
Presentation: Future Forms: The Art Yet to Be
Co-presenting with Ermal Kovaci.
Art has always been closely connected with everything – especially architecture – shaping how societies express culture, creativity, and human experience. Beyond its practical function, architecture serves as a canvas for artistic expression, where form, materials, light, and space come together to create meaningful and inspiring environments. Throughout history, artistic elements have been included in architecture to enhance beauty, tell cultural stories, and create emotional impact. From the detailed carvings of ancient temples to the abstract shapes of modern buildings, the connection between architecture and art continues to evolve more and more, showing the endless possibilities of creativity in design.
In the past, art and architecture were often combined in the same structure but with different forms. Ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans decorated their buildings with sculptures, paintings, and reliefs to tell religious and mythological stories. Gothic cathedrals, with their stained glass windows, tall arches, and detailed facades, are perfect examples of how art can be combined with everything even different buildings, in exterior and interior design. Similarly, Renaissance architecture used balance, perspective, and decoration to represent beauty and intelligence.
In modern and contemporary architecture, art is no longer just decoration but an essential part of design. Architects such as Antoni Gaudí, Frank Gehry, and Zaha Hadid have transformed architecture into an artistic form, breaking the boundaries between structure and creativity. Gaudí’s Sagrada Família combines organic shapes and detailed designs, making the entire building a living artwork. Gehry’s unique, flowing structures challenge traditional architecture, creating movement and emotion in his designs. Hadid’s futuristic, fluid buildings show how digital technology has opened new possibilities for artistic architecture.
Beyond individual buildings, public spaces and city landscapes also reflect the connection between architecture and art. Murals, sculptures, and artistic installations bring creativity into urban environments, making streets and buildings part of an interactive artistic experience. This integration helps communities connect with their surroundings in a more meaningful way.
This abstract explores the deep relationship between art and architecture, showing that architecture is not just about function—it is also a powerful way to tell stories and express creativity and without art, it would not be as interesting. Art is limitless, shaped by new technologies, forms and creative visions yet to be explored.