Capital Point | Forbes Global Properties spotlights architectural innovation and coastal luxury in a
landmark event backed by Prime Minister Edi Rama
A new chapter in Albania’s urban and cultural narrative begins this week, as over 150 visionary
architects from Europe, Asia, and the Americas gather in Tirana for the first-ever Bread & Heart
Festival—a pioneering event already being hailed as one of Europe’s most meaningful new
platforms for design, dialogue, and shared dreaming.
At the center of it all stands Capital Point, Albania’s leading firm in the ultra-luxury real estate space and the country’s exclusive affiliate of Forbes Global Properties, hosting key discussions, a dedicated Media Corner, and a Real Estate Corner aimed at sparking collaboration between developers, designers, and policymakers.
The festival, which is personally supported and opened by Prime Minister Edi Rama, goes beyond architecture as form—it reimagines it as an act of connection, reflection, and trust.
“Architecture can transform not only spaces but also minds… not only locations but also the imagination of a community,” Rama said in a moving speech. “This festival is not just a celebration of architecture, but a kind of architecture in itself—a human construction built on the fragile ruins of what we have inherited and on the dreams of what we still hope to become.”
At the center of it all stands Capital Point, Albania’s leading firm in the ultra-luxury real estate space and the country’s exclusive affiliate of Forbes Global Properties, hosting key discussions, a dedicated Media Corner, and a Real Estate Corner aimed at sparking collaboration between developers, designers, and policymakers.
The festival, which is personally supported and opened by Prime Minister Edi Rama, goes beyond architecture as form—it reimagines it as an act of connection, reflection, and trust.
“Architecture can transform not only spaces but also minds… not only locations but also the imagination of a community,” Rama said in a moving speech. “This festival is not just a celebration of architecture, but a kind of architecture in itself—a human construction built on the fragile ruins of what we have inherited and on the dreams of what we still hope to become.”
Designing Value, Building Trust
With high-rise towers over 50 stories underway and more than 150 architectural projects reshaping
the country’s skyline and coastline, Albania is no longer an emerging player in the global real estate
scene—it is a destination of intent.
“Our participation in the Bread & Heart Festival is a celebration of Albania’s growth and creative ambition,” said Ilda Zaloshnja, CEO and Founder of Capital Point. “This is not just about aesthetics— it’s about legacy, functionality, and long-term value, and we are proud to help create the platform where these conversations are taking shape.”
The theme guiding Capital Point’s programming—“Architecture and Functionality: How Design Adds Value to Property”—aligns closely with Rama’s deeply philosophical message: architecture as a democratic catalyst. A practice not of imposition, but of imagination. A discipline not defined by ego, but by collaboration and humility.
“This festival, in its way, is a bairam of the spirit,” Rama reflected. “An act of stepping forward… not to dominate the land but to listen to it. Not to impose but to imagine together.”
“Our participation in the Bread & Heart Festival is a celebration of Albania’s growth and creative ambition,” said Ilda Zaloshnja, CEO and Founder of Capital Point. “This is not just about aesthetics— it’s about legacy, functionality, and long-term value, and we are proud to help create the platform where these conversations are taking shape.”
The theme guiding Capital Point’s programming—“Architecture and Functionality: How Design Adds Value to Property”—aligns closely with Rama’s deeply philosophical message: architecture as a democratic catalyst. A practice not of imposition, but of imagination. A discipline not defined by ego, but by collaboration and humility.
“This festival, in its way, is a bairam of the spirit,” Rama reflected. “An act of stepping forward… not to dominate the land but to listen to it. Not to impose but to imagine together.”
A Gathering of Minds, a Festival of the Future
The Bread & Heart Festival is more than an event. It is a spiritual and intellectual convergence—a
place where architects arrive not as star designers, but as participants in a shared journey. As Rama
stated, “They arrive not only to leave a mark, but to carry something forward… What emerges here
is not just a building, but a shared authorship of place.”
“Capital Point’s engagement shows how Albania is becoming not only a real estate hub, but a space for international thought leadership,” said Michael Jalbert, CEO of Forbes Global Properties.
“This is a moment to listen to architects—not just for what they build, but how they think,” added Marcus Benussi, Managing Director, Business Development at Forbes Global Properties. “Their creative process is a masterclass in resilience, and their vision is shaping Albania’s place on the world stage.”
“Capital Point’s engagement shows how Albania is becoming not only a real estate hub, but a space for international thought leadership,” said Michael Jalbert, CEO of Forbes Global Properties.
“This is a moment to listen to architects—not just for what they build, but how they think,” added Marcus Benussi, Managing Director, Business Development at Forbes Global Properties. “Their creative process is a masterclass in resilience, and their vision is shaping Albania’s place on the world stage.”
More Than Brick and Mortar
Albania, as Rama puts it, is “no longer just a stage—it is a catalyst.” The Bread & Heart Festival
doesn’t just showcase buildings—it redefines the meaning of common space, of creative citizenship,
and of belonging. From climate challenges to cultural identity, from tradition to transformation, the
festival dares to hold space for it all.
“This festival is not about architecture as a profession,” Rama concluded. “It is about architecture as the closest human act to the divine—the act of creating spaces where life can happen, grow, and protect itself. Where our need to belong, to connect, to leave a mark, becomes something we all share.”
“This festival is not about architecture as a profession,” Rama concluded. “It is about architecture as the closest human act to the divine—the act of creating spaces where life can happen, grow, and protect itself. Where our need to belong, to connect, to leave a mark, becomes something we all share.”