commonsense.studio

commonsense.studio Based in Tirana, commonsense.studio is an architectural practice committed to create designs inspiri

Founded by Jurtin Hajro, commonsense.studio is a collaborative architectural practice based in Tirana, Albania, committed to produce spatial solutions for an aesthetic emotion in the atmosphere.

A pause, under construction.Llogara Toll Station📍
23/03/2026

A pause, under construction.
Llogara Toll Station📍

30/12/2025

2025 has been our strongest year yet ✹

We’re grateful to every collaborator, institution, client, and team member who trusted Commonsense Studio along the way.

A year of growing bigger and deeper — shaped by international recognition and collaborations, meaningful new sites and challenges that asked for greater care.

From our cozy corner, we’ve been cooking projects we truly believe in. We can’t wait for them to get closer to implementation so we can share everything with you.

To all architects and creatives:
may 2026 be a year of clarity, courage, and purpose — designing with care, staying close to real life, and serving the people and places that matter most.




Last Friday, blowing off some steam at the Angela Merkel gym 🙌 🏐
20/11/2025

Last Friday, blowing off some steam at the Angela Merkel gym 🙌 🏐





Moments from our team retreat in Theth (and a quick stop in Zdrale :)).A much-needed pause to listen to each other, to n...
18/10/2025

Moments from our team retreat in Theth (and a quick stop in Zdrale :)).
A much-needed pause to listen to each other, to nature, and to what’s next.
Theth treated us well, especially our amazing guide 🙌

"Angela Merkel" School, KamëzThe school offers two distinctly different courtyard settings for students to gather. The f...
13/08/2025

"Angela Merkel" School, Kamëz

The school offers two distinctly different courtyard settings for students to gather. The front yard, with its sports court, is open and outward-facing, connecting directly to the city’s main boulevard. In contrast, the inner courtyard is enclosed by circulation spaces, where translucent glass block walls strike a balance between openness and privacy—creating an inviting spot for brief social escapes without feeling exposed to the constant gaze of those in the corridors.

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The new “Angela Merkel” School is ready to welcome its 1,300 students this September – and it’s making history. đŸ«âšĄïžNot o...
13/08/2025

The new “Angela Merkel” School is ready to welcome its 1,300 students this September – and it’s making history. đŸ«âšĄïž
Not only is it one of the largest schools in Albania, but it’s also the first in the country to be fully energy self-sufficient, producing more electricity than it consumes.

Designed to bring students together, the building transforms a dense program into a variety of spaces – from the lively boulevard-side courtyard to new intersections and gathering points for groups of all sizes. Energy efficiency is built into every detail: passive design strategies, smart solar orientation, high-performance insulation, underfloor heating, shaded and buffered zones that minimize heat loss, and 1,250 mÂČ of photovoltaic panels for a net-zero operational footprint.

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Financed by .de
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📣 Jemi nĂ« kĂ«rkim! Bashkohu me ekipin tonĂ« nĂ«se je njĂ« arkitekt i motivuar pĂ«r tĂ« sjellĂ« ndryshimin me punĂ«n tĂ«nde, ke nj...
01/08/2025

📣 Jemi nĂ« kĂ«rkim!
Bashkohu me ekipin tonë nëse je një arkitekt i motivuar për të sjellë ndryshimin me punën tënde, ke një mendje krijuese dhe dëshirë për t'u zhvilluar!

Pozicionet:
- Arkitekt +3 vite përvojë teknike dhe aftësi krijuese
- Arkitekt i ri me shumë talent dhe ambicie :)

Njihu me kriteret nĂ« faqen tonĂ« web dhe apliko duke dĂ«rguar CV-nĂ« dhe portfolion tĂ«nde nĂ«: [email protected].

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The lakefront’s presence became the defining element for our ground-floor layout. By studying how people move around the...
27/07/2025

The lakefront’s presence became the defining element for our ground-floor layout. By studying how people move around the site, we’ve redesigned access routes to open up a long-neglected shoreline. This not only invites residents and visitors to rediscover the water’s edge but also weaves the lakefront into Tirana’s social fabric. Although the property line stops at the street, the proposal extends the project’s influence into the public realm—transforming both the plaza and waterfront into vibrant communal spaces that enrich the entire neighborhood.

The ground floor of the Lakeview Residence strives to be part of the broader neighborhood rather than an isolated struct...
27/07/2025

The ground floor of the Lakeview Residence strives to be part of the broader neighborhood rather than an isolated structure. It is kept mostly open to invite movement and interaction, encouraging a more fluid relationship with the public space. This openness aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for both residents and visitors, supporting a sense of community.

Positioned on the edge of Liqeni i Thatë in Tirana, the Lakeview Residence has been designed with the intention of harmo...
26/07/2025

Positioned on the edge of Liqeni i Thatë in Tirana, the Lakeview Residence has been designed with the intention of harmonizing with its surrounding urban landscape. Its location offers convenient access while maintaining a connection to the lake views around.

The project aspires to support a more connected and human-oriented urban experience. By incorporating shared public spaces on the ground floor and encouraging everyday neighbourly encounters, it draws inspiration from a time when such interactions were more commonplace in local communities. Through careful spatial planning, it aims to balance individual living with collective experience, hoping to enrich the quality of urban life by activating the ground floor and extending the accessible public space up to the so-far neglected lakefront.

A perspective discussed at SHARE Kosovo 2025 / Architecture as a Celebration of BeautyAt Commonsense Studio, we see arch...
27/03/2025

A perspective discussed at SHARE Kosovo 2025 / Architecture as a Celebration of Beauty

At Commonsense Studio, we see architecture not just as form, material, or color—but as a search for truth through experience. Inspired by metaphysical thoughts, we believe beauty is not just to be observed but cultivated.
Architecture is balance—between the earthly & the celestial, the individual & society, reason & emotion. True aesthetics is not just about the “beautiful” but about feeling, perceiving, and experiencing.

Through multi-sensory design, our work invites reflection—not imposing power, but fostering connection between humans, space, and spirit.







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