Albanian architecture

The expansion of the Green Valley residential complex marks a refined integration of architecture and landscape, enriching the existing masterplan with ten new villas and four apartment blocks. This new phase carries forward the initial vision—prioritising open green spaces and a dialogue with the land’s natural contours—while developing its own clear identity within the overall composition. Davide Macullo Architects The fluid arrangement of the built volumes, shaped by a circular logic, and the careful cadence of pedestrian and vehicular paths give this district a unique character within Tirana’s urban fabric. It offers an intentional departure from the rigid, anonymous grid of speculative developments, propos... More

A building transforms into a place when it embodies its character, interprets its soul, and is conceived in harmony with the spirit of its surroundings. Valona is the south—the sea, the hills, the sun, and the brilliance of light—imbued with a serene, refreshing atmosphere. These elements, deeply embedded in the collective imagination, shape a sense of belonging to a place that is quintessentially Mediterranean. Davide Macullo Architects SA - Lugano, Switzerland The design echoes the intimate scale of the historic urban fabric, where low-rise settlements define the character of the city. The lower portion of the building respects this context, gradually rising with alternating vertical elements that filter light and views... More

It is a privilege to be here, in this remarkable corner of the world, above Tirana, where the hills unfold like a natural amphitheatre, embracing the city in its splendour as a laboratory of architecture. From a distance, the landscape captivates—soft and undulating, a vision of beauty shaped over millennia. This place is a Mediterranean oasis, where the movement of the earth itself is felt, a reminder of the forces that have sculpted such an extraordinary setting. Davide Macullo Architects SA - Lugano, Switzerland To build here is to ask not just why, but how—to approach this landscape with respect, ensuring that architecture becomes a natural extension of the land rather than an imposition upon it. The design begins with... More

Architecture has always marked human presence on Earth, shaping landscapes and leaving traces of ambition and creativity. Joy Tirana embraces this role, drawing a parallel between the natural layering of the Earth and the evolving built environment. It serves as both a reflection of time and a statement about our relationship with nature.  Caption   As humanity seeks to reconnect with the rhythms of the planet, architecture becomes a tool for balance—a bridge between shelter and expression, permanence and change. Joy Tirana embodies this philosophy, offering a design that respects both its urban context and the natural world. Positioned at the crossroads of Mediterranean tectonic movements, Albania is a land shaped by... More

This is a house of light… This is a house of simplicity… This house is an essence of frames….This is “The House of Frames.” studio_16mm studio_16mm This is West facing plot located in Bopal, Ahmedabad. The Plot Area of this Bungalow is 4,300 sq.ft. whose size is 78’ X 55’,with a built-up area of 7,700 Sq. Ft. The front of the Plot is connected to the society road on the west side and other three sides are surrounded with adjacent open plots and lush greenery. studio_16mm studio_16mm While designing bungalow from the North – West corner we didn’t wanted any boxy appearance or overpowering structure, so we carved out some volumes from North-West and played with a c... More