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Tirana architecture

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about Tirana architecture

Project • By JA Joubert ArchitectureMasterplans

Lake Views

Over the past two decades, Albania has actively reshaped its urban identity through contemporary architecture. A national strategy aimed at improving infrastructure, housing, and the international profile of its cities has led to a wave of bold, modern developments - particularly in the capital, Tirana. Leonit Ibrahimi Leonit Ibrahimi One of the latest projects to emerge from this momentum is Lake Views, a mixed-use development by JA Joubert Architecture. Located on a prominent lakefront site beside Tirana’s largest park, the Olympic swimming complex, and the city’s newly developed ring road, the project occupies a key threshold in the expanding urban fabric. Leonit Ibrahimi Leonit Ibrahimi Lake Views began... More

Project • By Davide Macullo ArchitectsHospitals

VET HOSPITAL TIRANA

Architecture is the most complete art form. It is the craft of drawing meaningful lines that, once transformed into walls and openings, reveal the architect's joys, passions, and intentions. It is more than just building structures; it is about creating meaningful places that resonate with life, culture, and nature. We believe that spaces should not only be functional but should evoke emotion, provoke thought, and enhance the well-being of those who inhabit them. Our work challenges the orthodox and infuses design with joy, flair, and a deep understanding of the psychology of space. Leonit Ibrahimi Leonit Ibrahimi Leonit Ibrahimi This philosophy takes shape in this project: the Veterinary Hospital in Tirana. Passion, enthusi... More

NewsNews • 8 Oct 2024

College of Europe by Oppenheim Architecture draws inspiration from the architectural and historic contexts of Tirana, Albania

The College of Europe campus by Oppenheim Architecture (OA) has just been completed in Tirana, Albania. The project, which is the first purpose-built campus for the College of Europe, is inspired by the city's existing architectural vernacular and historic contexts, such as the 1991 student protests that played a pivotal role in Albania's journey towards democracy.  MIR Through careful research into the history and culture of Tirana and its emblematic student city, OA recognized that beyond Tirana's beautiful materials, colours, and textures, it is the people and, more generally, social life that stands at the centre of the city's spatial organization. Throughout Tirana, the ground and first floors are almost exclusively occu... More