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  • MVRDV

    MVRDV Transforms the Pyramid of Tirana into a Vibrant Cultural Hub for Albanian Youth

    In the heart of Albania’s capital city, a symbol of the country’s tumultuous history has been reborn as a vibrant and educational cultural hub. The Pyramid of Tirana, originally constructed as a tribute to communist dictator Enver Hoxha, has undergone a remarkable transformation, thanks to the creative minds at MVRDV. What was once a divisive […] More

  • Kimmel Eshkolot

    ARCHISCENE Talks with Kimmel Eshkolot about their Albania Jewish Museum Project

    Award-winning Israeli architecture firm Kimmel Eshkolot has been chosen to serve as the main architect for the upcoming Albania Jewish Museum in Vlorë, a distinguished museum that will serve as a symbol of the history of the Jewish community in Albania. The museum pays respect to the history, present, and future of the Albanian Jewish […] More

  • Tirana Mosque and Museum of Religious Harmony by BIG

    Project: The Mosque and Museum of Religious Harmony Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group Location: Tirana, Albania Website: www.big.dk Noted Danish practice BIG designs a cultural centre in Tirana, this winning entry was selected out of five finalists including Spanish Architect Andreas Perea Ortega, French Architecture Studio, Dutch SeARCH and Zaha Hadid Architects. To create this […] More

  • The Open Parliament of Albania by COOP HIMMELB(L)AU

    Project: The Open Parliament of Albania Location : Tirana, Albania Designed by COOP HIMMELB(L)AU Project Area: 38,650 Website: www.coop-himmelblau.at Noted practice COOP HIMMELB(L)AU designs the impressive new building for the The Open Parliament in Tirana, for more images continue after the jump: More