Protests in Tirana as Albanian national theatre demolished to make way for BIG project
The site of BIG's proposed new national theatre in Tirana has become the focus of anti-government protests as demolition of the original theatre begins. More
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Stefano Boeri designs Tirana Vertical Forest in Albanian capital
Italian architect Stefano Boeri has designed a vertical forest tower for Tirana, Albania, which will be planted with colourful and scented flowers and herbs. More
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MVRDV designs Albania's tallest building with pixelated facade
Construction has started on a skyscraper in Tirana designed by Dutch firm MVRDV, set to feature a facade with a pixelated map of Albania at its centre. More
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Construction of golden cube building by Stefano Boeri Architetti begins in Tirana
Blloku Cube – a mixed-use block with a facade of aluminium triangles, designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti – is now under construction in the Albanian capital. More
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MVRDV to convert communist monument in Albania into technology centre
Dutch studio MVRDV has unveiled plans for a new technology education centre in the Albanian capital of Tirana, which will be housed within a pyramidal monument to communism. More
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BIG designs "bow-tie-shaped" theatre for Albania's capital
Bjarke Ingels' architecture firm has unveiled its design for a new theatre building in Tirana, Albania, in the shape of a bow tie. More
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Stefano Boeri Architetti to design 24-hour schools in Albanian capital
Stefano Boeri Architetti has designed three schools in Albania's capital city, Tirana, that will remain open around the clock to double as community hubs. More
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Albanian photography museum by Casanova + Hernandez features gridded glass walls
Panes of transparent and translucent glass create a gridded facade for this photography museum in Albania by Dutch studio Casanova + Hernandez Architects (+ slideshow). More
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Max Lamb's rubberised furniture provides seating for migration-focused Albanian Pavilion
Venice Architecture Biennale 2016: British designer Max Lamb has created a range of misshapen furniture for Albania's Biennale pavilion – a sonic installation lamenting the mass migration experienced by the country. More
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Dezeen Screen: Cultural Centre in Tirana by BIG
Dezeen Screen: new to our movie site Dezeen Screen is this movie by Bjarke Ingels Group that explains their competition-winning design for a mosque, Islamic centre and museum in Tirana, Albania. Watch the movie »
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Cultural centre in Tirana by BIG
Danish architects Bjarke Ingels Group have won a competition to design a mosque, Islamic centre and museum in Tirana, Albania. More
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Parliamentary Complex of the Republic of Albania by Coop Himmelb(l)au
Architects Coop Himmelb(l)au of Vienna have won a competition to design a new parliamentary building in Tirana for the Republic of Albania. More
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Tirana Rocks by MVRDV
Dutch architects MVRDV have won a competition to masterplan an urban neighbourhood on the shore of Lake Tirana in Albania. More
