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Florian Nepravishta(Architect)

Tirana Business Centre

Location:Lunder - Albania
Typology: Commercial
Author|s:Florian Nepravishta
Year of realisation:2020 - 2021
Collaborators:Xhejsi Baruti, Vjola Ilia, Fiona Nepravishta, Rezart Pogaçe,Gentian Lipe, Alfred Lako, Ylli Bilali
Photography: Florian Nepravishta
Tirana Business Centre
“Tirana Business Center” was designed to achieve a balanced outcome between functionality, adaptability, and the quality of the interior environment, while also complementing its unique volumetric configuration in relation to the surrounding environment. The area encompasses two and three-story service buildings, including the large TEG shopping center. The building’s location faces TEG, as well as in accordance with Tirana’s regulatory plan, was favorable for the proposed commercial function. The structure is strategically positioned and easily accessible, with direct access from “Rruga e Vilave” on the northwestern side and “Ligatat Road” on the southeastern side. The building stands out for its rational and contemporary composition. It spans two floors above ground with a maximum height of 11 meters and one underground parking level. Several variables, including function, spatial distribution, and site layout and orientation, contributed to its final volumetric configuration. The building’s volume is conceived as a composition of several cubes arranged along the central axis of the building, with longitudinal extensions separated by recessed strips of glazed side facades facing east and west. The front cube, featuring a large two-story portico roof, houses the main entrance parallel to “Rruga e Vilave.” Two entrances lead to the interior of the building, with the main entrance located on the northwestern orientation and the exit at the rear. The modular spatial presentation accommodates flexibility, allowing the interior to adapt to future functional changes. The design creates a rhythmic transition from the exterior to the interior spaces by using black colors, wood texture and concrete.
Photography: Florian Nepravishta
Photography: Florian Nepravishta
Special attention has been given to the facades, where finishes highlight and correspond to the building’s volume. The design concept incorporates cladding with composite panels, resulting in a ventilated facade with a black color. In this approach, the building achieves an attractive aesthetic, as it creates a play with the volumes of the distributed cubes to prevent the facade from appearing monotonous. Large window openings allow ample light into the interior of the building, creating a sense of space expansion. The courtyard of the building is paved with mosaic-like concrete slabs. Green spaces are in the surrounding area of the building. The surrounding courtyard provides outdoor parking spaces for employees and visitors. Architectural expressive features, such as the ventilated facade with black-colored panels, the entrance roof, and the wood-imitation decoration tile, enhance the building’s aesthetic value. The appearance of the building, particularly in the context of a group of new and contemporary buildings, leads to the conclusion that its simple and unified architectural style has brought value to the area. The visual impact is positive, while the functional solution respects the client’s requirements and expectations, following Albanian design and construction standards.

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