MVRDV's Tirana Tower forms a Pixelated Map of Albania
Construction has begun on MVRDV?s ?Downtown One,? a 140-meter-tall mixed-use skyscraper for the Albanian capital city of Tirana. Set to become Albania?s tallest building, the 37-story scheme is defined by its ?relief of cantilevered houses and offices, which form a pixelated map of Albania, each representing a town or city.?
© MVRDV / REDVERTEX
Construction has begun on MVRDV?s ?Downtown One,? a 140-meter-tall mixed-use skyscraper for the Albanian capital city of Tirana. Set to become Albania?s tallest building, the 37-story scheme is defined by its ?relief of cantilevered houses and offices, which form a pixelated map of Albania, each representing a town or city.?Situated in the center of the city, on the Bajram Curri Boulevard, the scheme intends to boost the economy of the capital through a mix of apartments, shops, offices, and restaurants. In addition to manifesting as a map of Albania when viewed from afar, the iconic cantilevers also generate spectacular panoramic views of the city and mountains, and create a connection between residents of this ?vertical village.? Read more »
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© MVRDV / REDVERTEX
Construction has begun on MVRDV?s ?Downtown One,? a 140-meter-tall mixed-use skyscraper for the Albanian capital city of Tirana. Set to become Albania?s tallest building, the 37-story scheme is defined by its ?relief of cantilevered houses and offices, which form a pixelated map of Albania, each representing a town or city.?Situated in the center of the city, on the Bajram Curri Boulevard, the scheme intends to boost the economy of the capital through a mix of apartments, shops, offices, and restaurants. In addition to manifesting as a map of Albania when viewed from afar, the iconic cantilevers also generate spectacular panoramic views of the city and mountains, and create a connection between residents of this ?vertical village.? Read more »
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