Plans for a new cultural centre in Tirana have been unveiled

CHYBIK + KRISTOF (CHK) has unveiled the ODA Tirana project, which will be located in the heart of the Albanian capital.

The design was inspired by the ODA, a traditional space in Albanian culture for welcoming and meeting people. The ODA Tirana, which responds and contributes to the transformation of the Albanian capital into a modern and dynamic city, will house three towers. Two of these are residential, at 180 and 160 meters high, while the third will house offices and a hotel rising to 100 meters.

The plan also includes an exhibition centre in front of the towers. The façade is inspired by Albanian architectural traditions, and some locally sourced materials are used in decorative surfaces and details, such as the paving of the spaces between the buildings.

“Rooted in local history and celebrating Albanian’s national identity and cultural heritage, ODA Tirana is a multifunctional and harmonious urban meeting place and center at the service of its community, while its timeless design supports the identity of the new neighborhood,” concludes the firm.

Source: designboom.com 

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