Charged with establishing easier connections to the main
activities and services in the heart of the city of Tirana, the proposal is a
hybrid design that combines a transportation center with recreational
facilities. It allows commuters to navigate fluidly among different modes of
transportation - light rail, commuter rail, buses, cars and bicycles - and
offers opportunities for people to shop, eat, work and play.
The site, at a distance from the city center, incorporates
a hotel and office tower and many community amenities: event venues, park,
soccer field, tennis courts, swimming pools, and cafes. A retail spine unifies
the diverse program and creates transitional space between horizontal and
vertical. Undulating bands modulate natural light, and the tower contributes
density as well as iconography. In keeping with the scale of the city, the
design creates a commuter and communal hub resonant with the future development
of Tirana.
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