"Albania is now witnessing an influx of ambitious projects, many by world-renowned international architects, that begin to redefine the skylines of Tirana and beyond. Albania's Prime Minister, and former Tirana mayor, Edi Rama, has even pointed out that 'Albania produces more architecture than the rest of Europe,' a claim that reflects a construction frenzy that has made architecture one of the most visible symbols of change in the country."
"designboom discusses this creative boom with key figures shaping Albania's transformation, including Stefano Boeri, MVRDV's Winy Maas, Christian Kerez, Beat Huesler of Oppenheim Architecture, and the team at Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, to explore how global architecture is helping redraw the cultural and urban landscape of the country. Pyramid of Tirana by MVRDV (read more here) | image © Ossip van Duivenbode"
"A former artist, Rama prioritized urban revitalization since his mayoral tenure in the early 2000s. He famously beautified drab facades with vibrant colors and cleared illegal structures, setting the stage for larger transformations. After becoming prime minister, Rama launched the Tirana of the New Generation initiative in 2014, personally inviting 32 international architects to reimagine the capital. Around the same time, Tirana's government commissioned Italian architect and urban planner Stefano Boeri to craft the Tirana 2030 Master Plan, envisioning sustainable growth, vertical development, and a massive 'orbital forest.' Boeri describes the city as 'the most interesting and up-to-date, and therefore the most controversial and debatable, museum of contemporary architecture in the world,' arguing that the sheer number and speed of projects have turned Tirana into an urban school of architecture in real time."
An influx of ambitious international architectural projects is redefining Tirana's skyline and urban landscape. Edi Rama prioritized urban revitalization through colorful facades and removal of illegal structures, creating conditions for larger transformations. In 2014 Rama launched the Tirana of the New Generation initiative and invited 32 international architects to reimagine the capital. The government commissioned Stefano Boeri to develop the Tirana 2030 Master Plan, proposing sustainable growth, vertical development, and an 'orbital forest.' The pace and number of projects have positioned Tirana as a live example of contemporary urban and cultural redesign influenced by global firms.
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