OODA Designs Tower Formed by Two Interconnected Bodies in an Urban Setting

OODA designs a new tower as two Interconnected bodies that meet in a plié in the urban landscape.

The 50-floor tower is designed to become an icon of development and modernization of the Albanian capital. The building unites residential, commercial, office, and hotel space, reflecting the city’s vibrant urban life.

Facades have the power to represent, transform, and reflect the history and culture of a society. The parametric structure of the building reflects the traditional patterns of Albanian carpets, creating a unique texture on the facade. The building weaves history and culture into a tapestry that reflects the city’s evolving identity, bringing the influences of historical heritage in contemporary architectural practices.

Characterized by two interconnected volumes of different heights that meet in a plié in the urban landscape, the interplay of these forms avoids the creation of a massive urban volume, giving the building an elegant look.

Inspired by the Albanian mountains, the public and green spaces integrated around the building are designed to enrich community life. The vegetation mimics the natural gradation found in these mountains, with resilient plants on the higher levels reflecting the high-altitude flora, and varied plantings on the lower levels echoing the mountain valleys, providing a diverse and enriching experience with an interesting variety of textures and scents.