Article source: Coop Himmelblau

Architectural and urban design strategies
As the future political center of the Albanian Republic, the Open Parliament of Albania creates an outstanding architectural landmark in one of the main parts of Tirana’s urban fabric. Situated along the compositional axis of the city, it is located in vicinity to the major governmental institutions.

The Open Parliament of Albania - Photo by Markus Pillhofer

• Architect: Coop Himmelblau
• Site area: 28,000 m²
• Gross floor area: 38.650 m2
• Footprint: 13 100 m²
• Height: 36 m, Highest Point 50 m
• Length: 88 m, Office Building 70 m
• Width: 60 m, Office Building 70 m

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