Architecture Design

University of Arts / Artech Studio

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About the project

As Albania’s sole higher education institution training artists in Music, Fine Arts, and Performing Arts, this project reinterprets a legacy founded in 1966. Originally the Higher Institute of Arts—uniting the State Conservatory, School of Fine Arts, and “Aleksandër Moisiu” High School of Actors—the institution was elevated to university level in 1990 as the Academy of Arts. Our design respects this heritage while projecting a contemporary identity. The facade serves as a natural extension of the volumetric concept, introducing phasing on the upper four floors. While the module remains consistent, the phased articulation creates dynamic rhythm. Crack lines are kept simple, while two distinct cladding materials highlight the phasing. The volume extends parallel to two bordering streets, making all facades easily perceptible from both primary perspectives. The result is a building that balances artistic expression with urban clarity—a worthy home for Albania’s future artists.
Location:
Tirana, Albania
Year:
2023
Typology:
Education
Status:
Proposal
Architectural design by:
Artech Studio

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