The jury described BIG’s proposal as ambitious and distinctive, praising its approach to the relationship between architecture, landscape and the city.

The winning design transforms the site into a broader urban landscape with a unified identity and positions the development as a gateway to Tirana, the jury said.

It also praised the project’s integration with Rinia Park, saying the building’s elevated volume would allow natural light while the surrounding landscape would preserve space for nature.

It described the proposal as a strong basis for further development and highlighted its positioning as a gateway to Tirana, creating a clear relationship between the urban context and nature.

Another key feature was the proposed integration with park, which the design seeks to turn into a broader civic destination. The jury recommended that the developers work closely with the government and city authorities to ensure the park is properly maintained.

BIG competed against Barozzi Veiga of Spain, Cobe of Denmark, l’AUC of France and JDSA – Julien De Smedt Architects of France.

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