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OODA’s Unusual New Towers In Albania Stand In An Amusing Ballet Pose

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OODA is known for designing unique and unusual buildings, and one of its latest creations is called the Bond Tower – a pair of skyscrapers with kinks integrated into them, creating the shape of an oversized ballet pose. The tower reminds you of New York City’s “dancing” American Copper Buildings. The Bond Tower is designed to be a mixed-use residential project, and it is tucked away in Tirana, the capital of Albania. The building is named Bond because even though both towers have their central core, they are combined into one massive structure as they rise, and the firm defines them as one single building.

Designer: OODA

We are not sure how high the building is, but the taller structure will include 50 floors, making it a bona fide skyscraper, if not a massive one. The Bond Tower features a patterned facade that draws inspiration from the traditional Albanian carpets, and the surrounding mountains and countryside. Greenery has also been integrated into the landscaping, and rooftop terraces with native flora have been included. The interior of the building will include retail spaces and offices on the lower floors and a hotel space above. The uppermost stories will include apartments, and floor space will be boosted with the help of balconies.

“Characterized by two interconnected volumes of different heights that meet in a plié in the urban landscape, creating a silhouette reminiscent of the grace of a ballet, the interplay of these forms avoids the creation of a massive urban volume, giving the building an elegant and iconic presence,” says OODA. “Inspired by the Albanian mountains, the public and green spaces integrated around the building are designed to encourage dialogue and enrich community life.”

The Bond Tower will be a wonderful architectural addition to Tirana, which has seen an amazing construction boom in the past couple of years. At the moment we are unsure when the Bond Tower will be completed, but according to OODA the initial construction work has started.

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Staggered Skyscraper In Tirana Is Made Up Of 13 Cube Volumes Making It A “Unique Vertical Village”

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Designed by Portuguese studio OODA, this stunning and impressive skyscraper is made up of 13 staggered cube volumes and is intended to be the design for the Hora Vertikale residential development in Tirana. It is supposed to be unveiled in spring 2024 and is designed to be a 140-meter-tall building that will house apartments placed over a park amped with multiple public amenities.

Designer: OODA

Nestled in the Albanian capital Tirana, OODA designed the Hora Vertikale to engage with the local community and describes the towering structure as “a unique vertical village set amidst a large green city”. 13 cubes have been designed and created in seven variations, and each cube measures 22.5 meters by 22.4 meters and is seven stories tall, which is typically the height of buildings in Tirana.

The foundation or base of the building comprises three rows of three cubes, with a couple of them set apart and rotated a bit to create a narrow gap. Two side-by-side cubes sit on the top, followed by two singular ones that in turn form an expansive building that is six cubes tall. The cube at the top will be equipped with angular balconies that are supported by columns punctuating the perimeter. “Each cube embodies a unique concept related to art and is also inspired by the local vernacular,” said OODA.

What makes the building even more impressive, is that it will be made from locally sourced materials from Albanian, which will reduce its carbon footprint, and also provide support to local businesses.

“The result is a building that leaves a lasting impact on both city visitors and those who live there,” said the studio. “From a distance, the building presents distinct elevations and perceptions from different views around the city. Up close, the concept’s playful interplay reveals its secrets, and the compositions step back from the main road towards the park at the rear, creating the most adequate transition in terms of scale.”

This stunning building is set to be the latest high-profile skyscraper to be constructed in Tirana with a rather unique design that instantly grabs eyeballs.

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