Luzaj Tower

Concept and design by Coop Himmelb(l)au. Visualizations developed by Andi Halilaj and Josif Xhemali as part of Coop Himmelb(l)au Albania.

Location: Tirana, Albania
Year: 2025
Status: In Progress
Size: - m²

A 24-storey mixed-use tower on Vlora’s waterfront, balancing the scale of the coastline with the urban fabric behind. A timber-clad plinth activates the ground level, while a clear system of deep balconies defines the facade.

Twin waterfront towers with layered balconies overlooking the Ionian Sea — Residential towers facing the Vlora coastline

Residential tower with layered balconies and integrated greenery overlooking the waterfront — Tower facade shaped by deep terraces and planted balconies

View between the twin towers towards the Ionian coastline and waterfront promenade — Framed sea views between the residential towers

Interior living space with panoramic glazing and views towards the Ionian Sea — Living area defined by natural light, soft materials, and uninterrupted sea views

The tower is conceived as a vertical extension of the waterfront promenade, establishing a strong relationship between the city and the sea. A carefully articulated facade system creates depth, shading, and privacy, while the warm material palette softens the scale of the building within the coastal context. The project combines residential, hospitality, and public functions into a unified architectural expression overlooking the Ionian coastline.

Curved interior living space with floor-to-ceiling glazing overlooking the sea

Interior spa space overlooking the Ionian Sea at sunset

Waterfront view of the twin residential towers from the marina

Credits

Concept: Coop Himmelb(l)au
BIM & Visualization: Andi Halilaj, Josif Xhemali, Saeza Brahimaj as part of Coop Himmelb(l)au Albania (local studio)

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