The Albanian capital Tirana is currently undergoing a construction boom that has resulted in a remarkable number of unusual high-profile buildings, including BIG’s National Theatre of Albania and MVRDV’s Downtown One Tirana. The latest project will create a new headquarters for a TV station and will take the form of carelessly stacked film reels.
The Klan TV Headquarters is designed by Portuguese firm OODA – not to be confused with US-based ODA – in collaboration with local firm Artech.
We’ve no word on its height yet, but we do know the building will consist of eight floors, each one situated in a separate reel-like section. These will be arranged slightly staggered, creating terrace areas and cantilevering sections. The exterior will also feature a large screen for displaying sports and other events.
The interior, meanwhile, will host office space and TV studios, which will be arranged in a circular fashion around a large central atrium. The use of minimal columns and the glass facade and skylight are designed to ensure ample natural light permeates within, while also offering choice views of the surrounding area.