{"id":12816,"date":"2025-07-24T16:29:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T09:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/oppenheim-architecture-unveils-all-red-vlore-beach-tower-as-part-of-albanias-coastal-revival\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T16:29:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T09:29:29","slug":"oppenheim-architecture-unveils-all-red-vlore-beach-tower-as-part-of-albanias-coastal-revival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/oppenheim-architecture-unveils-all-red-vlore-beach-tower-as-part-of-albanias-coastal-revival\/","title":{"rendered":"oppenheim architecture unveils all-red vlore beach tower as part of albania\u2019s coastal revival"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">Oppenheim Architecture reveals 21-story landmark in Albania<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Set against the shimmering backdrop of the Adriatic Sea, Vlore Beach Tower by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/oppenheim-architecture\/\"><strong>Oppenheim Architecture<\/strong><\/a> introduces a striking presence to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/architecture-in-albania\/\"><strong>Albania\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> fast-changing waterfront skyline as part of the city\u2019s Beach Urban Development (find designboom\u2019s previous coverage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/architecture\/oppenheim-architecture-village-scale-blocks-vibrant-towers-albania-coast-07-09-2025\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Just three kilometers south of Vlore\u2019s historic center, this all-red architectural landmark is taking shape and is currently under construction. Rising 21 stories from a prominent corner site along the developing marina district of the city, the project responds to a place in flux. As Vlore grows and its waterfront transforms, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/residential-architecture-interiors\/\"><strong>residential tower<\/strong><\/a> aims to anchor that change.<\/p>\n<p>all visualizations by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mir.no\/\">MIR\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">all-red concrete facade envelopes Vlore Beach Tower<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For the design, the <a href=\"https:\/\/oppenoffice.com\/\"><strong>Miami- and Basel-based team<\/strong><\/a> at Oppenheim Architecture design takes cues from the idea of genius loci, the spirit of place, a concept made famous by Norwegian architect and theorist Christian Norberg-Schulz. Vlore Beach Tower aims to belong to its setting, an intention that comes through in its material choices. The facade is made of bush-hammered concrete, its warm reddish tone reflecting the mineral palette of southern Albania. Loggias wrap around each residential level, offering shade, air, and framed views of the sea, extending daily life outdoors in a way that feels natural for the Mediterranean climate.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>At street level, a large volumetric carve-out forms a public plaza and retail frontage, activating the base of the tower and connecting it to the beach and the adjacent Vlore Beach Masterplan. This threshold invites passersby into the space, encouraging movement between the promenade, the marina, and the tower\u2019s public realm. Part of this base includes a media wall of vertical LED strips, which can display digital art, storytelling, or even local events.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>this all-red architectural landmark is taking shape and is currently under construction<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">107 residential units compose the project<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Vlore Beach Tower houses 107 residential units, ranging from compact one-bedrooms to expansive duplex penthouses, each oriented for optimal views and daylight. The uppermost floor is reserved as a private sanctuary for the penthouses\u2019 resting spaces, while a rooftop bar offers panoramic views of the water and the city beyond \u2014 becoming a shared social landmark. Circulation is kept clear and intuitive, with dedicated entrances for residences, offices, the rooftop venue, and the underground garage, the latter of which preserves the ground plane as a fully walkable and public urban surface.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Through this project, Oppenheim Architecture aims to contribute meaningfully to the transformation of Albania\u2019s southern coastline with a design that suggests a model of contextual sensitivity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>the project responds to a place in flux<\/p>\n<p>at street level, a large volumetric carve-out forms a public plaza and retail frontage<\/p>\n<p>a striking presence to Albania\u2019s fast-changing skyline<\/p>\n<p>this residential tower aims to anchor the Vlore waterfront transformation<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>the warm reddish tone reflects the mineral palette of southern Albania<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>extending daily life outdoors<\/p>\n<p>loggias wrap around each residential level, offering shade, air, and framed views of the sea<\/p>\n<p>Vlore Beach Tower houses 107 residential units<\/p>\n<p>the uppermost floor is reserved as a private sanctuary for the penthouses\u2019 resting spaces<\/p>\n<p>encouraging movement between the promenade, the marina, and the tower\u2019s public realm<\/p>\n<p>rising 21 stories from a prominent corner site along the developing marina district of the city<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>a media wall of vertical LED strips can display digital art, storytelling, or even local events<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>name: <\/strong>Vlore Beach Tower<\/p>\n<p><strong>architect:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/oppenoffice.com\/\">Oppenheim Architecture\u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oppenheimarchitecture\/\">@oppenheimarchitecture<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>location:<\/strong> Vlore, Albania<\/p>\n<p><strong>land area:<\/strong> 1,558 square meters<\/p>\n<p><strong>built-up area:<\/strong> 16,576 square meters<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>client:<\/strong> Materia Cons 01<\/p>\n<p><strong>architect of record:<\/strong> Laago Architects<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oppenheim team:<\/strong> Chad Oppenheim, Beat Huesler, Tom McKeogh, Rasem Kamal, Jose Maria Urbiola, Joana Sousa, Kristijan Markoc, Daniela Abella, Olha Tymczuk, Martino Cucurnia, Inaya Berger, Samuel Heitz<\/p>\n<p><strong>visualizations: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mir.no\/\">MIR\u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mir.no\/\">@mir.no<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/architecture\/oppenheim-architecture-red-vlore-beach-tower-albania-coastal-revival-07-24-2025\/\">oppenheim architecture unveils all-red vlore beach tower as part of albania\u2019s coastal revival<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/\">designboom | architecture &amp; design magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oppenheim Architecture reveals 21-story landmark in Albania \u00a0 Set against the shimmering backdrop of the Adriatic Sea, Vlore Beach Tower by Oppenheim Architecture introduces a striking presence to Albania\u2019s fast-changing waterfront skyline as part of &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[142],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.7 - 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