By Dean Murray via SWNS
A sassy new skyscraper resembles a cheeky leg pose.
Bond Tower in Albania’s capital Tirana is based on a ballet-like stance, a plié, which sees one knee bent.
Located in the western part of the city’s development zone, the 50-floor tower will feature residential, commercial, office and hotel space.
Portuguese architect OODA says: “More than just a building, Bond is a dance of connection and harmony, a gateway to new urban experiences, emerging as a living structure that embodies connection, cultural heritage and urban transformation.
“Just as a dancer weaves precision into every movement, this building weaves history and culture into a tapestry that reflects the city’s evolving identity.”
The geometric structure of the building reflects the traditional patterns of Albanian carpets, while the public and green spaces integrated around the building are inspired by the Albanian mountain.
OODA adds: “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.”
OODA spokesperson Marina Rodrigues said: “The project has recently received construction permission and construction is due to start in September.
“We don’t have an estimated completion date yet; in our experience a project of this size takes around four years to complete.”
