new photographs reveal the pyramid's vibrant new interiors, serving today as an education and events hub for young albanians.

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MVRDV breathes new life into the former communist monument of tirana.

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the project is inspired by ODA, the traditional space in albanian culture for welcoming and meeting people.

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the visitor center is endowed with KKAA's signature composition of uneven geometries and tessellated surfaces.

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OODA designs a dynamic facade for albanian TV headquarters offering sweeping panoramas toward the mountains and the city.

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with influence from the surrounding mountains, the building replicates rugged cliffs and sheer rock faces.

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the 'albanian carpet' introduces a vibrant public space, returning the waterfront to the people.

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rather than demolishing the brutalist structure, MVRDV's design will see it transformed into a new hub for tirana's cultural life.

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construction of the new mixed-use complex will start on site in 2020 and is scheduled for completion in 2023.

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the project is designed to symbolize the country, with a pixelated 'map' representing each town and city forming the façade.

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