The Albanian Kaleidoscope - Reconstruction and Musealization of the National Historical Museum / Casanova + Hernandez Architects

THE TRANSFORMATIVE ROLE OF ARCHITECTURE: FROM IDEOLOGICAL INSTRUMENT TO PLATFORM FOR CRITICAL ENGAGEMENT — Tirana is rapidly transforming, reflecting Albania's shift from decades of communist isolation toward a modern Mediterranean destination. The proliferation of towers designed by international architects makes this shift highly visible. However, a more subtle yet equally significant transformation is taking place within the city's cultural infrastructure.

The Albanian Kaleidoscope - Reconstruction and Musealization of the National Historical Museum / Casanova + Hernandez Architects
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  • architects: Casanova + Hernandez Architects
  • Location: Tiranë, Albania
  • Project Year: 2026
  • Photographs: MIR
  • Photographs: Courtesy of Casanova + Hernandez Architects
  • Area: 21400.0 m2

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