A new landmark of health for Albania and the Balkan region. The building settles into the terrain as a measured, respectful presence, capable of establishing a continuous relationship with the surrounding mountain landscape. Its elongated form and discreet verticality recall the idea dear to masters such as Álvaro Siza that architecture should not impose itself on nature, but rather complete it. This state-of-the-art multispecialty hospital will strengthen Albania’s healthcare ecosystem, expand access to specialised care, develop local expertise, and support the country’s ambition to become a regional hub for medical excellence. Through the careful renovation of a historic landmark, the project preserves architectural heritage while introducing modern healthcare facilities designed around patient safety, accessibility, comfort, and clinical excellence. Blending tradition and innovation, it transforms the existing building into a contemporary healthcare destination that respects its past while looking confidently to the future. On the ground floor, a versatile commercial space offers areas for both hospital and public use, enriching the liveability and functionality of the entire complex. The hospital, distributed over the entire height of the building, is characterised by an architecture that exploits the terraces to organise the interior spaces in a fluid and natural way, adapting perfectly to the landscape. Conceived as an entirely new private facility for Tirana, the project sets a new standard of care for the region. The façade, with its rhythm of deep horizontal slabs and slender vertical mullions, filters daylight and frames long views over the surrounding hills, while the stepped terraces soften the mass of the volume. Inside, the reception hall opens as a bright, uninterrupted space, where warm neutral tones and softly diffused light replace the clinical atmosphere of conventional hospitals. Public areas, diagnostic departments and operating theatres are layered vertically and connected by clearly legible paths, so that advanced medical equipment sits inside spaces designed for reassurance rather than intimidation.
