Eduardo Souto de Moura and OODA Design 180-Meter Mixed-Use Skyscraper in Tirana
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Starr Charles
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Summary
Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura has collaborated with Porto-based studio OODA to design a 180-meter mixed-use concrete skyscraper in Tirana, Albania. The Oricon Tower will feature a gridded concrete and glass facade and will be located beside OODA's recently completed Bond Tower. The 60,000-square-meter development will serve as an "urban gateway" to the city, containing various functions within its volume.
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Set to be built in the west of Tirana beside OODA's recently completed Bond Tower, the Oricon Tower will rise 180 metres and have a gridded concrete and glass form.
Contained within its 60,000-square-metre volume will be various functions serving as an "urban gateway" to the city.
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