MVRDV Unveils Spherical Sports Arena Design for Tirana, Albania
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Starr Charles
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Summary
Dutch architecture studio MVRDV has unveiled plans for The Grand Ballroom, a sports arena in Tirana, Albania, featuring a distinctive 100-meter-wide spherical design modeled on a sports ball. The mixed-use development will replace the existing Asllan Rusi Sports Palace and include a 6,000-seat arena with a glass oculus, along with retail space, apartments, and a hotel. The project represents a significant architectural intervention in Tirana's urban landscape.
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· 2 pulledDutch studio MVRDV has unveiled plans for The Grand Ballroom, a sports arena in Tirana, Albania, held within a 100-metre-wide sphere modelled on a sports ball.
Replacing the existing Asllan Rusi Sports Palace currently on the site, the mixed-use venue is set to include a 6,000-seat arena crowned by a glass oculus, alongside retail space, apartments and a hotel.
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