Tirana County · Skanderbeg Square / northeastern corner

Skanderbeg Building

A face takes shape in the balconies of the Skanderbeg Building, also known as Tirana’s Rock. MVRDV’s approximately 85-metre mixed-use tower is designed as a sculptural portrait of Albania’s national hero beside the square that bears his name. Curved balconies form the features while the apartments behind them retain practical internal layouts. The broad outdoor edges also provide shade, connecting the building’s expressive appearance with the everyday experience of living inside.

Under construction

Researched by Oyopo
Last checked: October 19, 2026

Architecture & project view

Architectural visualisation of the sculptural Skanderbeg Building · Skanderbeg Building · MVRDV · Visualisation © MVRDV

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01 · The project

Key project facts

Developer: ANA sh.p.k. and VI&VI sh.p.k.
Location: Tirana
Property types: Apartments above offices and ground-level commercial space
Storeys: 20 residential floors above four office levels and a commercial level, according to MVRDV
Residences: Not yet confirmed
Land area: Not yet confirmed
Unit sizes: Not yet confirmed
Announced completion: No verified completion date

More perspectives

Architectural visualisation of the planned tower beside Skanderbeg Square · Skanderbeg Building · MVRDV · Visualisation © MVRDV

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Architectural visualisation: Night-time view of the planned sculptural tower · Skanderbeg Building · MVRDV · Visualisation © MVRDV

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Planned amenities

Planned wraparound balconies with integrated planters
Planned office and commercial spaces below the apartments
Design provisions for shaded outdoor space and natural cross-ventilation

These facilities are described in the project presentation. This does not confirm that they are already open for use.

02 · The location

Location & surroundings

Skanderbeg Building

Tirana

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Approximate location from the project source map, not a surveyed building point. Open in OpenStreetMap

The northeastern corner of Skanderbeg Square in central Tirana. The approximate site marker comes from MVRDV’s project map and is not a surveyed building footprint or individual apartment entrance.

Architecture in detail

Architectural visualisation: Daytime view of the planned balcony facade · Skanderbeg Building · MVRDV · Visualisation © MVRDV

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Architectural visualisation: Night-time view of the planned development · Skanderbeg Building · MVRDV · Visualisation © MVRDV

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03 · Development

Progress & timeline

Under construction

Under construction according to MVRDV’s current “On site” status. An MVRDV presentation in Tirana on 29 April 2026 discussed the façade concept and its realisation. No final completion date or current overall construction percentage has been verified. The visualisations show the intended finished design.

No verified completion date

This is the building progress described by our sources when we last checked. Different buildings, shared facilities and handovers may have different timelines.

More project views

Architectural visualisation: View of the proposed building from the rear street · Skanderbeg Building · MVRDV · Visualisation © MVRDV

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