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Regeneration of the tourist entrance area of Shirokë — Shkodër
- Client
- Fondi Shqiptar i Zhvillimit (FSHZH)
- Location
- Shirokë, Shkodër, Albania
- Service
- Design
- Period
- October 2024 – May 2025
- Status
- Completed
- Reference no.
- 2025-003
The project
The project is conceived in full harmony with the opposite bank of the river Buna. Extending along the road that links the New Buna Bridge with the square of the former slaughterhouse, it foresees a long panoramic promenade at the water's edge, with terraced steps descending to the level of the river. The area around the mosque is conceived as a wide public square, a gathering point for visitors and for the community. To the north, the old warehouses are converted into a pavilion with a metal cladding whose motifs are inspired by the traditional Xhubleta, housing a bar-restaurant. At the heart of the project, a new stepped path eases the ascent towards Mount Tarabosh, offering a continuous experience between river and mountain within a single itinerary. The two ends of the path are a floating pier over the river and a panoramic balcony on the slopes of Tarabosh. The zigzag steps are integrated with recreational spaces and playgrounds for all ages, while a dedicated parking area is placed at the entrance of the park to ensure optimal accessibility.
What we did
FROM OUR TEAM: Urban study and accessibility concept for the area; Design of the pedestrian trails on steeply sloping terrain and of the parking area at the entrance; Hydraulic and hydrological models for the water systems; Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); Structural calculations and reports for all the components; Cost estimates according to the detailed design; Implementation design of the electrical installations; Topographic and photogrammetric survey; Geological report and study; Implementation of the GIS system. RELEVANCE FOR THE GREEN COAST II MOBILITY ASSIGNMENT: a direct reference for designing mobility on terrain with considerable slopes — precisely the main limiting condition of Green Coast II. The project resolves access from the water level up to the high elevations of Tarabosh, with a continuous trail, panoramic stopping points and parking positioned at the entrance of the system.
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