JOY
JOY
2024
Tirana
Albania
Architecture has always been a symbol of human presence on Earth, leaving traces of humanity’s work and aspirations since its inception. Although humankind is still at the early stages of the evolutionary ladder, it has taken on a significant role in the management of the planet.
This building consciously embraces the symbolic role of drawing a parallel between geological sedimentation—dating back to the Earth’s formation—and the inclusion of human beings in this ongoing stratification of the planet’s surface.
Joy Tirana highlights contemporary humanity’s capacity to create interventions defined by both lightness and intelligence. Its materials and colors reflect the geological strength of Albania, serving as a sincere symbolic representation of its land.
In an ideal sense, the stratigraphy of what lies beneath is brought to the surface, rising in its natural state to meet the sunlight—bridging earth and sky, the space in which human life unfolds. It is a celebration of the human will to exist in harmony with nature, stabilizing its forces in this corner of paradise.
At the heart of this project, we introduce an Ispace—a space that embodies the sensitive nature of human spatial perception. This public space, dedicated to air and freedom, strengthens the social fabric of the community and aligns with Albania’s national efforts to foster a healthy, inclusive urban environment.
