en.Wedoany.com Reported - Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura has released the final renderings of the new Dhermi Resort in Albania, which has now entered the construction phase. First announced in 2024, the resort is one of several coastal development proposals in Albania over the past decade, located along the southern mountainous coastline. The design responds to the local forested coastal mountain landscape—forests cover most of Albania's territory—aiming to preserve the forest's character while integrating with the rugged terrain, craggy rocks, steep slopes, and dense pine and cypress groves.
The resort occupies two plots of land, one large and one small, comprising 366 apartments and 77 villas across sixteen different types of varying sizes and layouts. The building plans consist of a series of squares, with varying section heights, offering different spatial experiences for the hotel, apartments, and villas. Each type is arranged according to the site's topography, positioned on platforms rather than excavated into the landscape. Within this framework, the layout avoids large trees and existing vegetation, conceived as a light veil draped over the landscape.
The base is constructed from local stone, extending with the undulating terrain, with various volumes connected by outdoor stairs, bridges, and walkways. The color palette of the paving stones is derived from samples of the surrounding landscape. Although the volumes vary in scale and form, a unified color scheme and facade treatment of concrete and glazed tiles achieve a cohesive whole, allowing the architecture to blend into the landscape and reflect the surrounding light and shadow.
The final composition is defined by the relationship between horizontal platforms and vertical growth; the buildings sit among the trees, facing the Adriatic Sea. Guest rooms feature large windows, balconies, terraces, and pools, creating an open and airy atmosphere. A main public building is situated between the volumes, housing a social club, restaurant, gym, and a series of pools. The central courtyard of this public building deviates from the project's overall rectilinear language, winding around a group of ancient trees.
Other recently announced projects globally include: Kengo Kuma & Associates' first project in Ecuador—a 32-story mixed-use tower set to rise in Quito's central business district; Wilmotte & Associés' renovation of the 63 Building in Seoul, which will house a new branch of the Centre Pompidou in France, in collaboration with the local Hanwha Cultural Foundation; and Tsuyoshi Tane's "Sea of Time – TOHOKU," a permanent museum in Tomioka, Japan, designed specifically to showcase the artworks of Tatsuo Miyajima. The University of Toronto has also unveiled plans for a new health research and education facility, designed by MVRDV and Diamond Schmitt Architects in collaboration with Two Row Architect.
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