Best Western Premier Ark Hotel: Contemporary Hospitality Architecture with Dynamic Form
Curved Façade Creates Distinctive Airport Presence
Best Western Premier Ark Hotel stands as a striking architectural statement directly across from Tirana International Airport, where contemporary design principles and hospitality functionality converge to create Albania’s first Best Western Premier property. This impressive five-story hotel, constructed in 2009 by Shijaku L.T.D. and renovated in 2020, features a dramatic curved blue glass façade with distinctive terra cotta-colored composite panel accents that create a sophisticated, dynamic presence appropriate for a premium airport hotel serving both business and leisure travelers.
Contemporary Hospitality: Dynamic Form with Material Contrast
- Sweeping Curved Glass Façade
- Terra Cotta Vertical Accent Pavilion
- Horizontal White Banding Elements
- Transparent Ground-Floor Public Spaces
- Multi-Story Atrium with Hanging Plants
- Landscaped Exterior Amenity Areas
AllGlass Solutions: Creating a Premium Airport Hotel Experience
Signature Curved Curtain Wall
Custom-engineered structural glazing system for the dramatic curved main volume that creates the hotel's most distinctive architectural feature while providing superior solar control for guest comfort and energy efficiency
Multi-Story Atrium Glazing
Specialized interior glazing systems for the dramatic atrium space that incorporate hanging plants and create visual connections between floors while maintaining acoustic separation
Vertical Entrance Pavilion
Premium glass curtain wall for the terra cotta-framed entrance pavilion that creates a welcoming, transparent threshold while providing visibility for ground-floor public functions
Guest Room Window Systems
High-performance window solutions for the 60 guest rooms and suites that provide mountain views and natural light while ensuring acoustic privacy from airport operations
Technical Details About This Project
Structural glazing 8mm coolite kn166II tempered
Exterior tempered glass with 8mm thickness featuring "Cool-Lite KN166 II" coating (manufactured by Saint-Gobain) that provides advanced solar control and thermal insulation while maintaining a neutral appearance. The tempering process significantly increases strength and safety.
ALU 20 90% argon
20mm aluminum spacer between glass panes, filled 90% with argon gas for superior thermal insulation and condensation resistance.
44.1 stadip
Interior laminated safety glass (4mm+4mm with 1mm PVB safety interlayer) of the Stadip brand, providing enhanced security, UV protection, and acoustic performance.
System Benefits
- Balanced solar performance allowing abundant natural light while controlling heat gain
- Superior thermal insulation contributing to energy efficiency and interior comfort
- Enhanced safety through combination of tempered and laminated glass components
- Improved acoustic performance creating ideal environments for commercial spaces
- Distinctive aesthetic appearance that defines the building's architectural identity
- Durability and longevity ensuring lasting performance in high-traffic urban environments
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