Casa Italia - Mega Outlet: Bold Commercial Architecture with Distinctive Brand Expression
Albania’s First Outlet Mall Creates Landmark Retail Destination
Casa Italia stands as a striking architectural statement at the Kamëz Overpass on the Tirana-Durrës Highway, where bold color and distinctive form converge to create Albania’s first and only outlet mall. Completed in 2006 with a €1.65 million budget, this prominent commercial complex features two complementary five-story buildings that create a distinctive retail landmark through their contrasting architectural treatments—one with a vibrant orange-paneled façade featuring a rhythmic pattern of vertical elements, and the other with a more transparent approach showcasing retail signage and merchandise.
Contemporary Commercial: Vibrant Expression with Brand Integration
- Vibrant Orange Façade Panels
- Transparent Retail Displays
- Prominent Rooftop Signage
- Connecting Bridge Element
- Multi-Level Retail Experience
- Integrated Brand Advertising
AllGlass Solutions: Creating a Dynamic Retail Environment
Retail Display Façade
Custom-engineered glazing system for the shopping center building that maximizes visibility of merchandise and brand signage while providing superior thermal performance and solar control
Entrance Systems
Premium commercial entrance solutions that ensure high durability under heavy foot traffic while maintaining the architectural expression of each building
Bridge Connection Glazing
Specialized glazing for the upper-level bridge that connects the two buildings, creating a transparent link that maintains visual continuity while providing weather protection
Signage Integration
Façade systems designed to accommodate extensive brand signage and advertising, with appropriate structural support and visibility considerations
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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