Credins Bank (Emin Duraku): Contemporary Corner Statement with Terra Cotta Façade
Bold Geometric Form Creates Distinctive Urban Presence
Credins Bank’s Emin Duraku branch stands as a striking architectural statement in Tirana, where contemporary design principles and distinctive materiality converge to create a memorable banking facility that serves as both corporate branch and mixed-use development. This impressive corner building, featuring a bold terra cotta façade with cylindrical glass balconies, creates a powerful visual presence at its prominent intersection—reflecting the institution’s position as one of Albania’s five largest banks and the first established with Albanian capital in 2003.
Contemporary Corner: Dramatic Form with Material Richness
- Sharp Corner Prow
- Warm Terra Cotta Cladding
- Cylindrical Glass Balconies
- Two-Story Banking Hall
- Prominent Brand Band
- Mixed Banking/Residential Program
AllGlass Solutions: Enhancing the Banking and Residential Experience
Signature Cylindrical Balconies
Custom-engineered curved glass systems for the distinctive cylindrical balconies that create the building's most memorable architectural feature while providing valuable outdoor space for residential units
Corner Feature Glazing
Specialized corner glazing that emphasizes the building's dramatic wedge form and creates a distinctive architectural moment at the property's most prominent point
Banking Hall Transparency
Premium glazing for the two-story banking hall that creates a welcoming, transparent environment for customers while maintaining security and providing excellent street visibility for the Credins brand
Residential Window Systems
High-performance window solutions for residential units that provide optimal living environments with natural light and views while complementing the building's terra cotta façade
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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