QTU Shopping Center: Iconic Retail Façade Transformation
Revolutionary Design Creates Albania’s Most Recognizable Commercial Landmark
QTU Shopping Center’s dramatic façade stands as one of Albania’s most distinctive architectural statements, where bold contemporary design and innovative structural glazing converge to create an unmistakable retail landmark. This striking exterior renovation, completed in 2018 as part of a comprehensive €15 million redevelopment, features a spectacular geometric pattern in vibrant red glass panels that has transformed the building into an instantly recognizable icon on Tirana’s urban landscape.
Tirana, Albania
Brand Expression: Architecture as Visual Identity
- Distinctive Diamond Pattern
- Brand-Integrated Design
- Dynamic Visual Rhythm
- Bold Color Strategy
- Day-Night Transformation
- Long-Distance Recognition
AllGlass Solutions: Creating an Iconic Façade
Signature Red Panel System
Custom-engineered structural glazing system featuring specialized red glass panels arranged in the distinctive diamond pattern that defines the building's new identity
Technical Performance Integration
High-performance glazing system that balances dramatic visual impact with practical requirements for thermal performance, durability, and maintenance
Integrated Logo Feature
Premium white glass elements incorporated seamlessly into the façade pattern to create the center's "Q" logo as an integral architectural feature
Day-Night Visibility Strategy
Specialized glass specifications and lighting integration that ensure the façade maintains its visual impact and brand recognition both day and night
Technical Details About This Project
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, with custom red color treatment for the distinctive façade 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
- Distinctive brand expression through innovative façade treatment
- Superior thermal performance despite extensive glass surfaces
- Enhanced energy efficiency contributing to reduced operational costs
- Weather resistance ensuring long-term durability in urban conditions
- Safety and security through combination of tempered and laminated glass
- Maintenance optimization with specialized surface treatments
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