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Italstone

Italstone: Contemporary Commercial Architecture with Distinctive Yellow Frame

Bold Brand Expression Through Architectural Form

Italstone headquarters stands as a striking architectural statement, where contemporary design principles and strong brand identity converge to create a distinctive commercial landmark for Albania’s leading marble, granite, and quartz supplier. This impressive facility, which represents the growth of a company established in 1998, features multiple buildings with a consistent architectural language characterized by bold yellow frames surrounding expansive glass façades—creating a powerful visual presence that reflects the company’s premium positioning in the natural stone market.

The Italstone complex includes both showroom/office buildings and production facilities, all united by the distinctive yellow frame motif that has become synonymous with the brand. From the three-story showroom building with its dramatic horizontal banding and extensive glazing to the larger production facility with its more utilitarian approach, every structure in the complex has been thoughtfully designed to create a cohesive corporate identity that communicates quality, technology, and innovation for a company that has established international partnerships with world-renowned marble producers.
Completion Date

2016

Clients
Italstone
Location
Tirana, Albania
Category
Commercial / Industrial
Technical Details
Structural glazing 8mm coolite kn166II tempered/alu 20 90% argon/ 44.1 stadip

Contemporary Commercial: Bold Framing with Material Contrast

The architectural concept of Italstone embraces a contemporary approach that creates a distinctive corporate identity through the bold yellow framing elements that wrap each building in the complex. This signature design element establishes a sophisticated commercial aesthetic that communicates the premium positioning of a company specializing in luxury stone products, while the extensive glazing provides both abundant natural light for interior spaces and creates a perfect showcase for displaying the company’s products.

AllGlass Solutions: Creating a Premium Stone Showcase

Showroom Curtain Wall

Custom-engineered structural glazing system for the showroom building that maximizes visibility of stone displays while providing superior thermal performance and solar control

Office Area Transparency

Premium glazing for administrative spaces that provides optimal working environments with natural light and views while maintaining the building's distinctive architectural language

Horizontal Banding Integration

Specialized glazing system that incorporates the distinctive horizontal banding elements while maintaining visual continuity across the façade

Production Facility Windows

High-performance window systems for the production building that balance natural light with the durability requirements of an industrial environment

AllGlass provided comprehensive glazing solutions throughout the Italstone complex that enhance both the showroom experience and operational efficiency. Our systems create a perfect balance between transparency and performance, with specialized solutions for each distinct building that support both the company’s brand identity and its functional requirements.

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.

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