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Tirana Bank (Ish Garda, Qendër)

Tirana Bank: Contemporary Banking Architecture with Brand-Forward Design

Financial Institution Identity Through Architectural Expression

Tirana Bank’s headquarters and branches represent a distinctive architectural approach to financial institution design, where contemporary forms and strong brand identity converge to create a recognizable banking presence across Albania. The buildings feature a consistent architectural language characterized by clean white stone façades with prominent yellow brand bands that create immediate visual recognition—reflecting the institution’s position as Albania’s first private bank, established in 1996, and now part of the powerful Balfin Group.

The bank’s architectural portfolio includes several distinctive buildings, from multi-story headquarters facilities to smaller branch locations, all united by a consistent design approach that prioritizes brand visibility and customer accessibility. From the dramatic vertical tower element with the bank’s logo at the main headquarters to the transparent ground-floor banking halls that create welcoming customer environments, every aspect of Tirana Bank’s architecture has been thoughtfully designed to communicate stability, accessibility, and contemporary financial services while maintaining a consistent visual identity across its 33-branch network.
Completion Date
October 2018
Clients
Tirana Bank / Balfin Group
Location
Tirana, Albania
Category
Financial Institution / Corporate Architecture
Technical Details
Structural glazing 8mm coolite kn166II tempered/alu 20 90% argon/ 44.1 stadip

Contemporary Financial: Strong Brand Integration with Architectural Clarity

The architectural concept of Tirana Bank embraces a contemporary approach that creates a distinctive financial institution identity through clean geometric forms and strong horizontal brand elements. The buildings’ crisp white stone façades and rhythmic window patterns establish a sophisticated institutional presence, while the bold yellow brand bands create immediate visual recognition across diverse urban contexts.

AllGlass Solutions: Enhancing the Banking Experience

Banking Hall Transparency

Custom-engineered glazing systems for ground-floor banking halls that create welcoming, transparent environments for customers while maintaining security and privacy where required

Vertical Tower Glazing

Specialized glazing for the distinctive vertical elements that serve as brand markers and architectural focal points at key branch locations

Upper Floor Office Windows

Premium window solutions for administrative spaces that provide optimal working environments with natural light and views while maintaining the building's distinctive horizontal expression

ATM Integration Solutions

Custom glazing applications that facilitate the integration of ATM facilities while maintaining architectural continuity and security

AllGlass provided comprehensive glazing solutions throughout Tirana Bank’s branch network that enhance the customer experience while supporting the institution’s distinctive architectural identity. Our systems create a perfect balance between transparency and security, with specialized solutions for each distinct area of these financial facilities that support both operational requirements and brand expression.

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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