Toptani Shopping Center: Urban Retail Innovation in Tirana's Heart
Contemporary Retail Architecture Redefining Albania’s Capital.
Toptani Shopping Center stands as a landmark of modern retail architecture in the heart of Tirana, where innovative design meets urban functionality in a seamless blend of commerce and public space. This distinctive development features a striking curved façade with a sophisticated mint-green glass exterior that has become an iconic element of the capital’s evolving skyline.
Fluid Architecture: Merging Form and Function
- Sculptural Curved Façade
- Translucent Layered Exterior
- Strategic Natural Lighting
- Vertical Circulation Visibility
- Public Space Integration
- Urban Connectivity Enhancement
AllGlass Solutions: Creating a Retail Landmark
Signature Structural Façade
Comprehensive structural glazing system creating the building's distinctive mint-green exterior that balances transparency with solar performance
Performance-Engineered Glazing
Custom glass specifications with advanced coatings that control solar heat gain while preserving optimal conditions for merchandise display
Frameless Shop Frontages
Minimalist glass storefronts maximizing visibility for retail spaces while maintaining the building's clean architectural lines
Integrated Technical Solutions
Specialized glass applications addressing the unique requirements of a curved building form while ensuring weather tightness and thermal efficiency
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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