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As much as we love skyscrapers, we find that the color, or lack thereof in skylines needs to be addressed. That’s what drew us to this red skyscraper, which is set to rise in the Albanian city of Tirana. It should quickly impact the built landscape when it is completed.

Designed by Bofill Arquitectura and UDV Architects, Barcelona Tower is an upcoming skyscraper in Tirana, Standing at 202 meters with 51 floors. It will be among the tallest buildings in the country.

The tower’s design features a sleek, modern aesthetic, reflecting Tirana’s urban development. Construction is approved, and upon completion, it will significantly impact the city’s skyline, and add a pop of color that might inspire other architects.   

Dezeen photograph of a striking red skyscraper rising in Tirana, Albania — a tower by Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura with a bold, saturated red facade that creates a commanding presence on the city's skyline, applying the firm's signature monumental scale to the Albanian capital

The renders are courtesy of Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura.

By Moss & Fog Staff

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Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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