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News • News • 2 Aug 2023
Oppenheim Architecture win the contract for the new Besa Museum in Tirana, Albania
In Tirana, Albania, Oppenheim Architecture has won the contract for Besa Museum, the capital city's newest cultural institution. Besa Museum will include exhibition spaces, archives, an auditorium, educational spaces, and a newly constructed wing under the exterior courtyard mirroring the original organization of the Ottoman structure. This winning scheme emerged from a two-phase competition with over 40 entries.
Courtesy Novità Communications
The Ministry of Culture of Albania selected the historic Toptani Residence as the museum's site because of its place in Albanian history and connection to one of the country's most historic families. In approaching the site's significance, Oppenheim Architecture worked closely... More
Project • By Oppenheim Architecture + Design LLP • Offices
KIRCHPLATZ OFFICE/RESIDENCE
The design of this adaptive re-use project was born initially out of a design competition initiated by the City of Muttenz/Basel. The design was based on the renovation of an historic farmhouse situated within the historic center core of the city. The original farmhouse was constructed in 1743. Today the converted farmhouse serves as an office for an architectural design company, provides community meeting space, and serves as a compelling link to a new, adjacent private residence.
The new design aimed to provide a fresh interpretation to the existing traditional features of the historic farmhouse building and it’s interior. This is achieved by creating new openings for natural daylight and by using a crisp white finish in the interiors... More