VAZO

Studio Farris Architects

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Future Projects – Residential. Hotels

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Albania

Company Name

Studio Farris Architects

 

COMPANY COUNTRY:

Belgium

ARCHITECTURAL CREDITS

Studio Farris Architects

Project Team
Studio Farris Architects
CLIENT OR OWNER NAME:

Dolphin Group

Project Name:
VAZO
Project Country:

Albania

Project City:
Vlora
Project Category:
Residential. Hotels
Project Area:
11.000
Completion Date:
Project overview

Vazo is a sculptural hotel complex embedded in Vlorë’s hillside. Shaped by the terrain, it features a public plaza, panoramic views, and circular volumes inspired by Albanian culture and nearby plazas. Two building clusters rise above, connected at ground level and split to preserve mountain views. With transparent facades and flowing forms, Vazo merges nature, architecture, and community into a new city landmark.

Project history

The client asked us in december of 2024 to design a hotel that would become an iconic and unique addition to Vlorë, while remaining respectful of its natural and cultural context. The site, currently located along a busy road, offers limited visibility of the stunning rocky slopes behind it. Our proposal redefines this space by carving a public plaza into the terrain, creating a calm rest point within the urban fabric. This new open space not only connects the street to the landscape, but also reveals panoramic views of the rocks, both from the city and the sea. By combining public accessibility with iconic architecture, the project aims to enrich daily life in Vlorë, offering a new destination for both residents and visitors.