Vlora International Airport

From the moment passengers enter, they are greeted by a flood of soft pink tones, directly referencing the salt fields of Kriporja e Nartës. The unique color palette, derived from the presence of the microalga Dunaliella salina, sets the tone for a warm, calming, and unexpected travel environment — far from the neutral, generic aesthetics often found in terminals. What makes this interior design truly distinctive and unseen in Albania is its spatial structure: Vertical white rods cascade from the ceiling like crystallized salt formations, creating a rhythmic, kinetic field that defines the space with both light and texture. Suspended circular planters float like sculptural islands, introducing lush greenery that contrasts and complements the mineral pink flooring, creating a dialogue between land and lagoon, salt and flora. The material language and morphological references are deeply rooted in local ecology but are reinterpreted through a futuristic and poetic lens, transforming