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REBIRTH O F VLORE P ORT, ALBANIA
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West Segment
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Existing
The west segment is wider and sandy, facing
traditionally touristic structures as well high rise
structures.
CITY OF VLORE
opportunities
- Beach promenade running along the coast line
- Hotels to house visiting tourists
- Good possible location for Vlore, University
- green space or new park to connect the inner city with the ocean front
Vlore Port
Port of Vlore “The Hinge”
Existing
Vlore Port
Currently an unused industrial port area that
connects the west and south segments. The port
of Vlore is the deepest port off the country’s
coast.
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- Civic center location
- Maritime cruise ship destination
- market
- Water front park
South Segment
independence museum
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Existing
retail buildings
public buildings
The south segment is narrow and very well defined. A state highway is currently located here
and follows the shore line.
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- Move the state highway inland
- Beach promenade/boardwalk that follows the coast
- park and green space
- Hotels and resturants
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REBIRTH OF VL O RE P O RT, AL B ANIA
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Albania is located in Southeastern Europe, officially known as the Republic of Albania. It is
bordered by Kosovo to the northeast, Montenegro to the northwest, Macedonia to the East,
and Greece to the South. The district of Vlore
is located on the Southern boarder adjacent
to the Adriatic Sea. It is comprised of nine municipalities, four cities, and ninety nine villages.
The country has an interesting and tangled
past. Modern-day Albania at various times in
history has been a part of Roman provinces
of Dalmatia, Macedonia, and the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire collapsed and Albania gained its independence in 1912. Independence was gained in Vlore, as the city was
the only secure place in Albania. The country
remained a Principality, Kingdom, and Republic until 1939 when it was invaded by Italy.
This event led to a string of new government
orders in Albania including Greater Albania,
Nazi protectorate, Socialist People’s Republic, and the Party of Labor. In 1991 the Socialist Republic was dissolved and the Republic
of Albania was established. Currently Albania
is operating as a parliamentary democracy.
mixed use 10 + stories
mixed use 5 - 9 stories
mixed use 1 - 4 stories
hotel
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existing city of vlore
residential 1 - 4 stories
beach
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residential 5 - 9 stories
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ocean park 1
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Vlore is one of the principal cities and former
capital of Albania. Its location next to the Adriatic sea enabled it to become the second largest
port in Albania. It was founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century BC by the name of Aulon
and continuously inhabited for 26 centuries. It
is known as the most important economic and
cultural city of southwestern Albania. Its port
still serves many industrial and fishing functions
and is a large exporter of farming products.
Tourism is an emerging market with a lot of
potential. Vlore’s location makes it a prime
candidate for a Mediterranean cruise destination. The Country and City of Vlore is just now
realizing that the coast line could be cleaned
up and REBORN into a tourist destination.
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ocean park 2
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beach
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The rebirth of Vlore, Albania will focus on
transforming the existing industrial port into a
cruise ship destination. The proposed tourism
market and promenade will be located where
industrial port services were once sustained.
The cultural and historical aspects of Vlore
will be preserved and utilized as tourist destinations. Creating a system of green ways
and parks throughout the city will help connect these places as well as increase pedestrian connectivity. The new city and its design
is derived from nature and all its natural forms.
[A] THE PROMENADE
[b] ocean park 1
[c] the pier
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REBIRTH OF VL OR E P OR T, AL B ANIA
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Market
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lawn and concert
standing room
seating
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fountain
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bridge 2
Four
Bridges is
a park located at
the front of Vlore’s coast line
where the old port once was.
The steps that surround its south
side are a gateway for tourists and
Albanians alike. They are a representation of the rebirth of Vlora into a new tourist
destination. The ocean side park is inspired by
Vlora’s rich history. The park has four bridges that
traverse from the north side to the south side. These
are pedestrian only bridges that allow beautiful views of
the city and ocean to everyone. The park includes green
space, water features, edible forests, and tourists markets.
The flowing lines in the design are to illustrate that a change
has taken place in Vlore, it is no longer a ridgid place.
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outdoor raised seating
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the museum of
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