Pyramid for the People

 - Barbara Zettel

Dutch architecture firm MVRDV has breathed new life into the Pyramid of Tirana. The communist-era relic has been transformed into a vibrant cultural centre for the youth of the Albanian capital.

Pyramid for the People
The once introverted structure has been reimagined as an open landscape sculpture set within a small park. Steps lead up to a viewing platform. © MVRDV; VG Bild-Kunst Bonn 2024, Photo: Ossip van Duivenbode