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7/31/2019 The Building of the Bank of Albania

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The Building of The

Bank of alBania


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You may nd this brochure in the following address:

www.bankofalbania.org

if you want to receive a hard copy of this brochure,

write to us at:

Banka e Shqipris, Sheshi Sknderbej Nr.1

Tirana, Albania,Tel.: +355-(0)4-222152;

Fax: +355-(0)4-223558

or send an e-mail to:

[email protected]

Printed in 1000 copies


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Instead of an introduction 4

The Bank of Albania in brief 6

The architect 7

The buildings urbanistic and architectonic composition 9

The Building of the Bank of Albania- Architecture 10

The main hall 14

The hallways 19

Working environments 22

The meeting room and the Governers ofce 30

The building of today 31

... instead of the conclusion 33

Album 35


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The building housing the Bank of Albania is nearly

70 years old and it is located at the very center of

Tirana. Judging from its age, one can immediately

realize that the Bank has been present in the life

of several generations inhabiting the capital. It has

therefore been a witness of the major events that

have transformed the life of the Albanians in the

last 15 years, thus being an active protagonist in

the uplift of peoples wellbeing, an encouragementand support for the overall economic development

of the country.

The building was designed by the Italian architect

Vittorio Ballio Morpurgo. Its style is in harmony with

the main square of Tirana and its boulevard.

Solid and heavy-looking, it is surrounded with an

original glow that stems from the auburn color of

the facade and its soft semi round shape in accord

with the great responsibilities this building carries

on the inside and a reection of trust and security it

projects on the outside.

While formerly surrounded by a wider green area

and presently located in an environment of a nice

blend of modern and classic architecture, result-

ing from the many changes the centre of Tirana is

undergoing, the Bank building still remains one of

the living symbols of the capital.

Designed for a limited number of employees upon

its construction in 1938, the building has under-

gone several changes during its lifetime, which

have not marred its identity. It continues to be thebuilding of the Bank of Albania, unique in its kind

and rivaled by none. It is the winner of a Beauty Pag-

eant, accompanied by neither a rst, nor a second

runner up.

Soon the building will be subject to an overall

construction and renovation project. Our aim is to

transform It into a comfortable working environment

for the staff of the Bank, while retaining the art and

construction values of both the interior and the

facade and above all, retaining its representative

identity.

Inviting you to read the following brochure, we hope

to have given you relevant information with regard

to the history of the building, which for years on end

has accompanied your lives with its quiet modesty.

Ardian Fullani

Governor


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Governor of the Bank of Albania,

Mr. Ardian Fullani.


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Vittorio Ballio Morpurgo (1890-1966), was a wellknown Italian architect of the 1930- 1940s, as well

as one of Mussolinis favorites. In 1938 Mussolini

commissioned him with the reconstruction of Piazza

Augusto Imperatore square, which was the rst

project of modern architecture in the historical

center of Rome.

Another big project of Mogrupo is The Roman ShipsMuseum of Nemi.

Nonetheless, according to the architects that

studied his work, the building of The Bank of Albania

compared even to his Roman works is the work

that in the most elegant way expresses Mogrupos

professionalism as an architect.


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Governor


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Literature

Geostat (2006), Rivelimi i Banks s Shqipris

Giusti, Maria Adriana (2006), Albania: architettura

e citta, 1925-1943, Maschietto Editore.

Kaloshi Dashnor (2007), Si u ndrtua godina e

Banks Kombtare n vitin 1937, Shqip, 20 (May).

Shehu, Tomorr (2007), Arkitektt dhe artistt qndrtuan godinn e famshme, Sot , 26 (May), p 20.

Shtrepi Niko (2004), Godina e selis s Banks s

Shqipris, Tiran, Economic Bulletin, The Bank of

Albania. Tiran, June.


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