Lepidoptera Tower

Concept

Lepidoptera Tower is a multifunctional urban development rising in the strategic node of Zogu i Zi in Tirana. The tower is conceived as a new architectural landmark, combining residential, office, and commercial spaces in a modern vertical structure that embodies the harmony between nature and architecture.

Developer: Pajtoni Group
International Architect: Studio Gang (USA – renowned for iconic urban projects in Chicago, New York, Paris)
International Engineers: ARUP
Local Architect: Artech Studio

Structure and Organization

34 above-ground floors + 6 underground levels
Ground Floor: reception lobby, retail units, café, public services
11 floors (1–11): modern offices, coworking, flexible workspaces
Technical Floor (12): HVAC systems, water, energy, safety
Transition Floor (13): buffer zone between office and residential areas
20 floors (14–33): premium apartments (1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom) with panoramic views
Floor 34: terrace with technical and recreational amenities, 360° views over Tirana

Facilities

Parking: 6 underground levels with high capacity, EV charging stations
Retail Zone: shops, pharmacy, café, and daily services on the ground floor
Modern Offices: flexible workspaces for corporations, start-ups, and coworking
Residential Apartments: with green balconies, natural lighting, and diverse layouts
Recreational Spaces: green rooftop terrace for leisure, events, and relaxation
Modern Technical Systems: smart building technology (energy, lighting, safety), ventilated façades with thermal/acoustic insulation, built to Eurocode and NFPA fire standards

Vision

Lepidoptera Tower is envisioned as a vertical landmark that will reshape Tirana’s skyline. Inspired by butterflies (Lepidoptera), it embodies transformation, elegance, and sustainability.

The project aims to:

create an integrated vertical community, where living, working, and social life coexist,
set new standards for high-rise construction in Albania,
contribute to the sustainable, technological, and aesthetic development of the capital city.