Pajtoni Residence
Concept
Pajtoni Residence is a residential and service urban development located at the entrance of Tirana, along Kastriotët Street, one of the city’s most strategic nodes, near the National Transport Terminal and the junction of the main national roads.
The project represents a multifunctional and self-sustainable urban neighborhood, entirely free of car traffic on the ground level, combining housing, offices, retail services, public spaces, and integrated greenery.
- Developer: Pajtoni SHPK
- International architecture studio: RCR Arquitectes (Pritzker Prize winners, 2017)
- International engineering studio: Institute of Reconstruction and Engineering (iRI)
Building Structure
- Phase I – 5 buildings, 14–19 floors, 63,259 m² built-up area + 36,245 m² underground parking
- Phase II – 3 buildings, 14–15 floors, 40,979 m² built-up area + 22,104 m² underground parking
- Phase III – 3 buildings, 24–30 floors, 50,537 m² built-up area + 14,576 m² underground parking
Total: 11 high-rise buildings
155,000 m² above-ground construction
73,000 m² underground parking
595 apartments
Facilities
Pajtoni Residence is designed as a multifunctional urban unit that includes:
- Supermarket, pharmacy, bank, café, and daily services on the ground floor.
- Flexible, modern office spaces on floors 1–4.
- High-standard apartments from the 5th floor upwards.
- A green platform on the 5th floor (community park with walking paths, rest areas, children’s activities, and light fitness).
- Terraces and balconies with integrated greenery.
- Three levels of underground parking with large capacity, EV charging stations, and areas for bicycles/scooters.
- Modern technical infrastructure: smart lighting, waste management system, solar panels, water and ventilation control systems.
Key Features
- Contemporary architecture with ventilated façades, triple-glazed windows, thermal/acoustic insulation, and green balconies.
- Car-free ground level, with circulation dedicated to pedestrians and alternative mobility.
- Green spaces at every level – from pedestrian courtyards to rooftops.
- Sustainability according to Eurocode standards: energy efficiency, integrated water and waste management, and eco-friendly materials.
Vision
Pajtoni Residence is envisioned as the new urban epicenter at the entrance of Tirana, setting new standards for:
- a car-free urban lifestyle,
- greenery integrated at every level,
- a balanced combination of living, working, and recreation within one complex,
- creating a modern and functional community.
This project represents not only a physical development but also a new philosophy of urban living in Albania.
