The new Tirana General Directorate of Road Transport Services (D.P.SH.T.RR.) headquarters, designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti, is located in the north-western quadrant of the city, along the Lana River that crosses and structures the urban fabric. The building—a compact cubic volume—stands in continuity with the studio’s two other interventions in the Blloku district, Blloku Cube, already completed, and Domus Cube, currently under construction, consolidating a recognizable and coherent architectural language. 

Here too, the character of the building is defined both by its form and by the façade, conceived as a solid skin punctuated by geometric openings—rectangles and semicircles—that frame views, ensure privacy, and introduce a dynamic rhythm that modulates natural light within the interior spaces. 

The project involves the reconstruction of the D.P.SH.T.RR. headquarters, reorganizing and modernizing the workspaces while integrating new functions open to the city: exhibition areas dedicated to vintage cars, leisure spaces, an auditorium, and conference rooms. The building thus takes shape not only as an administrative seat but as a civic infrastructure for the community. 

 The ground floor is conceived as a permeable and transparent space, fully glazed and accessible, characterized by an inclined suspended ceiling that reaches double height, amplifying the internal spatial dimension. The first floor accommodates dining areas, event rooms, and the first offices, while the upper levels host executive and operational environments organized in flexible open-plan layouts to encourage communication between departments. 

At the heart of the project lies the central green patio, a full-height space covered by a skylight that can be mechanically opened to allow solar exposure and natural irrigation. Three tall trees, together with dozens of shrubs and bushes, transform the courtyard into a bioclimatic device that strengthens the dialogue between the working environment and living nature: in summer it promotes cross-ventilation and natural cooling, while in winter it contributes to heat accumulation and improved indoor comfort. On the roof, photovoltaic panels help meet the building’s energy demand, reinforcing its strategy of self-sufficiency and environmental sustainability. 

The new Tirana D.P.SH.T.RR. headquarters thus interprets the theme of the contemporary public building as an open, efficient, and permeable space, where functional innovation, environmental quality, and the presence of nature are integrated into a compact architecture capable of generating urban and social relationships.