TIRANA, January 30 – The jury announced the winners of the international competition for the New Children’s Home and the New State Inspectorates Complex after presentations by five participating studios. The panel selected a winner for each project.

For the New State Inspectorates Complex, the jury named the architectural team Rojkind Arquitectos S.C as the winner. The team worked in cooperation with Son Engineering and Construction, Asab, Motus, and Julian Kasharaj.

For the New Children’s Home, the jury selected a team led by Taller Héctor Barroso. The group also included Studio B and L, Progeen, Doriana Bleta, Agim Seranaj, and Ardian Paci.

In the final ranking, Rojkind Arquitectos S.C received first place. Taller Héctor Barroso ranked second. The jury recommended cooperation between the two teams for the development of the Children’s Home campus.

Before the project presentations, Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke about the broader vision behind the two developments. He said the projects formed part of a wider effort to develop public infrastructure through public and private partnership. He stressed the goal of creating modern and dignified conditions, especially for children in need, alongside functional spaces for the state administration.

Rama also said Albania continued to serve as an open university for young architects. He noted that the country offered opportunities for cooperation and professional growth alongside major international studios.

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