DAM-LAKEFRONT PLAZA: Revitalization of an Agriculture Reservoir Dam in Kashar-Tirana/Albania

Authors

  • Valbona Koçi EPOKA University, Tirana
  • Fitim Miftari EPOKA University, Tirana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2036-1602/5032

Keywords:

Landscape infrastructure, Vertical screen, Agriculture reservoir dam, Dam reinforcement, Flood prevention infrastructure, Former Socialist country

Abstract

The Dam-Lakefront Plaza in Kashar-Tirana/Albania is a research project that proposes not only the re-consideration and reinforcement of the artificial Reservoirs Dams built during Socialism in Albania, but envisions the maintenance of dams and revitalization of the lakeside area promoting the public-private collaboration. In addition, it envisions the generation of qualitative and lively public spaces in sub-urban areas as well. Admitting the artificial lakes as specific nodes of man-made infrastructure in the landscape, and consequently the dams (together with the drainage channels) as important hydrotechnic elements of the flood protection infrastructure, this research intends to elaborate on one type of landscape infrastructure - the vertical screens, offering a mediation between the natural and built landscape.

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Published

2014-12-20

How to Cite

Koçi, V., & Miftari, F. (2014). DAM-LAKEFRONT PLAZA: Revitalization of an Agriculture Reservoir Dam in Kashar-Tirana/Albania. IN_BO. Ricerche E Progetti Per Il Territorio, La Città E l’architettura, 5(7), 97–118. https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2036-1602/5032

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 7 (2014): TUNNEL INFRASTRUCTURES LANDSCAPE. Research and projects

Section

Landscape, Environment and Infrastructure

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