Project

Mercedes Benz

Location

Autorstrada Tiranë - Durrës

Total Surface

10,000 m²

Realisation time

5 Months (Design, production, installation)

Project Study - Customized Technical Solution

The Mercedes-Benz Headquarters in Tirana was one of the first showrooms built under the brand’s new global construction standards, making it a highly demanding project both architecturally and technically.

The main challenge came from the architect’s requirement for extra-large glass panels, both in width and height, so that a car could be fully visible behind a single pane — without any vertical profile in the middle. On top of this, the building itself reaches a height of 12 meters, with no intermediate concrete slabs. The structure supporting the glass also had to remain invisible, leaving a seamless glass façade.

This created an engineering challenge: how to safely install oversized glass panels without visible structural elements. Thanks to Aluflor’s technical expertise, the solution was achieved by redistributing the glass loads across a hidden support system, allowing for uninterrupted transparency, even with the extreme glass dimensions.

Additional features of the project include:

High acoustic performance glass, essential due to the building’s location along the highway, ensuring very low noise levels inside the showroom.

Fast-track execution, with design, fabrication, and installation of four buildings completed in only five months.

Premium quality finishing, meeting Mercedes-Benz’s strict international standards.

The result is a showroom that not only meets but exceeds the brand’s requirements, delivering a landmark building where advanced engineering, precision, and design excellence come together.

Works Performed:

  • Ventilated Facade with Alucobond
    A lightweight, durable Alucobond panel system was installed, providing a sleek, modern look.
  • Ceiling with Alucobond – Arrow Shape for Autogrilla
    The ceiling in the Autogrilla area features dynamic Alucobond panels in an arrow shape, enhancing the showroom’s style
  • Glass Facade with Wicona Aluminum System and Interpane Glass
    A glass facade with Wicona Aluminum and Interpane Glass was installed, ensuring natural light, thermal, and acoustic efficiency.
  • Corrugated Aluminum Sheets
    Corrugated aluminum sheets were used to add texture and durability to the facade.
  • Dormakaba Automatic Sliding Doors
    Automatic sliding doors were installed for easy, seamless access to the showroom.
  • Skylights
    Skylights were added to bring in natural light and improve the showroom’s atmosphere and energy efficiency.

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