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Construction started 1 week ago

Pic of the current stage the stadium is in as you can see it really needed this renovation



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cool design, will there be any underground parking spots?

Yes, the news said about 300. It's not a lot for a stadium that will fit in about 32 000, however the stadium is located very close to the city center and is in walking distance for a lot of people that live in Tirana anyway.

Yes, the news said about 300. It's not a lot for a stadium that will fit in about 32 000, however the stadium is located very close to the city center and is in walking distance for a lot of people that live in Tirana anyway.

Are you sure ?

Great stadium! good luck with this project!!! :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

RFA architects are really good ones, they made a fantastic work with Spanyol Stadium in Barcelona (I love that one, fantastic preasure to the pitch in the games) and New Mestalla in Valencia is a good promise... when the club finally find the money to pay for it... I hope there, in Tirana, the good results will come too... ¿where is the money to pay for that?

greetings from Spain!!

Are you sure this is just a renovation? Looks like complete new stadium.

It have 2 finish in two years from now.As our PM said..In the inauguration day for the first time in Albania will be played the European Super Cup.

Are you sure this is just a renovation? Looks like complete new stadium.

Only the walls of the actual stadium will remain...everything else will be new.Maybe that's why they call it "renovation".

Great stadium! good luck with this project!!! :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

RFA architects are really good ones, they made a fantastic work with Spanyol Stadium in Barcelona (I love that one, fantastic preasure to the pitch in the games) and New Mestalla in Valencia is a good promise... when the club finally find the money to pay for it... I hope there, in Tirana, the good results will come too... ¿where is the money to pay for that?
greetings from Spain!!

Dont worry the money issues are all taken care of :cheers: lets just hope they work fast enghouf to finish this in 2012

u guys will have the most modern stadium in this region of Europe.... which is great...good seeing Albania moving forward... There are talks of a stadium reconstruction of (Grbavica Stadium) in Sarajevo that will also fit 33,000 ppl ...hope it gets approved... since "Mercedes" wants to build it... then BH and Albania would be the only countries with a modern stadium... excluding Slovenia... since they already got one

u guys will have the most modern stadium in this region of Europe.... which is great...good seeing Albania moving forward... There are talks of a stadium reconstruction of (Grbavica Stadium) in Sarajevo that will also fit 33,000 ppl ...hope it gets approved... since "Mercedes" wants to build it... then BH and Albania would be the only countries with a modern stadium... excluding Slovenia... since they already got one

Lets just hope you guys get your stadium aswell there were talks about the renovation of Qemal Stafa for some time now thank god they finally followed through with it though and construction started

^^ Shkupi is Skopje but just the Albanian name of it (in the Albanian language)

Lets just hope you guys get your stadium aswell there were talks about the renovation of Qemal Stafa for some time now thank god they finally followed through with it though and construction started

is the construction being financed by the Govt of Albania or some private investor? Also, do any league teams play on this pitch, or its only national team?

Great News

is the construction being financed by the Govt of Albania or some private investor? Also, do any league teams play on this pitch, or its only national team?

The government, uefa, the Albanian soccer FA, and a few private investors will all finance it.

awesome! hope the facade finishes though are appropriate.

Would prefer something like a mesh or semi-transparent facade, such that it is part of the surrounds rather than a giant obstacle or structure

In the inauguration day for the first time in Albania will be played the European Super Cup.

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What?

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When the stadium is build the first game ever played in the new stadium will be the European Super Cup which happens to be held in Albania for the first time aswell in 2012

European Super Cup? What European Super Cup? The UEFA Super Cup? In Albania?

Yes, the PM, or Platini i can't remenber, said something about so... But it is simly impossible, there is NO TIME AT ALL !!! at least two years is the minimun time to construct someting like that... when is the superkup? in September? and there is one more thing, logically should be Albania the one which inagurates that...That game could be in 2013:ohno::ohno::ohno:

European Super Cup? What European Super Cup? The UEFA Super Cup? In Albania?

The European Super Cup (UEFA Super Cup) is an annual football game between the reigning champions of the two cup competitions organized by UEFA; the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. It takes place at the start of the domestic season, in August, normally on a Friday.

This will be held in 2012

Yes, the PM, or Platini i can't remenber, said something about so... But it is simly impossible, there is NO TIME AT ALL !!! at least two years is the minimun time to construct someting like that... when is the superkup? in September? and there is one more thing, logically should be Albania the one which inagurates that...That game could be in 2013:ohno::ohno::ohno:

Logically taken Albania should be the one playing but knowing our PM i am sure this is probably just an kissing ass action

Guys, I think you have misunderstood Berisha, he talked about the super cup in a sarcastic way followed by a (it's not going to happen) laugh. Simply there's no confirmation of this and I highly doubt it it will be held here.

Anyway, I really like the design so far in the renders, hopefully it turns just the same or even better in real life.

When the stadium is build the first game ever played in the new stadium will be the European Super Cup which happens to be held in Albania for the first time aswell in 2012
The European Super Cup (UEFA Super Cup) is an annual football game between the reigning champions of the two cup competitions organized by UEFA; the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. It takes place at the start of the domestic season, in August, normally on a Friday.

That game is always played in Monaco since it was turned into single match trophy. With all due respect to Albania why the hell should it be played outside of Monaco in 2012? I'm pretty sure that Platini wouldn't say, yet alone promise something like that.

You could bid for Europa League final one day when the stadium will be finished... but Super Cup absolutely not. Because its simply not possible.

i say lets just get the stadium reconstructed thats the main thing! who cares about hosting the supercup

Are you sure ?

yes, it was in the video which usually is a simple reading of the press release. However, we are all waiting to know more about the project, especially when the studio release their plans.

That game is always played in Monaco since it was turned into single match trophy. With all due respect to Albania why the hell should it be played outside of Monaco in 2012? I'm pretty sure that Platini wouldn't say, yet alone promise something like that.

You could bid for Europa League final one day when the stadium will be finished... but Super Cup absolutely not. Because its simply not possible.

well the stadium is being partly financed by UEFA and in part by the Albanian government. So technically if UEFA wanted to really advertise what in essence is their project, they could bring the game there. However, the announcement was simply political rhetoric by the PM, there is nothing official.

exelent stadium very very very special

That game is always played in Monaco since it was turned into single match trophy. With all due respect to Albania why the hell should it be played outside of Monaco in 2012? I'm pretty sure that Platini wouldn't say, yet alone promise something like that.

You could bid for Europa League final one day when the stadium will be finished... but Super Cup absolutely not. Because its simply not possible.

Oh god......one sentence and some flies started to comply.:nuts:

What if it will ?:lol:.

Do you really believe a 33.000 seats stadium will ever host an European Cup final? There are very low chances.
And, of course, Stade Louis II in Monte-Carlo is the permanent host of the European Supercup match and nothing's gonna change that (not even Platini).:ohno:

Do you really believe a 33.000 seats stadium will ever host an European Cup final? There are very low chances.
And, of course, Stade Louis II in Monte-Carlo is the permanent host of the European Supercup match and nothing's gonna change that (not even Platini).:ohno:


be quite guys!! is not sure that this stadium will be built!!!

the Supercup of Europe was ALWAYS hosted by Stade Louis II from Monte-Carlo.

about an Europa League final, it is possible but for that you need a big stadium, at least 50,000 places.


BUT, the stadium can be ELITE, because it has more than 30,000 so it is still nice and ok... ;)

be quite guys!! is not sure that this stadium will be built!!!

lol:nuts::bash:Construction allready started :nuts:

The new stadium will have a total capacity of 33.825 seats. Funds will be made possible from contributions by UEFA/FSHF/Albanian Government.
The area in front of the stadium will provide a large underground parking facility of 5 levels+1534 parking spots. It's a private investment from developer Gener2.

its a great looking stadium, i love it that it doesnt have a track around it and its so compact, it will be hell for opposing team.
the capacity 33,825, is also good, thats perfect for albania right now.

lol:nuts::bash:Construction allready started :nuts:

where did you catch this information???
prime minister has not yet signed the project.... there are still some question to be definited between PM end FSHF (who will be the next owner of the stadium)...

That game is always played in Monaco since it was turned into single match trophy.

That's what i was about to say, UEFA supercup is traditionally played at Louis II stadium. :dunno: You guys sure you don't mean another final?

Anyway the stadium looks really good, hope it gets done fast.

^^LOL, our PM has the habbit of saying BS 99,9999999% of the time. Of course that cup wil be be played in Monaco as usual.

lol:nuts::bash:Construction allready started :nuts:


a ka mundesi te na nxjerresh ndonje foto te rindertimit qe po behet??

Do you really believe a 33.000 seats stadium will ever host an European Cup final? There are very low chances.
And, of course, Stade Louis II in Monte-Carlo is the permanent host of the European Supercup match and nothing's gonna change that (not even Platini).:ohno:

Well the problem is not capacity. Stade Louis II doesn't even hold 20 000.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stade_Louis_II

And yet the European Supercup doesn't always fill the stadium because fans don't value the trophy much. To many fans it's still a summer friendly.

UEFA though hold the game in Monaco because during that week they usually also hold various conferences, meeting etc. to celebrate and prepare the opening of the new season. The match is therefore a showpiece for all those events.

That is probably the reason why it's hard to see the trophy played elsewhere, because UEFA like Monaco too much, and with good reason for all the other activities that go on during the week. If it was simply a financial calculation I am sure UEFA would have no problem taking the trophy match in the Middle East/USA/Far East where two big European clubs would attract a huge crowd and make much more of a profit from the game. Or in the case of the new Albanian National Stadium, since UEFA is contributing to its development, the showpiece game would perfect for its inauguration. The problem is Tirana is probably not the place where UEFA want to gather all the coaches, referees, journalists etc that they gather during the week.

lol:nuts::bash:Construction allready started :nuts:

ca thu mor daj!!!!

Well the problem is not capacity. Stade Louis II doesn't even hold 20 000.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stade_Louis_II

And yet the European Supercup doesn't always fill the stadium because fans don't value the trophy much. To many fans it's still a summer friendly.

UEFA though hold the game in Monaco because during that week they usually also hold various conferences, meeting etc. to celebrate and prepare the opening of the new season. The match is therefore a showpiece for all those events.

That is probably the reason why it's hard to see the trophy played elsewhere, because UEFA like Monaco too much, and with good reason for all the other activities that go on during the week. If it was simply a financial calculation I am sure UEFA would have no problem taking the trophy match in the Middle East/USA/Far East where two big European clubs would attract a huge crowd and make much more of a profit from the game. Or in the case of the new Albanian National Stadium, since UEFA is contributing to its development, the showpiece game would perfect for its inauguration. The problem is Tirana is probably not the place where UEFA want to gather all the coaches, referees, journalists etc that they gather during the week.

I agree your arguments, it's all about the money, power, influence and, not at least, image (Monte-Carlo and Dubai are, perhaps, the most exclusive places on earth). :cheers:

ca thu mor daj!!!!

The stadium is allready fenced

There was a game played there last week, Dinamo - Tirana. I should know, I was there.

There was a game played there last week, Dinamo - Tirana. I should know, I was there.

Apparently you didnt look good enghouf there are several Albanian users here on this forum claiming the same thing as me so either all of us are delusional and see stuff that arent there or simply you either didnt see it or your not telling the truth

Po,eshte rrethuar.Mund te ta konfirmoj une kete.:)

They have just fenced it though.

With games still going on, it's quite difficult to assert that construction has started.

With games still going on, it's quite difficult to assert that construction has started.

The construction (if started) is still at an low speed for now and at the begining so games still can be played there when the Qemal Stafa stadium is closed the matches will most probably be played at the KF Skenderbeu Stadium in Korce

Well the problem is not capacity. Stade Louis II doesn't even hold 20 000.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stade_Louis_II

And yet the European Supercup doesn't always fill the stadium because fans don't value the trophy much. To many fans it's still a summer friendly.

UEFA though hold the game in Monaco because during that week they usually also hold various conferences, meeting etc. to celebrate and prepare the opening of the new season. The match is therefore a showpiece for all those events.

That is probably the reason why it's hard to see the trophy played elsewhere, because UEFA like Monaco too much, and with good reason for all the other activities that go on during the week. If it was simply a financial calculation I am sure UEFA would have no problem taking the trophy match in the Middle East/USA/Far East where two big European clubs would attract a huge crowd and make much more of a profit from the game. Or in the case of the new Albanian National Stadium, since UEFA is contributing to its development, the showpiece game would perfect for its inauguration. The problem is Tirana is probably not the place where UEFA want to gather all the coaches, referees, journalists etc that they gather during the week.

Without wanting to disrespect, I don't see UEFA ever moving the Super Cup from Monaco to Tirana......Very beautiful stadium though. Looks like the new stadium Lyon are building. I like the outside design especially.

Without wanting to disrespect, I don't see UEFA ever moving the Super Cup from Monaco to Tirana......Very beautiful stadium though. Looks like the new stadium Lyon are building. I like the outside design especially.

Dont worry we dont really care about the Super Cup we just want this stadium built :cheers:

Without wanting to disrespect, I don't see UEFA ever moving the Super Cup from Monaco to Tirana......Very beautiful stadium though. Looks like the new stadium Lyon are building. I like the outside design especially.

None taken, that was the point I was making. The issue isn't the stadium, which would be fine, but it's Monaco v. Tirana which I am humble enough to admit that it's an unfair comparison.

The construction (if started) is still at an low speed for now and at the begining so games still can be played there when the Qemal Stafa stadium is closed the matches will most probably be played at the KF Skenderbeu Stadium in Korce

For the next national team game it will be, since it's also close to Macedonia and their fans can also travel to watch the friendly.

I would be REALLY surprised though if Loro Borici in Shkoder isn't the stadium used the most for the next official games.

No more news?

they should beging NOW! ... for 2012

There was another game played there this weekend, Tirana v. Elbasani. I watched parts of it on TV, but there were no signs of constructions there.

The national team did play in Korce last week, with an upgraded stadium, and it was a nice experience, so that's not a big issue. It would just be nice to have the stadium ready for the 100 years of independence.

Is there any official word if construction has started, of if it's been postponed for now?

I think construction was scheduled to start 2-3 weeks ago, but i haven't heard anything.

If they still haven't started, there is no way they will finish in 2 years from now

:ohno:

wtf? There is nothing on RFA-Website.
What is this shit? Is Berisha screwing with us again? He is spending Billions for Roads and he cant spend 20 Million for a stadium? Maaaaaaaaaaaaan

Some more related news regarding the stadium.

http://www.sportekspres.com/lajm.php?idt=17428

Any News for the stadium ? Photos etc.

haven't heard anything, there were games being played there this weekend so it's a bit unknown what the plan really is

wtf? There is nothing on RFA-Website.
What is this shit? Is Berisha screwing with us again? He is spending Billions for Roads and he cant spend 20 Million for a stadium? Maaaaaaaaaaaaan

If those renderings shown on the first page of the thread are real, and the stadium will look like that (if they ever build it:dunno:), than i'm sure it will cost a lot more, than just 20 million euros. The "cheapest" +30k stadium under construction in Europe is the Cluj Arena, in Romania (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=799074&page=20). It will have less than 31.000 seats, and it costs over 36 mill..

^^ The stadium costs more than the 20 millions Arberkusari posted. I assume he just posted that number to make some kind of point.:dunno:

wtf? There is nothing on RFA-Website.
What is this shit? Is Berisha screwing with us again? He is spending Billions for Roads and he cant spend 20 Million for a stadium? Maaaaaaaaaaaaan

I don't know a word about money... but you visited the old website...
this is the good one www.fenwickiribarren.com

¿no news of this project from Tirana?

...del

so it's U/C or not?

No image to any new ?

What team will play on this stadium?

What team will play on this stadium?

Which stadium? :dunno:

so it's U/C or not?

I guess not... ;)

http://www.dw-world.de/image/0,,6413472_4,00.jpg

^^ your point here ?

There was a demonstration so what ?

Next time pls dont comment for the sake of it ... but write a post that worths something !

^^ your point here ?

There was a demonstration so what ?

Next time pls dont comment for the sake of it ... but write a post that worths something !

I'm talking about situation in the country in general... It seems this stadium is not going to be built for some time...
U/C thread is opened but there is no construction going on...

TIRANA - Qemal Stafa Stadium

I'm talking about situation in the country in general... It seems this stadium is not going to be built for some time...
U/C thread is opened but there is no construction going on...

Construction has been going on and currently still is going on. No major changes can be seen but its getting ready for the (big) construction to start. The protest that happened was indeed a bad publicity but thats what you get when hooligans join these so called (peacefull protests). I am sure you guys in Croatia know much more than us Albanians about the (hooligans problems).


One thing i still dont get is why do you assume that one protest of 20,000 peopel (out of 3.6 million) of whom only 300-400 used violence makes the construction of a stadium stop. Care to explain or is that just your (wishfull) thinking. If so better luck next time because nothing major happened,and because some lazy bums want to protest that doesnt mean the country is at an stop. I know most of our beloving neighbours wished for another 1997 to have happened, but as you can see that ship has sailed, and its never going to be happening again.

:wave:

^^ your point here ?

There was a demonstration so what ?

Next time pls dont comment for the sake of it ... but write a post that worths something !

His point was to de-rail the thread, and also to make some (bad publicity for Albania. The protest that happened 8 days ago allready has nothing to do with the topic or anything for that matter. The troublemakers got arrested by the special forces at night. The rest are in jail waiting trial as for the city its back to normal now.

I'm talking about situation in the country in general... It seems this stadium is not going to be built for some time...
U/C thread is opened but there is no construction going on...

Oh so you know the situation of albania in general ?! Damn i think i am missing something here ... Pls teach me

Well let me say something to you : You know nothing , you are just a kid that is trolling in here with pointless photos from a demonstration that happened 8 days ago .

Everything is as it should be in Tirana ... and works of the stadium are according to the plan .

How a demonstration that happened 8 days ago can stop the construction of a stadium ? Seriously that is beyond me ...

I'm talking about situation in the country in general... It seems this stadium is not going to be built for some time...
U/C thread is opened but there is no construction going on...

Einstein,what does it have to do the construction of the stadium with the protests?.huh..stop trolling pls.

What team will play on this stadium?

Are u some kind of retard or what?.

Oh so you know the situation of albania in general ?! Damn i think i am missing something here ... Pls teach me

Well let me say something to you : You know nothing , you are just a kid that is trolling in here with pointless photos from a demonstration that happened 8 days ago .
Everything is as it should be in Tirana ... and works of the stadium are according to the plan .

^^
According to which plan???:dunno: The one which says that the stadium will be ready in 2012? I think that's not valid any more, is it?

You are right about that guy(Frnjchuga031), who is trolling, and those demonstrations have nothing to do with this thread, but let's be honest,..... Kulla has been saying from the beginning of October, last year, that construction started....and says every time the same thing: construction has started...construction has started...but nobody can put one photo or something, and there are still matches held on the stadium!!! Where are those constructions? Also endrity said that he was at one game at the end of November last year, and it was everything normal, he didn't see any work at all. Did they start the constructions underground?
So, as far as we know (we, people not living in Tirana), they didn't move one brick so far, so this thread should be at the "proposed"-stadiums section, and not the "UC"(under construction). You must understand people who are questioning whether construction started or not. If you go to the stadium tomorrow, make a few photos, and post an update, than you can clear this for them. :)

^^

Why are so much interested on our stadium?.Are u some kind of expert in Albania's affairs or you are in search of some attention here?.

^^ well i agree with what you say , my post was mostly for Frnjchuga031 who is trolling in here . :)

Maybe someone who lives in tirana could go and take a look ? Rolex when you have some time pls make a walk down there , the stadium is not far from blloku ;) !!

^^

Why are so much interested on our stadium?.Are u some kind of expert in Albania's affairs or you are in search of some attention here?.

i think that he 's right buddy , i dont find anything not logical in what he says :cheers:

^^

Why are so much interested on our stadium?.Are u some kind of expert in Albania's affairs or you are in search of some attention here?.

After some of us were called "Einstein", "retard", "troll" and other names, i thought i ask one simple question: did they really start the construction/are there some photo updates? That's all...... Sorry for asking. It won't happen again.

And looking at the project, it looks really nice and original, so yes, i'm interested in every good stadium in Europe, not just Albania.

very nice project, form also color looks very nice and project area seems very appropriate for this kind of project.
if the environment/site plan will be planned carefully, it will be great project for tiran not only for football

After some of us were called "Einstein", "retard", "troll" and other names, i thought i ask one simple question: did they really start the construction/are there some photo updates? That's all...... Sorry for asking. It won't happen again.

And looking at the project, it looks really nice and original, so yes, i'm interested in every good stadium in Europe, not just Albania.

You are welcome and free to ask in every topic about Albania,just change your language of talking.:)


Ok.With simple words.The implementation of this project is on the final phase.The govern has given the green light to start the construction,the onliest faced problem is ..who will be the owner of the stadium..the govern or the Albanian national football federation.

^^
According to which plan???:dunno: The one which says that the stadium will be ready in 2012? I think that's not valid any more, is it?

You are right about that guy(Frnjchuga031), who is trolling, and those demonstrations have nothing to do with this thread, but let's be honest,..... Kulla has been saying from the beginning of October, last year, that construction started....and says every time the same thing: construction has started...construction has started...but nobody can put one photo or something, and there are still matches held on the stadium!!! Where are those constructions? Also endrity said that he was at one game at the end of November last year, and it was everything normal, he didn't see any work at all. Did they start the constructions underground?
So, as far as we know (we, people not living in Tirana), they didn't move one brick so far, so this thread should be at the "proposed"-stadiums section, and not the "UC"(under construction). You must understand people who are questioning whether construction started or not. If you go to the stadium tomorrow, make a few photos, and post an update, than you can clear this for them. :)

If you would of taken your time you could of seen that not just me but others said the stadium is u/c aswell like 7t,rolexal etc. So you dont have to just take my word for it, although your right about the last part some pictures are needed.

The stadium was enclosed by workers in the late november of 2010,but i dont know why they stopped now.Maybe the "ownership case" should be clarified firstly before the general construction will start.

If you would of taken your time you could of seen that not just me but others said the stadium is u/c aswell like 7t,rolexal etc. So you dont have to just take my word for it, although your right about the last part some pictures are needed.
I took your word, because you opened this thread, and you are from Albania, so i guessed that you must know better then some of us, when you say that they are building, or that you could provide some photos.
Anyway....lets hope those politicians move their asses. It's the same in Romania. We have "on paper" stadiums, indoor arenas, modern highways, etc.etc. the only problem comes, when they have to actually start building all that. :ohno:

I took your word, because you opened this thread, and you are from Albania, so i guessed that you must know better then some of us, when you say that they are building, or that you could provide some photos.
Anyway....lets hope those politicians move their asses. It's the same in Romania. We have "on paper" stadiums, indoor arenas, modern highways, etc.etc. the only problem comes, when they have to actually start building all that. :ohno:


Workers still can be seen around the place. The stadium was fenced so in my eyes it looked like construction is/was going on. Pictures at this stage arent to interesting seen the general work hasnt started yet,but i am sure some can be provided.

Sali Berisha opens wallet
Wednesday, 02 February 2011 16:20

http://www.ikub.al/Handlers/Images.ashx?id=5dad3393-4864-4890-ab4d-f8bac106c9ba

The Albanian government has given approval of the new national stadium after the last meeting of the Council of Ministers approved the draft of this plant. In his speech, Premier Berisha stressed once again that stadimi will be ready in 100 years of independence of Albania.

"The stadium built within the 100 year anniversary to honor this event, the biggest one in the history of Albanian nation. Therefore, this will be a concession to the Albanian Football Federation. Government together with the federation, will enable the stadium to be built as quickly and as beautiful, "said Berisha.

New national stadium is scheduled to be built where the existing plant is "Kemal Stafa". It is designed on the form of maps of Albania, and will have a capacity of 30 thousand seats.


Original link is in Albanian.

http://indeksonline.net/portal/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=71365&catid=2&Itemid=56

The Concepts for the Design of the new Albanian National Stadium

When designing a new stadium, especially one which is to be considered a “National Stadium”, it is always of interest for the future design to evoke recognizable elements of both the city and the country.
The design for the new Albanian Stadium in Tirana looks to bring into the design the following 3 main concepts:

Concept 1: The shape of the Country of Albania itself
Concept 2: The rugged and faceted mountain landscape of Tirana
Concept 3: The National Flag its strong colors of red and black

CONCEPT 1
The Shape of the Country of Albania

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x400/urbaniaal/stadium/s1.png

The Concept evolves from the shape of the country and also refers to its north south orientation in Europe. Albania is placed north south and this also corresponds to the ideal orientation of a football stadium. The shape of Albania is then simplified in a faceted and geometrical irregular shape, and the main cities or towns are located on the geometrical “Albanian map”.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x400/urbaniaal/stadium/s2.png

The design then joins the main towns of the country forming a series of triangular shapes, representing the union of the people in these towns, and the stadium. The centre area is void in order to allow light to the pitch.

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x400/urbaniaal/stadium/s3.png

The formalization of the faceted form and the lateral facades, with the rugged geometry of the mountains and the Albanian landscape begin to come apparent in the formal concept design of the stadium.
The black color evokes the form and the memory of the Albanian Eagle which is present on the flag of Albania, and the black color is again used in respect for the color of the bird on the National Flag.
The red of the inside bowl and seating responds to the red color of the flag, the background for the stadium national colors and the team colors when representing their country.

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CONCEPT 2
The Faceted landscape of Tirana

Tirana has an impressive wild surrounding landscape which is present every moment in life of Its citizens like a background.
This strong, powerful and sharpened envelope is represented in the spirit of the new stadium and their people. One only has to look at the surroundings of Tirana, to the nearby mountain ranges, to establish how the city is accustomed to a rugged and faceted environment. The stadium design is made up from some different faceted triangular panels, and when placed on the structure with different heights the effect is an irregular faceted façade of great architectural presence.

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CONCEPT 3
The Albanian Flag

The Albanian flag is a very strong image. It is the symbol of Albania and as such the project looks to take on two of the main element of the flag,
The colors Black and Red are strong and dynamic colors and the Concept design looks to incorporate these into the final design.

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Stadium Brief (UEFA ELITE standards)

Capacity
UEFA recommends a minimum of 30.00 net seats. This capacity must be at least 75% covered. The stadium needs to be suitable for segregating various target groups into self containing sectors.

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VIP Facilities. Hospitality Areas.
UEFA must provide to their VIP guests a minimum of 100 places of VVIP (premium) access controlled with specific tier area and its dedicated VIP lounge (ratio 2m2 per person). One secondary Hospitality Area for at least 300 VIP with easy access to the seats (ratio 1.5 m2/person) and two areas for each of the two competing teams for at least 250 guest each club (ratio 1.5 m2/person)

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Media Facilities
TV and Media must be considered like another VIP partner. The stadium will have a provision of first-rate media facilities, excellent communications and controlled accesses, specific tier reserved zones and ancillary working areas. Floodlighting of a minimum of 1400 lux in main camera direction.

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Stadium Facilities:
First quality seats conditions, 105x68 pitch dimensions, adequate distances between playing field and retaining walls (7.5 goals and 6.0 sides recommended), room around field of play for advertising boards and event activities. Fence free concept must be implemented. Sanitary facilities for spectators (both sexes) refreshment, catering and First aid facilities for public, media and officials.

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Stadium Ancillary areas:
Direct, private and protected accesses and movement into the stadium for both teams and referees to their first quality dressing rooms (equal size and furnishings). Suitable and appropriately equipped dope-testing room and UEFA delegate. A stadium control room (police, fire, public announcers and medical services located in) with a TV surveillance system.

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Stadium Surroundings
The stadium must be easily accessible (access and egress in safe conditions) and should have sufficient space around it for promoting activities and being available for fans. Game day public transport systems must be implemented and sufficient Parking spaces for busses and cars in the near vicinity in relation with its capacity must be reserved.

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Building Sequence

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Capacity (Upper Tier)

UEFA recommends a minimum of 30.00 net seats. This capacity must be at least 75% covered. The stadium needs to be suitable for segregating various target groups into self containing sectors.

2 TIERS - 33.825 SEATS (gross figures)
UPPER TIER 16.093 SEATS (gross)
VIP Premium 120 seats
VIP Boxes (20 units) 320 seats
VIP Upper Tier 2800 seats
Gen Public: 12853 seats

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A few more renditions

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And a brief video presentation:

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BTW, this project is not yet U/C and belongs in the Proposed Section.

Workers still can be seen around the place. The stadium was fenced so in my eyes it looked like construction is/was going on. Pictures at this stage arent to interesting seen the general work hasnt started yet,but i am sure some can be provided.

Kulla, construction is not expected to start at least till September. Remember that we are in the midst of a football season and FK Tirana is scheduled to play its home games for the remainder of the season in this stadium.
After the season ends and the project has advanced in the final stages, once the funds are secured and the contract is signed with the developer, then the demolition phase of the existing structure takes place.
After all this, we reach the construction phase.

7T that's an absolutely brilliant series of posts - fascinating to see the progression of the design process. Well done:happy:

Kulla, construction is not expected to start at least till September. Remember that we are in the midst of a football season and FK Tirana is scheduled to play its home games for the remainder of the season in this stadium.
After the season ends and the project has advanced in the final stages, once the funds are secured and the contract is signed with the developer, then the demolition phase of the existing structure takes place.
After all this, we reach the construction phase.

If we were to believe Sali Berisha the funds are allready secured at least this is what it said on the news yesterday. This is what i found weird seen they did surround the terrain, but i guess taking it logically it should go the way you are describing it, but afterall this is Albania so you might never know.

It doesnt matter if they will start in September or not the funds are secured so its almost certain this project will get build which is all what counts. Thanks for the update of the pictures btw. :cheers:

A beautiful proposal.
I like the shape, but claiming the shape would represent a simplified map of Albania is far off, pretty much nonsense in my eyes.
And hopefully that won't get the architects or builders or anyone else into trouble with Macedonia, because critics might surely point out that the national stadiums shape clearly extending quite noticeably over the territory of Albanias map, might be missinterreted as territorial claims.
:bash:

It looks like it's going to be a nice stadium with a nice and fairly unique shape and modern design, but this artificial design background story overloaded with pseudomeaningful analogies, is pretty awful. And a stadium design this nice should deserve better than coming up with some cheap simplified map crap.

To me on the renderings the stadiums exterior looks far more like like some gigantc onyx or obsidian object, rather than being anywhere near to simmilar to the map of Albania.

But that actually doesn't really matter anyways, as long as it loos great, does it?

A beautiful proposal.
I like the shape, but claiming the shape would represent a simplified map of Albania is far off, pretty much nonsense in my eyes.
And hopefully that won't get the architects or builders or anyone else into trouble with Macedonia, because critics might surely point out that the national stadiums shape clearly extending quite noticeably over the territory of Albanias map, might be missinterreted as territorial claims.
:bash:

It looks like it's going to be a nice stadium with a nice and fairly unique shape and modern design, but this artificial design background story overloaded with pseudomeaningful analogies, is pretty awful. And a stadium design this nice should deserve better than coming up with some cheap simplified map crap.

To me on the renderings the stadiums exterior looks far more like like some gigantc onyx or obsidian object, rather than being anywhere near to simmilar to the map of Albania.

But that actually doesn't really matter anyways, as long as it loos great, does it?

:lol: What can tiny FYROM do :nuts:??? Haha what are you taking seriously?? If we do have territorial claims which we in fact have, we dont show them off through something as simpel as an stadium, but will take other measures.

And hopefully that won't get the architects or builders or anyone else into trouble with Macedonia, because critics might surely point out that the national stadiums shape clearly extending quite noticeably over the territory of Albanias map, might be missinterreted as territorial claims.
:bash:




:lol::lol::lol: I'm sure the those builders and architects are shaking:nuts: Listen buddy I'm from the Balkans and I can guarantee you that the least possible concern for Macedonia will be the shape of the stadium in Tirana

Let's keep this thread clean of politics:okay:

To respond to almeanniafan's comment: I don't see how the render shows Albania extending beyond FYROM's borders. In fact, some Kosovo members here were upset that the map of Kosovo was not included as part of the render since almost 1/2 of Albania's NT is made up of kosovar players and their fanbase Tifozatkuqezi is the largest and most passionate fanbase that supports our NT anywhere they play in the world.

Relating the probability of the stadium being built, I'd say chances are very high it will be built since the draft project was already approved at the Council of Ministers meeting yesterday. The only question is when?!

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Calm down guys.
All I wanted to say with my post is, that rthe stadium looks anything but like the map of Albania and that it's just dumb to come up with such a stupid background story to the stadiums shape and design, especially if the shape that's supposed to resemble the map in a simplified way is not anywhere near the outline of the map it's supposed to resemble.

My example of what unnecessary troubles such foolishness can cause was just a theoretical example and not meant all overly serious.
7t posted a far better example when he mentioned that indeed some Kosovo members were upset. This shows how symbolic national stadia can be and that I believe it's just foolish to artificially invent some pseudoreasonable explanation fot such a stadiumshape.
It looks great but anything like the countries map, anyone can see that, even any three year old. So why pretend the reason for this shape or the meaning of it would be some map analogy, that's simply just not there in reality.
Does a nice looking stadium really need to have some absurdly constructed and arty symbolic meaning to it's shape to be good?

The stadium looks great, the background story to the stadiums design, to the shape is just cheap, poor and pure and utter nonsense.
That's all I wanted to point out with my post.

FSHF's head: "The decision of the government, historic Albanian football

Finally, the Albanian government has given "green light" work starting to build a new stadium. This was welcomed by the president of the Albanian FA, Armand Duka, who called the historic decision for all Albanian football.

[I] After the waiting period, the government finally discussed the stadium ... [/ I]

Government's decision to establish a joint stock company that will build the stadium "Kemal Stafa" with competitive package FSHF States, consider the historical Albanian football, as he opens the door to European infrastructure in our football. As is known in Albania has been a sports facility that meets the criteria set by international institutions for participation in European activities. Today's decision would consist of a joint stock company, which owns 75 percent of the federation and 25 percent government, which will build a national stadium. The plant will be built according to a projektideje who have made public some time ago. He has capacity 33 thousand seats, is an elite stadium, according to the classifications of plants were made: this means that there can develop any kind of international activity. I would like to applaud the decision of the government and the support that the Council of Ministers has given Albanian soccer and spectators, to create together an environment as regards football matches and spectators for the national team and clubs of the capital.

[I] When you start work on new stadium? [/ I]

Realistically, being an enterprising FSHF, until now we have only one projektide. Once the decision of the Council of Ministers will discolor and will enter into force, the Supervisory Board will continue to detailed design procedures and other subsequent decisions. Will further need the time necessary technical, which can be nearly six months, and then the tendering procedures. So with all the procedures will take 8-9 months to start construction of the stadium.

[I] In this "JSC" joint, which party will manage the facility? [/ I]

Given that the federation will have 75 per cent shareholding in the company, FSHF has the biggest responsibility.

[I] What will be the figures that will invest UEFA? [/ I]

Federation receives funding from UEFA funding. The approximate value of the stadium under projektidesë is 60 million euro, which has promise for funding from UEFA and the government. The rest will be available through financial resources. What we safe from UEFA is a figure of 10 million.

[I] Believe that the stadium will be completed in time for the 100-anniversary of independence? [/ I]

The stadium has some procedures, or technically mandatory deadlines to be respected. Time for the project, tendering and selecting the company that would build and time to build is not very optimistic that the stadium be completed at this time, but I believe that in that period he will be taking some form towards the end.

[I] have been raised many questions about the fact that where the National team will play in Euro 2012 qualifying matches ... [/ I]

National team will continue to play in "Kemal Stafa". The last match in September and believe that the last challenge at Euro 2012 will play there. I say this after so long it takes to make a new project and after that match will start demolition of the stadium.


Original link is in Albanian so i google translated it.

http://www.gazeta-shqip.com/sport/f0312eebc52cf7d26f413bc9ff71a2b.html

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Albania to build new national stadium

Wed, 09 Feb 14:05:00 2011


* Albania to build 60 mln euro stadium

* Soccer-only stadium seen finished in Sept. 2013
Albania is to spend 60 million euros ($81.89 million) on a new national soccer stadium to meet international standards and make cold showers and floodlight failures a thing of the past.
"The goal of the Albanian Soccer Federation is...to give a dignified stadium for our team, our institution (federation), Albania and the Albanian fans," soccer federation president Armando Duka told Reuters.
The 30,000 seat stadium will be the country's largest ever sports investment.
Albania's current main stadium in the capital Tirana dates back to 1938 when Italian experts started construction. It was finished after World War Two.
Although centrally located off of the main boulevard, the aged facilities have prompted complaints from foreign teams, including about a lack of hot water in showers.
Last year the lights went out during a friendly match between Spain's Real Madrid and an Albanian team, forcing stars such as Real Madrid's Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo to wait in the dark.
Duka, who is also a vice chairman of UEFA's national associations committee, said the decision to build a stadium meeting both FIFA and UEFA requirements for international matches came after both soccer bodies had long tolerated sub European-level infrastructure and urged Albania to upgrade.
"It will be an elite stadium," Duka said in an interview. "It will meet all the requirements established by UEFA and is adequate for every kind of international match."
UEFA President Michel Platini has visited Albania to help push forward the stadium project.
Duka said the Albanian government will create a holding company, owned 70 percent by the Albanian Soccer Federation and 30 percent by the government, to start work to build the stadium which will include a retail area.
"I believe that by the end of the year we shall start the construction of the new stadium after carrying out all the procedures and tearing down the old one," Duka said.
Duka said the estimated cost was around 60 million euros. Construction will be financed by the federation and UEFA as well as the Albanian government.
"For the rest, since this investment is viable and will return its money, we shall ask for financing from financial organisations," said Duka, one of Albania's most successful businessmen.
"We guarantee 30 percent ourselves and 70 percent we shall guarantee with financing."
The new stadium is expected to open in late 2013.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/09022011/2/albania-build-new-national-stadium.html

Albania's Football Federation President Armando Duka speaks during an interview with Reuters in Durres some 40 km (25 miles) from the capital Tirana February 9, 2011. Duka said Albania will build a soccer-only elite stadium worth some 60 million euros that will began hosting matches in the fall of 2013.

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Picture of the old stadium. The pic was taken somewhere in Dec 2010.

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/156990_177943015558964_100000298012916_541269_6302850_n.jpg

What's the capacity of the old stadium?

What's the capacity of the old stadium?

It was 19,600.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qemal_Stafa_Stadium

Why'd they make it as big as an airport. It looks bigger than most stadiums with tracks.

good progress

Turkey & albania brothers

Why'd they make it as big as an airport. It looks bigger than most stadiums with tracks.

I have no idea, but this is still the old stadium. We will have to wait and see how big the new one will be, although i am sure it will be even bigger.


good progress

Turkey & albania brothers

Thank you.:) The construction actually hasnt started yet. At least not the major work. It is planned that in 4-5 months the *big* work will start.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/48939349/Concept-Final-Presentation


The final concept and presentation before construction.

The Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha declared that the new national stadium will not be called Qemal Stafa but "Kuq e Zi" (red and black). He also assured that the stadium will be inaugurated on the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

I like the design of the roof, but black color makes me like this stadium less. I understand the whole concept of an Albanian flag but... Once it's built my mind might change.

great design :)

Home games of Albania should play in Prishtina, Kosovo because the work of the new stadium will start soon. The France team in Prishtina!

Has the government started on this damn thing yet or are they still playing with themselves?

Has the government started on this damn thing yet or are they still playing with themselves?

The construction will begin in July-August.

Any news?

Nothing happened .

Well, currently the government authorities and the federation are having issues with the leased space in the existing stadium. A few small bars there are already under a lease contract. Not sure if the lease runs till the end of the year or when. So, they would need to be compensated for their losses. A bit of an obstacle for the time being.

Some news regarding the construction of the stadium. The reconstruction wont start before the match Albania-Romania. This match will be the last one played at the old stadium. It will be played on 11/10/2011. So the construction will start in October.

Really? Also the last match on the old National Stadium from Bucharest was Romania - Albania in a qualifying for UEFA Euro 2008 in November 2007.

I think the stadium got the green light, not to sure.


Anyone have details on when construction will begin?

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Anyone have details on when construction will begin?
Well, according to Kulla, it started in October,2010 ... :lol:
(see the first two pages of this thread:))

Construction started 1 week ago

Oh, no...Now i see that it started in October,2011 :nuts:

Some news regarding the construction of the stadium. The reconstruction wont start before the match Albania-Romania. This match will be the last one played at the old stadium. It will be played on 11/10/2011. So the construction will start in October.

I bet the next date is Oct, 2012...:lol:

Well, according to Kulla, it started in October,2010 ... :lol:
(see the first two pages of this thread:))


Oh, no...Now i see that it started in October,2011 :nuts:



I bet the next date is Oct, 2012...:lol:

Well seen as I dont have anything better to do at this moment I thought best to answer to you because you seem to enjoy my replies so much. I stated the things I wrote here only on what the media gave out regarding the information when the construction would start and all the other things I wrote here.

Now cry me a river! :)

Well seen as I dont have anything better to do at this moment I thought best to answer to you because you seem to enjoy my replies so much. I stated the things I wrote here only on what the media gave out regarding the information when the construction would start and all the other things I wrote here.

Now cry me a river! :)

Any news?

seems to be a 22 000 seats, 60M€ financed partly by a shopping mall

It is a little disheartening to see the excitement, hope, and happiness this stadium had in the beginning and just how pitiful this situation has become.:ohno:

Indeed, but money is short, so the federation does what it can!