# Pixelated Albanian Buildings This Eye-Catching Building Depicts the Albanian Map On Its Facade By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2019-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyecatching-building References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/downtown-one-tirana-mvrdv/58535/) & [mvrdv.nl](https://www.mvrdv.nl/projects/388/downtown-one-tirana) Architectural firm [MVRDV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-of-tirana) is certainly not known for playing it safe, which is precisely why it designed the [Downtown One Tirana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marble-falls-arthouse) building in the Albanian capital to be spectacularly eye-catching. This building is set to become a true architectural beacon by virtue of its facade, portions of which will protrude out of the building to effectively depict the map of Albania. What's great about this eye-catching building is that its [facade projections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belden-brick) won't merely create the aesthetic effect of an Albanian map, but will also help to create unique terraces and balconies, making this a fine example of functionality meeting visual appeal. Image Credit: MVRDV / REDVERTEX ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pixelated Facades:** The use of pixelated facades in architecture creates visually striking buildings. - **Functional Aesthetics:** Architectural designs that combine functionality and visual appeal are gaining popularity. - **Geographical Representations:** Building facades that depict maps or geographical features provide a unique visual element. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers have the opportunity to explore pixelated facades and functional aesthetics in their projects. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers can capitalize on the appeal of buildings with unique and visually striking features like geographical representations. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can leverage buildings with eye-catching facades as landmarks and tourist attractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Square-Shaped High-Rise Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ndarja.md) - [Altered Pyramid Concrete Monuments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-of-tirana.md) - [Concrete Skyscraper Trio Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rruga-adem-jashari.md) - [Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooda.md) - [Lakefront District Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-views.md) - [Gracefully Dynamic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-tower.md) - [Spherical Urban Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-ballroom.md) - [Rurally-Inspired City Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziel-highrise-building.md) - [Pixelated Illusion Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-b.md)