宠物医院,阿尔巴尼亚 / Davide Macullo Architects
建筑是最完整的艺术形式。它是一种绘制“有意义线条”的技艺——这些线条一旦被转化为墙体与开口,就呈现出建筑师的喜悦、激情与意图。建筑不仅仅是建造结构,更在于创造与生命、文化和自然产生共鸣的有意义的场所。我们相信,空间不仅应具备功能性,更应唤起情感、激发思考,并提升使用者的福祉。我们的作品挑战既定规范,在设计中注入愉悦、魅力与对空间心理的深刻理解。
Architecture is the most complete art form. It is the craft of drawing meaningful lines that, once transformed into walls and openings, reveal the architect’s joys, passions, and intentions. It is more than just building structures; it is about creating meaningful places that resonate with life, culture, and nature. We believe that spaces should not only be functional but should evoke emotion, provoke thought, and enhance the well-being of those who inhabit them. Our work challenges the orthodox and infuses design with joy, flair, and a deep understanding of the psychology of space.
▼宠物医院外观,exterior of the vet hospital


▼宠物医院鸟瞰,aerial view of the vet hospital

这一理念在地拉那的兽医医院项目中得以具象化。激情、热情与远见被转化为一个具象空间。医院柔和流动的外部形式,与平面布局的理性逻辑形成对比,营造出一种奇妙与和谐共存的氛围。最初看似简单静态的几何形体——植根于空间心理与人类学原则——逐渐展开为一个充满动感的曲线网络,使这里成为一个真正的“场所”,充满生命与流动感。这些流线型的形式消除了人们对封闭空间的原始恐惧,营造出一种开放而自由的环境。
This philosophy takes shape in this project: the Veterinary Hospital in Tirana. Passion, enthusiasm, and vision have been transformed into a physical space. The hospital’s soft, flowing exterior contrasts with the structured logic of the plan, creating a sense of wonder and harmony. What begins as simple, static geometry—rooted in spatial psychology and anthropological principles—unfolds into a dynamic network of curves that turn this space into a true place, full of movement and life. The fluid forms eliminate any atavistic fears of enclosure, creating an open and freeing environment.
▼流动的外部形式,soft, flowing exterior



这座建筑并非强加于自然之上,而是以流畅、雕塑般的姿态从自然中生长出来。弯曲的结构在地貌中形成涟漪,难以被直观理解,仿佛是有生命的雕塑。医院本身几乎隐于环境之中,难以被识别为医疗设施——人们所遇见的,不仅仅是一座建筑,而是一个全然不同的世界。这个空间被设计为令人愉悦、引人入胜,并且最重要的是,为患病动物而存在——一个令人敬佩的目标。
The architecture does not impose itself on nature but rather rises from it in fluid, sculptural gestures. The curved structures create waves in the landscape, defying immediate understanding, as if they are living sculptures. The hospital itself remains almost hidden, unrecognisable as a medical facility —what one encounters is not just a building but an entirely different world. It is a space designed to be joyous, intriguing, and above all, conceived for the benefit of sick animals—a remarkable purpose.
▼以流畅、雕塑般的姿态从自然中生长出来,rises from nature in fluid, sculptural gestures

柔和有机的形式与野性粗犷的混凝土之间的对比,不仅带来了实用性,也赋予建筑更深的美学层次。露台与花园并非装饰性的存在,它们作为治疗性空间为“病患”提供光照、空气与自然的联系。室内空间的规划也充分考虑到了使用者的心理需求。正如在人类医疗中一样,空间心理学在此同样扮演着关键角色——确保不同物种,尤其是天生敌对的动物,能够感到安全与舒适。猫与狗的空间布局遵循与人类相同的原则:舒适、必要时的分隔、以及对共处的细致考量。
The contrast between soft, organic forms and the raw strength of brutalist concrete adds both practicality and aesthetic depth. The terraces and gardens are not merely decorative; they serve as therapeutic spaces for the ‘patients,’ offering them light, air, and connection to nature. Inside, the hospital is carefully planned to accommodate the psychological needs of its occupants. Just as in human healthcare, spatial psychology plays a critical role—ensuring that different species, especially natural adversaries, feel secure and at ease. The organisation of spaces for cats and dogs follows the same principles as those for humans: comfort, separation where necessary, and a thoughtful approach to coexistence.
▼入口中庭天窗,the skylight for the entrance atrium

▼入口中庭,entrance atrium



▼提供光照、空气与自然的联系,providing natural lighting,air and connection to the nature


这个项目是更广泛趋势的一部分,代表着阿尔巴尼亚一场智慧与美的机构复兴运动。在向世界敞开大门的过程中,这个国家正面临两种建筑路径的抉择:一种是僵化的、教条化的建造方式,另一种则是更具人文精神、以自然为中心的路径。现代建筑太常试图主宰环境,而不是与之和谐共处,忘记了自然并非生命之外的他物——它本身就是生命。
This project is part of a broader movement, a renaissance of intelligent and beautiful institutions in Albania. As the country opens itself to the world, it must navigate between rigid, dogma-driven architecture and a more humanistic, nature-centred approach. Too often, modern architecture seeks to dominate its environment rather than harmonize with it, forgetting that nature is not separate from life—it is life itself.
▼接待台,reception desk

▼治疗区域,healing area


现在,是时候播下尊重阿尔巴尼亚丰富气候、传统与历史的优质建筑种子。兽医医院正是这样一粒种子,它代表着一种从静态纪念性空间,向动态沉浸式空间的转变——一个让生命得以繁衍、生长的地方。它是对热情匠心、富有远见的委托人与共同愿景的致敬,展现出功能与非凡兼具的建筑实践。它挑战了传统,但更重要的是,它服务、疗愈并启发着人们。
Now is the time to plant the seeds of quality architecture that respects Albania’s rich climate, traditions, and history. The Veterinary Hospital is one such seed, representing a shift from static, commemorative spaces to dynamic, immersive places that invite life to flourish. It stands as a tribute to passionate craftsmanship, visionary clients, and a shared desire to create something that is both functional and extraordinary. It is architecture that challenges conventions, but more importantly, it is architecture that serves, heals, and inspires.
▼夜景,night view


▼夜景鸟瞰,aerial view at night

▼场地平面,site plan

▼一层平面,ground floor plan

▼二层平面,first floor plan

▼三层平面,third floor plan

▼四层平面,fourth floor plan

▼北立面,North elevation

▼东立面,East elevation

▼南立面,South elevation

▼西立面,West elevation

▼剖面,section


▼草图,sketch

Project: VET HOSPITAL
Location: Tirana, Albania
Function: Vet clinic
Project start date: August 2020
Construction start date: June 2022
Completion date: December 2024
Total cost: 2’700’000 EUR
Site area: 2’046 m2
Building area (footprint): 712 m2
Total floor area: 2’243 m2
Basement floor area: 777 m2
Above ground floor area: 1’466 m2
Total Volume:
Basement volume:
Above ground volume:
Landscape area: 8’890 m3
5’550 m3
3’340 m3
535 m2
Storeys: 1 level basement, 3 levels above ground
Materials: Main structure: reinforced concrete
Finish, exterior: Facades: reinforced concrete
Finish, interior: Walls: concrete, plasterboard
Ceilings: concrete, plasterboard
Floors: antibacterial resin, PVC
General Contractor: EUROCOL
Investors: Vet Hospital Tirana
Emre Aslan
Martin Llazani
Erko Prifti
Marvin Brahja
EUROCOL
Architect:
Principal: Davide Macullo Architects – Lugano, CH
Davide Macullo
Project Architect: Aileen Forbes-Munnelly
Design Collaborators: Andrea Carlotta Conti, Samantha Capoferri, Lorenza Tallarini
Architect of record: Orion Construction, Tirana, Albania
S&L Studio, Tirana, Albania
Landscape architect: Davide Macullo Architects, Lugano, CH
Interior design: Davide Macullo Architects, Lugano, CH
Renders: Davide Macullo Architects – Lugano, CH
Photographer: Leonit Ibrahimi














