Stefa, Elian/ Mydyti,
Concrete Mushrooms
- ISBN 13:
- 9788461598700
- author:
- Stefa, Elian/ Mydyti,
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- dpr-barcelona
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 191
- Dimensions:
- 163mm X 249mm
- Genre:
- Architecture, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Concrete Mushrooms: Reusing Albania's Abandoned Bunkers The legacy of Enver Hoxha's rule still lingers in Albania's landscape, with 750,000 bunkers dotting the hills, fields, beaches and roadsides. Built during his isolationist policies, these structures evoke a sense of paranoia and fear that persists to this day. Today, these concrete mushrooms stand as permanent reminders of Albania's past, their hollow interiors waiting for a purpose. The question remains: will they ever be used? This book explores the potential for adaptive reuse and renovation of these bunkers, offering insights into their history and future possibilities.