6.7.1 Hotel Turizmi (Rozafa), Shkoder, 1970
Hotel “Turizmi” Shkoder, known today as Hotel Rozafa, was constructed in 1970, from the architects: A. Bregasi, A. Shani and N. Titka. The eight-floor Hotel is positioned in a strategic crossroad with a great connection with city, also with the air, since the upper staircase is wide open. The main façade faces North East, which exhibit the principle of rhythm and modular repetition through the vertical elements which intersects the windows. On the North West façade, the staircase creates a volume which interacts with the high volume. The façade cladding on the high volume is realized from harsh granulated stone, while the perimetral points of the volumes, create console which creates dynamism in façade. The ground floor is mostly constructed with pre-fabricated elements. A peculiarity of this hotel, is the inner courtyard, which organizes all the ground floor. The entrance of the hotel is divided from the other entrances of services like entertainment area, restaurants etc. which occupy the majority of space in the ground floor. The platform of the ground floor, being opened with wide windows around the facades enhances the light within the object and is also a place for interaction. The floors of the rooms, are organized with a main corridor which access rooms on each side. The rooms are designed according to the “type” of the time, finely furnished and a part of them have a bathroom inside, while other rooms share bathroom. Some rooms have also access to the balconies. The hotel also has a suite with direct access to the balcony. Actual State: Hotel Rozafa is one of the most well-preserved hotels after renovation process. The architecture language has remained intact, including other elements like the color. Minor modifications have taken place in the platform and the interior organization of the rooms to fulfill the needs of the actual guests.
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