AFA Tower is a new residential high-rise currently under construction in central Tirana, located near Pazari i Ri along Rruga Hoxha Tahsim. Developed by ONI & AFA sh.p.k, the project is part of the ongoing wave of vertical residential developments reshaping the city’s core, where limited land availability and high demand are pushing projects upward.

Public references and market information indicate a building of around 25 storeys, with height estimates circulating at approximately 90+ metres, positioning it among Tirana’s notable new-generation towers currently in progress. The residential programme being promoted includes multiple apartment sizes, including 1+1, 2+1, and 3+1 layouts, alongside duplex units, reflecting the typical mix seen in contemporary high-rise housing schemes targeting both end-users and investors.

From a construction and façade standpoint, projects in this category require a coordinated approach across structural works, MEP integration, and the external envelope, especially in dense inner-city sites where access and staging are limited. Towers of this scale normally depend on a combination of:

• Reinforced concrete core and floor slabs, built for vertical stability and seismic performance
• Unitised or semi-unitised curtain wall zones, depending on façade geometry and installation speed requirements
• Thermally broken aluminium joinery systems for openings, balancing air-tightness with long-term durability
• Double or triple IGU glazing packages, typically with low-E coatings for energy performance and summer comfort
• Acoustic-rated glass configurations, important for central areas with continuous traffic and activity

Because AFA Tower is positioned in one of Tirana’s most active central districts, envelope performance becomes a key technical driver, covering U-values, solar control, airtightness, and condensation risk, while also ensuring controlled natural light and visual comfort across varying orientations.

Construction progress and apartment availability listings show that the project is being actively advanced and commercialised in parallel, which is common for urban high-rise developments where sales phases move together with structural milestones.