BIG designs the first opera house in the Republic of Kosovo
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) presents the design for the Opera & Ballet Theater of Kosovo in the country’s capital, Prishtina. Designed in collaboration with Alb-Architect, the theater will house four performance halls and a new public plaza. Symbolizing the country’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, it will be the first opera house in the Republic of Kosovo, reflecting a new identity for Prishtina rooted in creativity and a commitment to the country’s artistic growth. The theater will be situated next to the Palace of Youth & Sports, the Fadil Vokrri Stadium, and the Public Services Ministry, contributing to a dynamic new cultural corridor at the heart of the city.
images by IMIGO, bucharest.studio, bloomimages, courtesy of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)
‘We are deeply honored to be entrusted with the design of the new home for the performing arts in a country that has gifted the world with an outsized cultural impact in the performing arts. Our design for the Opera & Ballet Theatre of Kosovo is designed like an efficient factory for the fabrication of artistic performances. The rational nucleus is wrapped in a continuous canopy, creating an engaging public space open in all directions. The undulating roof creates a flowing and inviting gesture evocative of the Xhubleta, the traditional national dress of Kosovo,’ shares Bjarke Ingels, Founder & Creative Director of BIG.
