The Concave

Born from the rocks and frame Llamani´s landscape

Carved into the rugged coastline of the Albanian Riviera, The Concave is a premium boutique hotel with 63 rooms, shaped by the contours of Llamani Beach. The project is an exercise in precision, articulating form, shadow, and material in a way that both absorbs and reflects the surrounding nature. The hotel and the plot are inseparable, in constant dialogue. As part of a broader masterplan, the intervention redefines the waterfront by establishing a cohesive architectural identity that respects the site’s raw authenticity. A carefully integrated car park system enhances both functionality and landscape continuity, offering adaptable spaces for cultural and social engagement. A geography of contrasts, gravelly shores meet crystalline waters, while green hills frame the horizon. The architecture responds not through imposition but through adaptation, following the site’s natural rhythms. Through a synthesis of sustainability and spatial intelligence, the project incorporates solar energy, water conservation, and the preservation of native flora, reinforcing the equilibrium between nature and the built environment.

The topography is bold and sculptural, demanding an architecture that is both adaptive and respectful. This is a place of experience, not spectacle – a place where ecotourism, low impact development and immersion in the landscape define the architectural approach while the architecture frame the landscape. An elevated access road to Llamani Beach dictates the visitor’s first impression—the hotel and its masterplan are first seen from above. The roof becomes the fifth façade, where architecture extends beyond form and dissolves into the terrain. Designed with this aerial perspective in mind, ensuring that every element—from materiality to volumetric composition—reinforces its integration with the landscape. The Himara region and the Port of Palermo are marked by layers of history—Venetian fortifications, Ottoman remains, and modern interventions all shape the cultural landscape. This project is not a replication of the past but a continuation of its spirit, a response to the deep geological and historical context of the site.