THE DEEP WEB OF TIRANA'S URBAN LAYERS NETWORK A STRATEGY TO ENHANCE THE ACCESSIBILITY TO THE HISTORICURBAN FABRICS

Abstract

As the AEC industry is focused on new buildings, the old ones are left behind in a poor condition. Leaving the old buildings in poor condition and destroying them to build new objects leads to the extinction of architectural heritage. This thesis analysis the situation and proposes a new approach where the main focus will be old buildings. Revitalizing the abandoned buildings in one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Tirana named “Selvia” and regeneration of the neighbourhood by improving walkability, safety, qualities of open spaces, increasing microeconomy and a new circulation plan designed by walking and bringing old buildings in the focus of pedestrians. A deep analysis is made through advanced software like QGIS and also in the site visit.