{"id":744,"date":"2025-05-23T09:30:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T09:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.diamondstatemanagement.com\/?p=744"},"modified":"2025-05-24T15:05:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T15:05:56","slug":"zigzag-resort-extends-linear-terraces-and-infinity-pools-along-albanias-rugged-coastline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.diamondstatemanagement.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/23\/zigzag-resort-extends-linear-terraces-and-infinity-pools-along-albanias-rugged-coastline\/","title":{"rendered":"zigzag resort extends linear terraces and infinity pools along albania\u2019s rugged coastline"},"content":{"rendered":"

ZigZag Resort by JA Joubert Architecture & UNS Architects<\/h2>\n

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Located along the coastline of Himare, Albania<\/a><\/strong>, ZigZag Resort is designed by JA Joubert Architecture in collaboration with UNS Architects. The resort<\/a><\/strong> adopts a linear zigzag configuration that follows the existing topography, maintaining views across the site while minimizing alteration to the landscape. The formal strategy enables each unit to engage with its surroundings without obstructing others, preserving both visual and environmental continuity.<\/p>\n

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The design incorporates passive environmental strategies, including solar orientation and natural ventilation, to reduce energy demand. Rainwater is managed through integrated systems, supporting on-site ecological balance. Locally sourced Berat stone<\/a><\/strong> is used in the construction, selected for its durability and relevance to regional building traditions.<\/p>\n

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all images courtesy of JA Joubert Architecture<\/a> and UNS Architects<\/a><\/p>\n

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ZigZag Resort’s Architecture in Dialogue with Landscape<\/h2>\n

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Circulation throughout the resort is organized to facilitate intuitive movement. Vertical transitions between terraces, gardens, and pools are addressed through integrated pathways and a funicular system. These connections are designed to provide access across levels while limiting impact on the terrain. Drop-off points and circulation routes are planned to separate guest pathways from service areas.<\/p>\n

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Interior spaces extend outward into gardens, decks, and terraces, maintaining a continuous spatial experience. Infinity pools blend with the coastline, and private coastal access deepens the resort\u2019s connection with its surroundings. The architectural approach emphasizes a cohesive relationship between building and site, aligning structural and material decisions with the existing conditions of the coastal landscape. ‘Architecture should not dominate the land; it should respond to it,’<\/em> explains Marc Joubert, founder<\/a><\/strong> of JA Joubert Architecture.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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ZigZag Resort stretches along the Himare coastline, following the natural terrain<\/p>\n

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the resort\u2019s linear zigzag form preserves site topography and uninterrupted views<\/p>\n

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architecture and landscape interlock without major disruption to the land<\/p>\n

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each unit is oriented to maintain privacy and maximize coastal exposure<\/p>\n

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infinity pools align with the sea, extending the horizon visually<\/p>\n

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circulation pathways connect terraces, gardens, and guest spaces<\/p>\n

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garden terraces extend directly from interior spaces<\/p>\n

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outdoor decks and loggias are part of the continuous spatial layout<\/p>\n

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the architecture emphasizes environmental continuity and local adaptation<\/p>\n

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JA Joubert Architecture aims for a design that responds to the land<\/p>\n

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the resort\u2019s terraced form merges with the coastal landscape<\/p>\n

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an infinity pool carved into the hillside provides an uninterrupted view of the Albanian Riviera<\/p>\n

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project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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name:<\/strong>\u00a0ZIG ZAG<\/p>\n

architects:<\/strong> JA Joubert Architecture<\/a> | @ja_joubertarchitecture<\/a>, UNS Architects | @unsarchitects<\/a>
\ndesign team:<\/strong>\u00a0Marc Joubert, Foti Prifti, Erjon Gjyli & Team, Images: Vero Universe
\nlocation:<\/b> Himare, Albania<\/p>\n

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