TIRANA, Oct 13 /ATA/ – The Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has been declared the winner of the international competition for “Faith Park”, a landmark project envisioned as a symbol of Albania’s religious harmony and cultural coexistence.

Twelve internationally renowned studios from the UK, Portugal, Denmark, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy competed in the final phase. From these, five were shortlisted, and BIG was ultimately selected by the jury as the winner.

Prime Minister Edi Rama hailed the park as “a unique project within the vision of Tirana 2030 for Albania 2030,” where faiths “will be seen and experienced through the trees and plants of sacred texts.”

The government head described the competition as “the most complex, emotional, and challenging” architectural process organized so far, praising the high quality and sensitivity of all submissions.

“What you have brought us is admirable. This project will make us proud – a special moment for architecture where nature and landscape are woven together harmoniously,” Rama said, adding that such initiatives inspire hope beyond political divisions.

Designed as a symbolic space of interfaith coexistence and cultural harmony, Faith Park will stand as an iconic work enriching Albania’s spiritual and natural landscape. The winning concept design was praised for its inclusive and innovative approach, blending nature, humanity, and belief into a unified architectural vision.