Located along the coastline of Himare, Albania, ZigZag Resort is designed by JA Joubert Architecture in collaboration with UNS Architects. The resort 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.
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 is used in the construction, selected for its durability and relevance to regional building traditions.
all images courtesy of JA Joubert Architecture and UNS Architects
室内空间向外延伸至花园和露台,营造出连续的空间体验。无边际泳池与海岸线融为一体,私密的海滨通道强调了度假村与周边环境的联系。建筑设计方法强调建筑与场地的紧密关系,使结构与材料选择与海岸景观的现有条件相协调。“建筑不应支配土地,而应回应土地。” JA Joubert 建筑事务所创始人Marc Joubert 解释道。
ZigZag Resort’s Architecture in Dialogue with Landscape
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.
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’s 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,’ explains Marc Joubert, founder of JA Joubert Architecture.
▲ ZigZag 度假村沿着希玛雷海岸线延伸,遵循自然地形
ZigZag Resort stretches along the Himare coastline, following the natural terrain
▲ 度假村的线性锯齿形结构保留了场地地形和不间断的视野
the resort’s linear zigzag form preserves site topography and uninterrupted views
▲ 建筑与景观相互交织,减少对土地造成的影响
architecture and landscape interlock without major disruption to the land
▲ 每个单元的朝向兼顾了私密性的同时最大化了海岸视野
each unit is oriented to maintain privacy and maximize coastal exposure
▲ 无边泳池与大海对该建筑强调环境的连续性和当地适应性,在视觉上延伸地平线
infinity pools align with the sea, extending the horizon visually
▲ 梯田形式在场地的斜坡上创造了阶梯状的节奏
terraced forms create a stepped rhythm across the site’s slope
▲ 循环通道连接露台、花园和宾客空间
circulation pathways connect terraces, gardens, and guest spaces
▲ 花园露台直接从室内空间延伸出来
garden terraces extend directly from interior spaces
▲ 室外甲板和凉廊是连续空间布局的一部分
outdoor decks and loggias are part of the continuous spatial layout
▲ 该建筑强调环境的连续性和当地适应性
the architecture emphasizes environmental continuity and local adaptation
▲ JA Joubert Architecture 致力于设计与土地相呼应的建筑
JA Joubert Architecture aims for a design that responds to the land
▲ 度假村的梯田形式与海岸景观融为一体
the resort’s terraced form merges with the coastal landscape
▲ 山坡上的无边际泳池提供了一览无余的阿尔巴尼亚里维埃拉美景
an infinity pool carved into the hillside provides an uninterrupted view of the Riviera