Bjarke Ingels Group controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Demolition of Albania's National Theatre
The historic theater was demolished on 17 May 2020 amid continuing opposition. Authorities detained some protesters, and the episode remained a major heritage and governance controversy connected with the replacement project.
2019
Controversy over the proposed National Theatre of Albania
BIG's proposal to replace Tirana's aging National Theatre became controversial because preservationists considered the existing building historically significant. Protests continued after the selection of the replacement design.