Our vision

To help Vlorë thrive all year round by bringing together the best of two worlds — Scandinavian standards of quality, design and reliability with Albania's remarkable nature, warm hospitality and local character.

We invest for the long term — acquiring, developing and managing every property we own, while creating opportunities for local businesses to grow alongside us.

A living room opening onto a terrace above the Albanian coast

Beyond the summer season

We want to create experiences that bring people to Vlorë — and give them reasons to stay.

A sheltered, heated terrace lounge open through the winter months

Live

Thoughtfully designed places for every season.

Recovery suite with hyperbaric chamber, red-light therapy, cold therapy and sauna

Recover

Advanced wellness and biohacking in an exceptional natural setting.

Shared workspace and phone booths overlooking the bay

Work

Coworking, reliable connectivity and inspiring spaces for remote work.

The Scandinavian standard

Designed to perform. Built to endure.

Three principles guide every property we develop or acquire. We assess what each one needs rather than applying the same solution everywhere.

Engineered

Comfort you can measure

Quiet rooms, fresh air and daylight where it belongs — the things you notice every day and only when they are missing.

What we look atClose
  • Daylight and sun studies
  • Acoustic analysis and sound separation between dwellings
  • Indoor air, ventilation and thermal comfort
  • Moisture protection and durable coastal materials
  • Accessibility and inclusive design
  • Fire safety, evacuation and adaptable layouts

Climate-smart

Lower impact, lower operating cost

The running cost is what the occupant pays every month. We size each measure against what the property actually needs.

What we look atClose
  • Energy assessment for each property
  • Building envelope and heat recovery
  • Solar energy and storage where it pays for itself
  • Efficient heating and cooling
  • Water reduction, reuse and smart irrigation
  • Material selection, EV charging and climate resilience

Digitally operated

Smarter from day one

Buildings that are simple to run, with problems found while they are still small and fewer people needed to run more of them.

What we look atClose
  • Energy, water and indoor climate monitoring
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Digital quality, safety and compliance documentation
  • Smart access
  • Tenant and guest communication, and service requests
  • Performance reporting and central property management

Every asset is assessed individually — technically, environmentally and operationally.

What we acquire

Land, projects and existing properties in and around Vlorë.

We invest across the property lifecycle, from development land to completed buildings.

Submit an opportunity
01

Land

Well-located sites with clear ownership and development potential.

From 5,000 m²

02

Development projects

Planned, permitted or under construction.

Acquisition or partnership

03

Existing properties

Apartment buildings, hotels and mixed-use properties with potential to improve.

Typically from 2,000 m² GFA

Core team

Nordic experience. Local understanding.

Nordvik's core team combines entrepreneurship, urban development and long-standing experience in Albania, supported by a broader advisory network across finance, law, architecture, engineering, construction and operations.

Joakim Nilsson
Joakim NilssonCEO & business development

Swedish entrepreneur with experience in developing businesses across real estate, construction, technology and other sectors. Leads Nordvik's business development, processes, transactions and projects, with overall responsibility for production and delivery.

Jahja Zeqiraj
Jahja ZeqirajDirector of urban development & public affairs

Albanian-born Swedish urban development specialist and former chair of Gothenburg's property committee. Has led infrastructure planning for major development areas representing billions in investment. Leads Nordvik's planning, land processes and public affairs.

Grant Van Cleve
Grant Van CleveDirector of strategic partnerships

Business leader who moved to Albania in 1993 and completed his first real estate development in 2006. Leads Nordvik's strategic partnerships, local market relationships and the identification and assessment of new opportunities.

Work with us

Three ways to work with Nordvik.

No exclusivity required, a clear answer quickly, and anything off-market stays off-market.

Bring us an opportunity

Property owners, agents, brokers and developers.

Build with us

Architects, engineers, contractors and specialist suppliers.

Operate with us

Restaurant, hospitality, wellness and biohacking operators.