ARCHITECTURE

Vila ÉPOQUE

February 13, 2024|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2024 – Winner, Czech Republic, Residential – housing|

Situated in Prague's Bertramka district, across from Adolf Loos's renowned Winternitz Villa, Villa Epoque rests on a hillside. Inspired by its notable neighbor's austerity, functionality, and openness, we anticipate its timeless appeal and positive impact on the area. The house design incorporates simple yet functional mass shifts, creating dynamic spaces. Its facade serves as a canvas for captivating shadow play visible from the street. Abundant glass and thoughtful views connect
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Beton Eisack HQ

February 13, 2024|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2024 – Winner, Industrial buildings and workspace, Italy|

"From grey to green" was the motto behind the conversion of the headquarters. The original building, designed by architect Armin Blasbichler in 2002, serves as the entrance to the concrete factory. With a focus on research and development, adapted needs emerged over time. The aim, 20 years later, was to create an efficient, atmospheric, and pleasant working environment while showcasing the company’s products. A new space for seminars and
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Bakery Products Factory

February 13, 2024|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2024 – Winner, Croatia, Industrial buildings, Industrial buildings and workspace|

The building was constructed on the site of a former brewery that was demolished. The bakery is designed as a building with: - A basement (housing garages and auxiliary spaces) - A two-level production ground floor with an inserted mezzanine - The first floor - The second floor, which is intended for administration Due to strict hygiene and business regulations, it is not possible to photograph the interior facilities, which
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Community Center Sattledt, Austria

February 7, 2024|Architecture, Austria, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2024 – Winner, Public, cultural buildings and infrastructure buildings|

New buildings have been added to complement the existing structure, creating an interesting sequence of spaces and forming a new town center. A standalone structure and an angled one connect the surrounding streets, housing essential functions such as the municipal office with a large event center, the church, a daycare center, a library, shops, and cafes. This results in a lively marketplace for various events, a church square, a park,
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MŠC Kungota

February 7, 2024|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2024 – Winner, Public, cultural buildings and infrastructure buildings, Slovenia|

The construction site is situated in Spodnja Kungota within the cadastral municipality of Mali Rošpoh near Maribor. A newly constructed multi-purpose cultural and sports facility, complete with stands, will function as a cultural and sports center for local associations and residents in the Kungota Municipality area. The design of the new facility is based on a suitable programmatic and functional foundation, which will contribute both substantively and architecturally to the
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Eco-Park Durres

February 6, 2024|Albania, Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2024 – Winner, Public / open space and landscape|

Eco-Park Durres is a public park constructed on a former landfill that once posed a significant environmental threat to the city. Inspired by a renowned local Roman mosaic, "The Beauty of Durres," the park's design serves as a metaphor for the transformation of a contaminated site, laden with negative connotations, into a public space for recreation and environmental education. The primary objective of the project is to address an environmental
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Center of Protected Croatian Fauna and Bear Habitat

February 6, 2024|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2024 – Winner, Croatia, Public / open space and landscape|

The Center of Protected Fauna of Croatia is located in the urban green fabric area of Zagreb, within the Zoo section of Maksimir Park, adjacent to the channel of the great Maksimir lake. A concave polyvalent structure has risen on the site of the former unsightly building known as the "birdhouse for swamps". This once dark, burnt wooden structure now serves as an inviting space for visitors and passersby, seamlessly
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New district office in Seekirchen am Wallersee: Sustainable and user-friendly

February 6, 2024|Architecture, Austria, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2024 – Winner, Public, cultural buildings and infrastructure buildings|

The Salzburg Umgebung district office, constructed primarily from wood, marks Salzburg’s first administrative building of its kind and has garnered acclaim with the 'Best Architects 24' award and the klimaaktiv Gold Standard, an Austrian sustainability certification. Comprising six wooden cubes of varying heights atop a concrete pedestal, the structure seamlessly integrates with its surroundings. Sustainability resonates within, featuring vertical gardens, exposed wood, and expansive glass, all contributing to a positive
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ZMC – Library and Red Cross centre

February 2, 2024|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2024 – Winner, Croatia, Public, cultural buildings and infrastructure buildings|

On a steep slope, our energy-passive building seamlessly integrates into the urban environment. Situated alongside the fire station, hall, and school, it serves as the heart of the community. The two-story cube houses the Red Cross space, which is open and connected to external users, providing essential social services. Conversely, the library within the cube offers an introverted space for peace and research. The formal interior is tailored to accommodate
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Santra Villa Sales Office

February 2, 2024|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2024 – Winner, Public, cultural buildings and infrastructure buildings, Turkey|

Envisioned as a harmonious fusion of nature and architecture, Santra Villa Sales Office stands as a seamless integration of form and function. Its linear design blends with the undulating landscape beneath it, and the walls aligned with the natural topography serve as axes of this linearity. The glass volume provides a panoramic view of the project site, currently under construction. This approach transforms the space into an interactive exhibition area,
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Green renewal of the cultural and educational centre of Veszprém

February 2, 2024|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2024 – Winner, Hungary, Public / open space and landscape|

Veszprém, dubbed the City of the Queens, emerged as a cultural and educational cornerstone in Hungary, earning the European Capital of Culture title in 2023. The city underwent a transformative revitalization, with extensive landscaping projects enhancing its historic center's allure. The 6-hectare cultural center, encircling the Art Nouveau theater, seamlessly blends old and new public spaces, directly linked to the university campus. Notable features of the Veszprém Green City initiative
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Regional Archives Maribor – Unit for Pomurje

February 2, 2024|Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2024 – Winner, Public, cultural buildings and infrastructure buildings, Slovenia|

The facility is situated within the dimensions of the former Muralist building, part of Murska Sobota's industrial heritage. The new structure comprises two cubic volumes interconnected internally. The color scheme reflects the corporate identity of the Regional Archives, evident in the print at the entrance. While the building appears introverted from the outside, the newly created entrance platform welcomes visitors, connecting it with the city through an open urban area.
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