The Paveki Kindergarten is a response to tangible social needs, the steady demographic growth and the resulting strain on existing infrastructure. Located on the edge of the neighborhood, the site is characterized by a heterogeneous residential typology and abundant greenery. The complexity of the site, its irregular plot, pronounced elevation differences, and the area’s potential for future expansion defined the architectural concept – a compact, introverted architectural composition.

The units are organized around a central atrium, acting as a spatial and social core that fosters interaction and a sense of enclosure while maintaining openness. The result is a microcosm for children – protected yet open, structured yet playful. A detached pavilion extends the architectural narrative into the playground. The sloping terrain generates a playful topography – ramps, slides, climbing nets, an amphitheater, and green mounds merge landscape and movement into a coherent spatial experience.

Details

Architecture
Studio Mapa; Maja Stanić, Vojko Stanić, Kristina Žuvela, Mia Bećirević, Matija Juranović, Laura Marjanović

Client
Municipality of Kostrena

Year of completion
2025

Location
Kostrena, Croatia

Total area
1.130 m2

Site area
3.089 m2

Photos
Bosnić+Dorotić

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