Workshop 1:
New Architecture in a Historic Environment

Recovery Strategies

The objective of the workshop is the study and design of the revitalization of an existing, inactive architectural structure.
Specifically, a 20th-century building of modern style and conventional reinforced concrete construction, currently abandoned or underutilized due to aging and degradation, will be analyzed. The suitability of the building to accommodate new uses will be thoroughly examined.

Subsequently, the necessary interventions, reinforcements, additions, and modifications will be designed to ensure that the existing shell fully meets the new functional requirements.

The adaptation of the building to contemporary structural adequacy and energy performance standards will be extensively studied. However, the primary focus will be on the design philosophy and architectural strategy for integrating the structure into the present day.

The goal is to harmonize the building’s original architectural identity with a modern expressive approach, creating a recognizable and meaningful architectural statement.

The evaluation of student work will be based on the ability to consider all parameters, respond to the challenges of the design problem, propose innovative architectural solutions, and convincingly represent the new proposals.