Adam Stalica
student
Silesian University of Technology, (Politechnika Śląska), Faculty of Architecture, Gliwice
Poland
Architecture
The project idea involves revitalizing a building that no longer attracts tourists, transforming it into a year-round recreational center with a library… more
Tamer ElSerafi
advisor
Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering Architecture Department.
Egypt
Dr. Tamer ElSerafi is the Head of the Architecture Department and Director of the Master of Science… more
This project revitalizes a neglected historic building into a vibrant cultural and recreational center that combines a public library, guest accommodations, and a restaurant. The intervention is sensitive to the building’s protected status, preserving the front façade while inserting a well-resolved new extension. The spatial layout ensures logical zoning, generous public functions, and a welcoming atmosphere. The material palette, structural system, and internal modifications reflect a mature and context-aware design strategy. While modest in scale, the project’s architectural clarity and social impact are admirable, making it a successful model of small-scale adaptive reuse.