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 proposal aims to create a sustainable residential expansion in Brněnec Village, Czech Republic, through the introduction of three distinct residential clusters and a riverside clubhouse. Each group targets specific user groups—elderly residents, families, and tourists—while incorporating shared green spaces and walkable connections. The adaptive reuse of a historical building as a gymnasium is a positive gesture toward heritage preservation and contextual continuity.

While the urban layout is logically zoned and the riverside streetscape offers scenic value, the architectural articulation and design resolution remain relatively basic. The use of reinforced concrete frame structures with textile and wood detailing shows an effort toward material sensitivity, but the treatment of facades, rooflines, and public-private transitions lacks formal depth and spatial richness. The walkway system and green roofs are promising components but would benefit from stronger integration with environmental performance strategies, such as shading, water management, or passive ventilation.

Overall, the project presents a well-intentioned vision for sustainable community housing, but it requires further architectural development and experiential refinement to elevate it from a functional layout to a spatially compelling living environment.