Oliwia Frąckowiak
student
Silesian University of Technology, (Politechnika Śląska), Faculty of Architecture, Gliwice
Poland
Architecture
The subject of the study is a site located in Brněnec - a small village in the Czech Republic, with a predominantly rural character, located on the express… more
Tamer ElSerafi
advisor
Effat University
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Tamer ElSerafi is the Head of the Architecture Department and Director of the Master of Science… more
This project presents a thoroughly developed and highly thoughtful approach to revitalizing Brněnec, combining sustainable multi-family housing with a profound sensitivity to social, cultural, and demographic realities. The design prioritizes "life between buildings," with skillfully articulated public, semi-public, and private spaces that actively foster community engagement and intergenerational integration. The architectural language balances modern comfort with a respectful nod to local traditions, achieving a harmonious synthesis between new development and the existing rural fabric. Particular strengths include the attention to the aging population’s evolving needs, the thoughtful human-scale design of communal areas, and the integration of social sustainability into the spatial logic. A minor suggestion for future enhancement could be a deeper exploration of passive environmental strategies in building orientation and material detailing. Overall, this is an exemplary and socially responsive model for sustainable rural regeneration.