Saeed Amini

advisor

Tehran University of Art

United Arab Emirates

I am an architect, researcher, and architectural critic who views architecture not merely as a… more

This project is appreciated for its clear architectural language and its sensitive response to the rural context and community needs of Jarovce, successfully translating the idea of a cultural hub for the Croatian minority into a legible and well-organized spatial concept. The composition of two intersecting pitched-roof volumes creates a strong and recognizable identity while naturally forming a central entrance foyer that works as a spatial focus for the complex. The functional layout is coherent and well balanced, with a clear separation yet strong connection between the creative center, café, multipurpose hall, and rentable unit, allowing for flexible use by different user groups throughout the year. The strong relationship between interior and exterior spaces, supported by generous openings and adjacent outdoor public areas, reinforces the social character of the building and extends community life beyond the enclosed volumes. The choice of timber, steel, and exposed concrete is consistent with the structural logic and gives the project an honest and contemporary material expression, while the steep metal roof contributes to durability and a distinct silhouette within the landscape. Overall, the project demonstrates solid architectural thinking, contextual sensitivity, and a convincing balance between form, function, and community-oriented vision.

While the architectural concept is clear and well integrated into its rural context, the relationship between the central foyer and the surrounding outdoor spaces could be further strengthened to enhance its role as a true social heart of the complex. Greater articulation of the main entrance and the transition from public open areas into the interior would improve legibility and strengthen the building’s civic presence. The functional flexibility of the multipurpose hall and rentable unit could also be further developed through more adaptable partitioning and storage solutions to support a wider range of community activities. Although the material palette is consistent and coherent, additional attention to façade detailing at pedestrian level could improve the human scale and enhance everyday user experience. Finally, environmental performance strategies such as controlled daylighting, summer overheating protection, and rainwater management could be more explicitly incorporated into the architectural expression to reinforce the project’s long-term sustainability.
07.12.2025