Mária Bogárová
student
Faculty of Architecture and Design STU in Bratislava
Slovakia
Architecture
The project responds to the contrast between the historic linear housing and the newer dispersed development in Jarovce. It proposes a cultural centre that… more
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 evaluated as a strong and mature architectural proposal with a clear conceptual framework that is consistently translated into spatial organization, plans, and overall form. The building successfully operates as a public cultural hub, demonstrating thoughtful integration with its site, a well-defined public realm, and an inclusive, human-centered approach to space and accessibility. The modular logic and volumetric articulation are clear and controlled, resulting in legible circulation and balanced programmatic zoning. The presentation quality is professional and competition-ready, with coherent drawings and convincing visualizations. However, the project would benefit from a more explicit articulation of its structural system, clearer sectional drawings to explain vertical relationships and acoustics, and a stronger communication of environmental strategies such as daylighting and ventilation. While elegant and restrained, the architectural identity could be made more memorable through a more distinctive gesture, particularly at the entrance or roof level. Overall, this is a high-quality proposal with strong competition potential, which could reach an award-winning level with minor technical and narrative refinements.
Clarify the structural logic of the building by explicitly showing how large spans, roof elements, and column grids work together, especially in the main multipurpose hall, as this would strengthen the project’s technical credibility. Add at least one well-composed longitudinal or cross section to explain vertical spatial relationships, ceiling heights, acoustics, and the connection between interior spaces and the roof. Strengthen the environmental narrative by clearly demonstrating how daylight penetrates deep interior areas, how natural ventilation is enabled, and how the building envelope responds to climate conditions. Enhance the architectural identity by emphasizing one memorable element such as the entrance sequence, facade articulation, or roof form so the project becomes more immediately recognizable among competition entries. Finally, refine the relationship between interior programs and outdoor public spaces by showing how activities can extend outside, reinforcing the building’s role as an active, community-oriented cultural center rather than a contained object.
20.12.2025