Kultúrne Centrum Jarovce

Idea projektu

The core idea of the proposal is to define diverse public spaces through mass composition and to actively connect them with the surrounding structure. The buildings are not merely carriers of function but tools for activating public space and fostering community life. The square by the main street is lively, representative, and open to the general public. The second courtyard, in contrast, has a community-oriented, semi-public character – it offers a space for relaxation, social interaction, and resident-led initiatives. Flexibility and openness are key elements of the design: the ground floors are designed to accommodate various uses over time, ensuring long-term sustainability and adaptability of the buildings. The proposal does not aim for a definitive form, but rather for a structure that can develop over time according to the needs of its environment.

Popis projektu

The Croatian Cultural Centre in Jarovce is situated at the intersection of a developing part of the village and its natural surroundings. The proposal engages with the existing urban and social context, rather than focusing solely on the assigned function of a cultural center. Architecture here does not emerge as a final product, but as a response to its environment – as a spatial framework that defines new public spaces. The project creates two contrasting urban areas – an active square along the main road and a quieter, more intimate courtyard oriented toward the park. These two spaces are connected by a pedestrian “inner street,” offering a sequence of experiences and visual tension, reminiscent of the vistas found in old European cities. The project does not simply create architecture, but a space for community life that can grow and evolve naturally.

Technické informácie

The technical solution is based on a simple, logical, and sustainable concept. The buildings are designed as flexible volumes with central spaces for public use and service zones located around the perimeter, facing the less attractive site boundaries. The structural system consists of a reinforced concrete skeleton that enables easy reconfiguration and long-term durability. The architectural envelope is conceived as a temporary and replaceable layer – its simple, offset form is designed to be replaceable, extendable, or removable over time. New additions to the façade, such as canopies or architectural elements, are designed with a clear visual and material contrast to the neutral base. The entire composition is conceived as an open system – not as a closed form, but as an infrastructure for growth, much like a seed that adapts to the environment in which it grows.