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Site is located on Slovenian coast on southern side of the
city of Capodistria. It is determined by two axes - one directed
to promenade and to the medieval centre of the city, the other
directed to lungo-mare along the coast to the southwest towards
the next city - Isola. To the back on the southern side terrain
changes to hills densely populated with housing. Project involves
all existing potentials - excellent accessibility, vicinity
of rich cultural heritage, direct access and views to the
seaside, nearby dense population. Proposal creates one landmark
building leaning to the hills behind while at the same time
connecting the site with the city and the sea. Programme comprises
a multifunctional community centre in the lower two floors
(library, kindergarten, medical care, post office, shopping,
gastronomy) and combination of serviced apartments and office
programmes in the triangular tower. An important feature of
composition is the bridge that traverses the highway beneath
the building, providing a wide pathway from the hillside and
Velum Building to the sea and old town. The composition of
the structure is organic, the project finds its place in the
environment spontaneously - lower two floors fill an existing
gap in the terrain, triangular tower searches for an equilibrium
between strong presence from the seaside and low impact for
the housing at the back. Triangular shape is present throughout
the composition, echoing the dynamism of the site and reflecting
the converging energies of the hills and the sea.
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