Urban and architectural concept of a residential and service and development of the area of the Schindler's Ark Survivors' Museu

Idea projektu

The purpose of developing the buildings in the northern part (Part A) is to preserve and record the history of the site and to form the visitor experience. The goal of the new housing development residential development (in part B) of the project site is to bring available housing to the local market housing and to create a new multi-generational neighborhood community, as well as to bridge the gap between the urban centers of Brnenec and Moravian Chrastova. An important aspect is the arranging the geometric, compositional structure of the developed property. The priority of of the project is to use sustainable materials and to fit into the context of the valley.

Popis projektu

The project includes a new multi-family development in Brnenec, Czech Republic, as well as the use of existing post-industrial buildings for museum and service purposes. The site is divided into 3 parts A, B and C, of which part B has been more thoroughly developed. The urban layout was created with reference to the existing north-south layout, connecting the Low-Beer Villa with the former textile factory. The new residential buildings are essentially based on two contours - rectangular and L-shaped. An ”woonerf” lane is planned through the center of the site, providing access to the buildings.

Technické informace

The designed residential and residential-service buildings were designed using the technology of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT). CLT production involves laying wooden slats, one on top of the other, perpendicular to each other and joining them using environmentally friendly environmentally friendly adhesives and a pressure of 6 kg/cm2. This makes the resulting structure more resistant to swelling and shrinking. In addition, it regulates air humidity, insulates sound and heat well. Wooden structures are supported by reinforced concrete footings.

Tomasz Maśka

Silesian University of Technology, (Politechnika Śląska), Faculty of Architecture, Gliwice

Poland

Urbanismus

Projekt odevzdán

14. 07. 2024

Tag

Urbanismus Public spaces Multi Unit Housing

Rada studentům

Urban and architectural concept of a residential and service and development of the area of the Schindler's Ark Survivors' Museu

This project presents a sophisticated and contextually sensitive proposal for the redevelopment of the Schindler’s Ark site in Brněnec, Czech Republic, combining memory-driven museum programming with sustainable residential development. The site is thoughtfully subdivided into three zones—Part A for preservation and commemoration, Part B for residential regeneration, and Part C as connective tissue. The planning reflects an elegant spatial logic that strengthens the historical narrative while supporting contemporary urban integration. The housing development employs a carefully articulated geometric layout that aligns with the valley’s topography and urban fabric, introducing L-shaped and rectangular blocks that mediate between old industrial volumes and the surrounding landscape. The inclusion of a woonerf and human-scale pathways enhances pedestrian engagement and community cohesion. The technical decision to construct using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), supported by reinforced concrete foundations, reinforces the project’s environmental ethos and material authenticity. Overall, this is a highly commendable urban and architectural proposal. It balances memory preservation, sustainable living, and neighborhood connectivity in a respectful and forward-looking manner—demonstrating excellent spatial planning, structural strategy, and cultural sensitivity.
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