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Project idea

Architectural and Massing Concept
The core philosophy behind the design of the community center in Bernolákovo lies in clear operational legibility, spatial efficiency, and the creation of a strong urban landmark within the affected area. The concept evolves through three basic phases: operational segmentation and the duality of masses, space-defining cubes (interior articulation), and a lookout tower acting as both a functional and visual accent. This concept successfully combines strict operational logic (from the whole to the detail—through groups, masses, and cubes) with a distinctive architectural gesture that redefines the public space in the municipality.

Project description

1. Operational Segmentation and Duality of Masses
The starting point of the design was a thorough division of the overall functional program into two separate operational groups (e.g., a quiet/community zone and a busy/social zone). This division corresponds directly to the massing solution—the architecture is clearly articulated through two main masses. This dualism not only simplifies navigation within the complex but also respects the urban context and the scale of the surrounding built environment.
2. Space-defining Cubes (Interior Articulation)
The interior space of both masses is shaped and defined by the insertion of three solid cubes. These cubes house the primary service, restroom, and technological facilities (support functions). Their strategic placement within the layout does not divide the operations, but rather the opposite—the primary gathering and usable space is generated based on their mutual relationship and negative definition. The free space that flows around these cubes remains flexible, open, and visually interconnected.
3. Lookout Tower as a Functional and Visual Accent
In close proximity to the main hall (the focal point of social activity), the static mass is dynamically elevated vertically. By extending the vertical volume of the lookout, the building gains a new dimension and simultaneously fulfills several key roles:
Navigational Point (Landmark): It creates a clear visual accent in the area, helping visitors orient themselves within the municipality and the school grounds.
Vertical Connection: It serves as a circulation core that safely and seamlessly provides access to the roof terrace, thereby expanding the center's usable area into an outdoor dimension.
Added Experience Value: It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and the urban structure of Bernolákovo.
Mass Composition: Architecturally, the tower elegantly balances the horizontal character of the entire complex, giving it a modern and confident silhouette.

Technical information

The structural system of the building is designed to reflect the volumetric layout. The primary volume consists of a flexible open layout complemented by three rigid interior service cores (cubes) that fulfill a bracing function. The vertical landmark (lookout tower) is designed as a reinforced concrete/steel structure integrated into the main structural frame, ensuring stability and seamless vertical circulation to the roof terrace. Materials are selected to emphasize the duality of the architectural masses and to ensure long-term durability and spatial efficiency.

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