Penzion Aviatic – Medlánky Airport Community Center

FAST VUT - Faculty of Civil Engineering, Brno University of Technology, Department of Architecture

Project idea

The primary objective of the "Aviatic" project is to architecturally resolve the operational intersection of a domestic airport and a residential facility. The core concept is driven by a cascading, split-level layout. This specific spatial configuration was implemented to guarantee equal, uncompromised sightlines toward the runway for all guests, effectively neutralizing any spatial hierarchy among the accommodation units. Furthermore, the volumetric shaping functionally dictates the site's topography to establish a clear structural separation between active aviation zones and quiet residential areas.

Project description

The proposed hybrid complex encompasses 16 apartment units (46 beds), an aeroclub clubhouse, and an aircraft hangar. The spatial organization utilizes a defined split-level terrain intervention (±1.5m), resulting in a cascading architectural form topped with mono-pitch roofs. Operationally, the facility is strictly divided into an active community zone and a quiet residential wing, separated by a central external passage that functions as the primary communication hub. A defining architectural and structural detail involves precise technological cutouts based on the Medlánky airport logo, which utilize shifting sunlight to project dynamic light and shadow patterns directly into the interior spaces.

Technical information

The building is designed as a reinforced concrete structure comprising a wall and skeleton load-bearing system. Due to the partial embedment into the sloping terrain, reinforced concrete retaining walls are used in the lowest floor to ensure slope stability and protect the structure from earth pressure. The vertical load-bearing structure consists of reinforced concrete columns and walls arranged in a strict regular grid with a constant axial distance of 6000 mm, ensuring efficient load transfer and overall stability. The floor structures of the accommodation wing are monolithic reinforced concrete slabs that provide sufficient load capacity and acoustic insulation. The hangar and social hall are vertically open without inserted floor slabs, covered by an exposed gable roof structure that includes thermal insulation and waterproofing. The perimeter walls are designed as a sandwich structure with a load-bearing layer, integrated thermal insulation, and a ventilated outer duralumin cladding. This facade directly references the aviation industry and features precise technological cutouts that project the Medlánky airport logo into the interior via sunlight. Walkable surfaces on exterior terraces and the forecourt utilize highly durable design SPU flooring, providing mechanical resistance to weathering and completing the overall aesthetic of the building.

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