International Architecture & Design Awards 2024Public building in Grodno
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Public Building & Civic Architecture
Public building in Grodno — IADA 2024 award
Public building in Grodno received Silver Winner recognition at the International Architecture & Design Awards 2024 in Public Building & Civic Architecture. Project status, design team and credits are listed alongside the presentation.
About the project
The project entails the construction of a building that harmonizes with the surrounding historical architecture of Grodno's center without resorting to stylization or pseudo-historicism. While contemporary in design, the building adheres to height and other restrictions and contextually responds to the historical past, neighboring buildings, and the environment. The concept draws inspiration from the historical architecture of Grodno's center, reinterpreted in a modern context.
The building silhouette is crafted with consideration for preserving the existing tree, allowing for the creation of an entrance area beneath its canopy. Thus, the tree becomes an integral part of the composition, complemented by the facade's dynamics - window openings and facade panels vary in size, increasing in rhythm towards the entrance area, while the brickwork gradually fades as it moves away from the tree.
Facade materials include locally sourced handmade bricks, a traditional material for the "old town," panels of natural stone, and glass. Expressive details and intricate brickwork highlight the unique character of the facades.
The project incorporates a range of measures to ensure accessibility for people with physical disabilities.
