The
project builds on the opportunity offered by the relocation of the
football stadium to convert the central area of Rahovec into a
constellation of well-articulated spaces.
This
intervention is framed in a larger strategy for the redevelopment of
public spaces of the town.
This
strategy intends to enhance an alternative for motorized
transportation, offering an adequate and pleasant connection of the
town with the new city center.
The
scheme’s bold approach to urban form, a circle, provides a
memorable identity for Rahovec’s city center and public life to
thrive.
This
scheme is able to both unite the whole site while creating unique
zones for the square’s diverse edge conditions.
At
the center sits a large circular clearing, a wide multifunctional
plaza that can accommodate large events while also providing space
for daily functions of multiple actors simultaneously.
The
circular design of the square is supported by a canopy that connects
new and existing buildings, offers an elevated promenade, creates
shade and rain protection when needed, secures the pedestrian
character of the area and allows for a wide range of temporary uses.