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Interior design of the concept store Q Shoes in Ilica street

The investor has chosen a location on Ilica street that is not in the immediate vicinity of Ban Jelačić Square, but provides comfort and accessibility for customers who do not live in the center, so the proximity of parking in Ilica 45 and the tram station next to the store is very important.

The original space is functionally subdivided so that a larger storage space is formed, spatially connected to the auxiliary and working part at the rear, and the street-facing retail space is connected in fluid and circular unobstructed movement along illuminated cabinets with exhibits.

The furniture is completely designed in the architectural office, cabinets and shelves, display stands, stools and carpets are designed just for this space, but on the principle of modular design that can be subtracted and added, moved as needed to accommodate seasonal changes, assortments and brands. The color and texture of the interior and equipment of the space, its visual and tactile characteristics, came from thinking about the lifestyle the selected brands encourage, and that is above all the quality and design of the items we enjoy in life.

The interior was published in the Nekretnine supplement to Jutarnji list on June 12th 2021

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Hinton Hall Golf Academy - Sweden

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The ARC - UK 2017

“urban morphology presupposes a convergence of givens customarily drawn from different disciplines : urbanism,, sociology, history, political economy, law itself. It is sufficient that this convergence has as its aim the analysis and explanation of a concrete artefact, of a landscape, for us to be able to state that it has its place in frame work of geography” Jean Tricart, Cours de geographie humaine.

The ARC(K) provides Vision and is part of a Strategy. We are clear that to move forward and be a relevant part of the environment man-kind must lose the shackles of living in dormitories and re-discover the roots of “community” whilst acknowledging the future.

Main headings of this strategy Diversity, Commitment and Place, will be explored further.

An Urban Strategy for Thirty years makes demands on both the built and natural environment, the cycles of which have been traditionally estranged to one another. The former is tempered by economic conditions of market demand and provision whilst the latter encompasses many different cycles, nature being the dominate factor.

In this proposal we sort to provide a framework which accommodates both elements of these cycles and secondly encourages a fusion which can be sustainable for longer than the thirty year period. The framework results from series of land forms or mounds and undulations and water elements which sets up a topography to fuse with the proposed metropolitan infrastructure. This fusion is the framework around which the “organs “of the built bodies can assemble.

Strategy

We believe Oxford and Cambridge should remain intact as places and not grow into metropolitan Cities whilst Milton Keynes would benefit from a high-density of metropolitan life to kick-start this dry and grey environment.

An accelerated build-out plan of infrastructure is necessary to provide for incremental unfolding of a strategy with specific Land-shape Settlements starting from outer edge of Milton Keynes and then along the ARC.

The ARC(K) is a vision of creating places which will fit the social  and mobile communities that are now part of our contemporary society. With the efficiency (we hope) of transport systems we can be closer to places without actually being there.

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Siget - Mixed Use Development - Zagreb

8,950 m2

The design is considered in 3 parameters

Objects and Site: The site is essentially green-field site with 4 low rise objects to the East (on Froudovnova Ulica) which are for demolition. The site has three street streets as boundary (North- West and East) with a fourth street planed to the south. The position of the objects are determined by the investor’s brief which we have kept to a minimum footprint to allow for larger public space – specifically to the North and between the objects. This brings the proposal into the existing Urban pattern.

Location : by limiting the footprint of the buildings a public plaza is positioned to the north .

Efficiency of Use:by careful new invention (of footprint , parking and garage(a large part of the functional area)in the new structures – we free up the area around the buildings.

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Vallentuna Sport Center - Sweden. 2017

Vallentuna municipality opened a discussion to develop its current ice hall. We have developed an idea for the refurbishment and expansion of the ice hall. The proposal should be seen as a response to further development. Considering all construction activities and plans in the vicinity of the sports ground there are good opportunities to create a destination for both Vallentuna and long-distance visitors through synergies.

The proposal adds to the existing ice halls with a new fund building that will be a new face in the direction of Vallentuna. The new building gives us a neutral name, Vallentuna Sportcentrum, which can include all types of sports, existing and future associations. Existing buildings are erected, modified and coupled with the new fund building. Together, these parts could contain:

Sports School

Functions for camp schools / sports events for young people from all over the country.Meeting functions / blackbox for conferences / fairs / parties / performances etc.Mixed administration for different associations for the entire sports ground.Sports clinic - sports medicine center

Area: 2,100 M2

Budget: cca 25 million euros

A project in partnership with Horisont Arkitekter  https://horisont.se/

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Bundek Park - Zagreb 2017

Concept of Connectivity and Integration

The New Park, Racinjak, is considered as both a continuum to the existing park Bundek-zapod and provides a series of connections to existing urban elements.

Main points as follows:

Connection to East Bridge: Zagrebački savski mostovi.

We propose to enhance vertical connection between the tram stop and ground level with 2 elevators . This therefore provides an additional link and necessary access for invalids.

Ramps are introduced East and West for pedestrian link down to the Embankment on each side of the bridge, which will also allow for Bicycle use from and to the bridge down into the Park and the Urban net of new Zagreb.

We consider this as a vital component of link both Park to access but a more integrated routes for pedestrian and bicycle from North to South Zagreb.

 Enlargement of Bundek Park and associated public transport.

The extension of the Park by default will promote the use of Ul. Damira Tomljanovića both by car users and Bus services. Parking spots are introduced along this street as well as extended parking by the Model car racetrack facility. Clearly additional pedestrian crossing must also be introduced along this street (controlled by semaphore lighting)

 Connection with existing Bundek park

Regardless of the planed new bridge we would expected to connect the new and existing parkland, not only for ecologically reasons but to allow continuous route to exist along the embankment and park generally.

If a new bridge is constructed then we allow for ramp access up to meet the pedestrian and tram level that may run along this new bridge.

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Autism centre Oporovec Zagreb 2017

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Rudjer Boskovic institute new laboratory 2017 Zagreb Croatia 

The design was considered in 3 parameters

Existing Objects: The new building is located so as to allow the existing campus to continue to function during construction. The existing building would be demolished after the New facilities allow for the transfer of the equipment and specimens to the new building.

Location : the new building is to be considered complimentary to the landscape of the location.

Efficiency of Use: The internal planning of the New building uses a Deep-Plan concept with full height glazed facades and internal partitioning between laboratory and work-stations areas to allow for the maximum daylight and comfort-zone working.

We approached the design with the above 3 parameters and further on explored these in more detail – as follows:

We have taken the restrictions of height and the requirements of the brief/programme as positive attribute to the new design.

The placing of the new building has been determined by 3 issues:

(i)      The arrangement of the internal functions which thereafter have indicated footprint and hence volume.

(ii)     The requirement to keep building XXXX until completion of the New object.

(iii)   The topography of the land and its landscape

There were, consequently, other subsidiary design decisions:

(a)    The main Entrance to the north on ground level – located under the new “Mandelbrot bridge” which will concert the new building to the existing Wing 5.

(b)   Section: the new building is arranged with a semi-sub-level / sutterean) which has a full face facing South and East –onto a courtyard which can be accessed by vehicle via an inclined road from the existing campus road .

(c)    Maximum transparency and main working places with external facade and/or day-lit spaces.

(d)   Placing of main HVAC equipment on the roof.

(e)    Maximum energy efficiently construction ( green roof and triple glazed insulated solar glazing)

(f)     Parking are to the West

Clear internal organisation with central main vertical circulation ( which connects to the main bridge and entrance).

As described before the common areas are central to the new building providing both a focus for entrance and vertical circulation within the Atria Void.

Structure: all main structures will be reinforced concrete as a low-raise building with the lower level as sub-level, the demand on vertical structures can be reduced. The column rasta will allow for a low down-stand of beams and in some case no down-stands which maximised the efficiency of routing of horizontal ventilation ducts.  .

Exterior: all existing facade will be with thermal and solar proofed glass ( 60% thermal absorption) treated with ceramic frit  in varying strata according the orientation  of the building. By investing in thermal efficient glass one can avoid external shutters and have internal roller blinds for solar deflection only.

By specifying glazing such as Pilkington Opti-therm™ S3 combined with Opti-white this provide a Ug-value of 1.1 W/m²K when used in a standard double IGU (Insulated Glass Unit). In addition to its very high light transmittance and low light reflectance, it offers a high level of neutrality, making it ideal for large glazed areas with demanding design.

Low solar heat gain coefficient reduces the heat entering the building, thereby lessening the need for air conditioning and decreasing energy loads;

· Low light transmittance minimises the solar glare;

· High external light reflectance providing privacy with medium internal reflectance still allowing a clear view to the outside;

· Durable single stock toughened off-line coated glass, easy to handle and process – can be cut, laminated, toughened, heat-strengthened, bent and made into Insulating Glass Units using standard processing techniques;

· Perfect colour match whether toughened or annealed;

Anti-glare retractable micro-louver blinds will be installed internally on all facades

Roof: Will be a flat roof with a high grade thermal insulation, covered as a green roof.  Rainwater (pluvia system) would take all rainwater to the vertical shafts in the Core ( which is also used for irrigation of the green roof during summer months.) –  this allows for an efficient “topping up” of the reservoir without using main water constantly.

Efficiency: the layouts as given here are based on our understanding the client’s requirements and combine both Cellular and Open office type areas. This combination reduces the usable area whilst maximising the regulated access routes ( for fire escape and general circulation)

awarded in competition

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CCAA headquarters Zagreb 2016

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Les Landes meteo station 1995

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Kuwait health club 1993

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Church in Zagreb 2004

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Hotel Konfeks Zagreb 2013

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Slovenian national library Ljubljana NUK 2012

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Sibenik mixed use area masterplan 2008

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Kaunas Science Centre 2016

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