Award / Auszeichnung | 11/2023

International 2023 Piranesi Award

©Miran Kambič

To honor the area’s heritage, the excavated river pebbles were reused, restoring Ptuj’s traditional color palette to the streets, squares and also to the new cultural center

Revitalization of Old Glassworks and Surrounding Urban Areas in Old Town of Ptuj

SI-2250 Ptuj

2023 Piranesi Award

ELEMENTARNA

Architektur

Verfasser

Matevž Zalar, Matevž ZALAR, Ambrož Bartol, Rok Staudacher, Dominik Košak, Miha Munda

Kolektiv Tektonika

Landschaftsarchitektur

Verfasser

Prof. Darja Matjašec

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Projektdaten

Gebäudetyp:

Museen, Ausstellungsbauten
Projektgröße:

1.361m² (geschätzt)
Status:

Realisiert
Termine:

Baubeginn: 07/2021
Fertigstellung: 04/2023

Projektbeschreibung

Revitalization of Old Glassworks and surrounding urban areas in old town of Ptuj

Authors:

ELEMENTARNA: Matevž Zalar, Ambrož Bartol, Dominik Košak, Miha Munda, Rok Staudacher, Samo Kralj

KOLEKTIV TEKTONIKA (landscape architecture): Darja Matjašec, Pia Kante, Katja Mali

Collaborators:
Marko Primažič (architect), Marko Pavlinjek (structural engineer), Jakob Lovšin (electrical engineer), Bojan Mehle (mechanical engineer)

Photographer: Miran Kambič, Matevž Zalar

The essence of the project lies in the transformation of the Old Glassworks and its neighboring public spaces, guided by the vision of creating a vibrant hub for local culture. It transcends mere physical alterations, as its goal is to revitalize the very spirit of Ptuj's historic old town, ensuring its enduring relevance as a cultural focal point.

Revitalization of Old Glassworks, along with its adjoining streets and squares, brings new high-quality public spaces to the Ptuj's old town center. These spaces serve as a link between the castle hill, town, and river, fostering a vibrant city. Two key focal points are the more formal Vrazov trg square on one side and intimate ambiance of the Old Glassworks on the other, providing a harmonious contrast. Vrazov trg serves as the epicenter for cultural events and stands as a significant urban landmark. On the other hand, the Old Glassworks, with its courtyard, initially possesses an introverted character but can seamlessly open to the street through its large cantilevered doors during various events, transforming into a lively public square. Collectively, they shape a versatile space ideal for nurturing new cultural initiatives, whether for everyday use or special occasions.

The project's central theme revolves around bridging the old and the new, providing solutions to the challenges posed by the site and the program. On one side, there's a cluster of diverse structures at varying elevations and the immediate urban context. On the other side, the challenge lies in designing for highly diverse user groups with varying and unpredictable needs. As a result, the spaces within the new complex needed to offer maximum flexibility, accommodating various unconventional uses. Both halls can fully open on different occasions, seamlessly connecting to the courtyard. The large hall, purposefully designed as a versatile event space, boasts adjustable stage platforms that can also be utilized for outdoor events in the multipurpose auditorium. The integration of the old and the new is clearly evident: on the ground floor, the walls of the old houses create the ambiance of the interior facade. In the attic, a corridor is ingeniously positioned at the juncture, illuminated by a longitudinal skylight – a pivotal element in the roof facade that demarcates the transition between the old and the new, offering a captivating view of the old city tower.

The selection of materials, inspired by various characters of the old city center, ingeniously incorporates existing elements, thoughtfully reimagined for a contemporary context. Archaeological excavations unearthed numerous river pebbles, formerly used for paving the historic city center. To honor the area's heritage, these pebbles were reused, restoring Ptuj's traditional color palette to the streets, squares and also to the new cultural center. This sustainable choice also aligns with today's environmental imperatives. The architectural design of the building embraces simplicity, highlighting the fundamental elements of walls, cornices, and roofs. The building's aesthetic is deeply rooted in a tectonic logic, eloquently narrating the very essence of its construction. Surrounded by narrow streets, it invites visitors to engage intimately with its exterior. In response, the building features a profiled structure of visible concrete, accentuated by wooden semicircular formwork. This design choice not only humanizes the imposing walls but also encourages the gradual accumulation of patina over time, deepening its connection to the historical context.

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The jury recognises that the reuse of existing buildings is central to architectural culture because it shows both respect for the environment and historical continuity. This project subtly stitches together a piece of urban fabric, keeping it relevant by bringing old buildings into new public uses. It has a wonderful atmosphere, integrating new elements and old with poetic conviction.

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The architectural design of the revitalized cultural centre embraces simplicity, highlighting the fundamental elements of walls, cornices, and roofs

©Miran Kambič

The selection of materials, inspired by diverse character of the old city center, ingeniously incorporates existing elements, thoughtfully reimagined for a contemporary context

©Miran Kambič

Small hall and large hall are both able to fully open on different occasions, seamlessly connecting to the courtyard with outdoor auditorium

©Miran Kambič

The large hall, purposefully designed as a versatile event space, boasts adjustable stage platforms that can also be utilized for outdoor events in the multipurpose auditorium

©Miran Kambič

The integration of the old and the new is distinctly evident: on the ground floor, the walls of the old houses create the ambiance of the interior facade

©Miran Kambič

Archaeological excavations revealed a former icehouse, which was seamlessly incorporated into the new building during its construction as an integral part of the main staircase

©Miran Kambič

A view down the corridor in the attic reveals an impressive scene of the red bell tower, which complements the red color scheme concept

©Miran Kambič

The spaces of the new complex enable a wide range of unconventional uses to the fullest extent, with the option for integration into larger units and division into smaller rooms

©Miran Kambič

Enhanced by wooden semicircular formwork, the building’s concrete structure humanizes its imposing walls and deepens its historical connection through the gradual accumulation of patina over time

©Miran Kambič

Aerial view of Old glassworks with the courtyard

©Miran Kambič

Vrazov trg square which is located in the immediate vicinity of the cultural centre serves as the epicenter for cultural events and stands as a significant urban landmark. A contemporary reinterpretation of the historical pavement is softly unveiling the past atmospheres

©Miran Kambič

During archaeological excavations, a historical well was discovered. It is presented and integrated into the urban setting as part of the renovation of streets and squares

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New well on historical position on Vrazov trg Square

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©ELEMENTARNA, Miran Kambič

Before and after the revitalization

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City site plan

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Site plan

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Axonometric view

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Basement floor plan

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Ground floor plan

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First floor plan

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Cross section - small hall

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Cross section - large hall

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West facade

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East historical facade

International 2023 Piranesi Award

Revitalization of Old Glassworks and Surrounding Urban Areas in Old Town of Ptuj

2023 Piranesi Award

Projektdaten

Projektbeschreibung

Beurteilung durch das Preisgericht

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