Where Sava flows and Sljeme rises

Zagreb is a city spatially defined by two natural elements: the meanders of the Sava River and the peaks of Mount Sljeme. Throughout history, these two features represented natural barriers to the city’s expansion, but today they are cherished landscapes that offer opportunities for recreation and enjoying the outdoors.

This project seeks to echo these two defining characteristics of the city. The fluid, sculpted form of the block mirrors the meandering Sava River, while its active rooftop provides residents of the wider neighborhood with a green space for recreation and scenic views, much like Sljeme.

Starting point
Classic city block

Step 1
Addapting to the surrounding pedestrian areas

Step 2
Responding to the heights of the surrounding buildings

Step 3
Designing vibrant open spaces for all seasons.

Ground floor

First floor

Roof

Responding to the surroundings

Amidst the extremely heterogeneous surrounding architecture, the building rises to provide the more modest structures with space to breathe while simultaneously standing as a rival to the more aggressively shaped ones.

Facades

Sections

Adaptive and flexible design

At the core of this project is the vision of designing a building that responds to the evolving needs of both the city and its inhabitants, ensuring long-term adaptability and relevance.

Familly apartment
2 modules

Studio apartments
1 module

Detailed sections

Gallery