sites: MAP I RIJEKA I SPLIT I ZAGREB

SPLIT

Population: 190.000

Study area: 10 hectares

Site area: 3 hectares

CONURBATION:

Split, the second large city in Croatia is the biggest agglomeration on the Croatian Adriatic shore and a historical, cultural and economic centre of the Dalmatia. Urban tradition of the surroundings is much older, but Split itself has developed from the Diocletian's Palace, which was built in 4th century by Roman Emperor Diocletian. Long turbulent history has gradually shaped the urban structure of Split and in 1979 the city was recognized as UNESCO's World Heritage. Split is an European and Mediterranean city, as well as the regional centre.

SITE:

The site is located on the northern part of Split peninsula, near the Poljud, stadium that was built for the VIII Mediterranean games in 1979. The buildings within the site boundaries include Maritime Faculty, detached and high-rise houses and church Svete Trojice, which is the monument of early-medieval Croatian architecture. High-rise buildings are positioned in the NE-SW direction for the optimal insulation purposes. Detached family houses are located along the city roads on western and northern part of the site. Site includes a share of public park.

INTENTION OF PROGRAMME:

Architectural and urban re-design of this zone is necessary in terms of both existing and planned construction. Church Sv. Trojice should be given more importance, and visual enhancement of its surroundings is expected. Some of the buildings should be demolished and replaced with new residential units. The relationship between the site and the industry on the north should be addressed. Besides residential houses programme stipulates the construction of public and commercial spaces.

SOCIAL ISSUES:

Considering high diversity of functions in the area, potential inhabitants of the area include young people, students, shipyard workers, elderly, artists and professionals.

FUNCTIONAL ISSUES:

Diversity of functions in the area should be preserved - beside the residences, new construction should include local commerce, working spaces, open public spaces and upgrading (possibly and extension) of the park.

SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES:

It is suggested to counterpart the densification of the zone with greater utilisation of nature and specific Mediterranean flora.

THEME :

Suburban challenge, urban intensity and housing diversity
Situated in-between consolidated city and industrial zone, the site is lacking both urban character and the quality of living environment. This site challenges the young architects to explore the principle of urban coherence on strategically valuable, but insufficiently and improperly utilised plots within limited space of Split peninsula. The goal of this exploration is harmonisation of the fragmented and heterogeneous urban space that is inserted in-between the city core and zone with different typology.