FOCUS 1: ARHIV GRADA, SERBIA

Focus 1

Arhiv Grada, Novi Sad, Serbia

Pro-Ing

Transparent glass surfaces emphasize the contrast between the solid structures of the State archive building. One requirement in obtaining permission to build a public facility within a residential area is that it “communicate” with the urban surroundings. Volumetrically, the building is a freestanding structure with a complex form of interlocking volumes articulated by various façade surfaces. Solid surfaces are clad in Swisspearl fiber cement panels in various shades of warm and cool greys, counterbalanced by large glazed surfaces. The uniformity of the façade is emphasized when the double height folding shutters are closed. Delicate vertical perforations limit the amount of light that enters the depot space.

LOCATION: 2a Filipa Višnjića, Novi Sad, Serbia CLIENT: Novi Sad Municipality ARCHITECT: Pro-Ing Ltd., Novi Sad; Marija Milin Krunić, Milica Stojčević

BUILDING PERIOD: 2011–2013 GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Best izgradnja d.o.o., Novi Sad; Paraćin, Novi Sad

FAÇADE CONSTRUCTION: Ivkom plus/9.maja Smederevska Palanka FAÇADE MATERIAL: Swisspearl Carat, Black Opal 7020, 7021, 7025 and Sapphire 7060