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interventions in the space due to the construction of MMP-Obrežje
(entrance and exit plateau, overpass) represent a large and
permanent intervention in the relief structure of the space,
so the relief is formed as a continuous transition into the
existing terrain. By summarizing the "softness of the
relief", we tried to integrate the complex into the existing
environment as much as possible. Planting vegetation in clusters
further emphasizes the softness of the relief, and the arrangement
of tall poplars in the parking areas creates a green volume
that reduces the negative effect of extensive asphalt surfaces.
The planned planting will not obscure the views of Mokrice
Castle and the Church of St. Margaret, which are spatial dominants
of the wider area.
The complex's facilities cover specific programs related to
border crossing procedures. With Croatia's entry into the
EU, these programs will be abandoned; according to the competition
materials, the complex should operate in the given functional
scheme for 10-15 years. The depreciation and life span of
both the function and the physical presence of the facilities
should not significantly exceed the above-mentioned period.
Finding an expression in the "staking out" of the
border forever and adapting eternal objects to new functions
is not appropriate in this case. We opt for architecture that
establishes transience as part of the expression. In this
way, it is more susceptible to the phenomena of today (the
house as a medium or even a paraphrase of a marketing message).
The passenger entry and exit canopy is an element of the highest
memorability for passengers - for locals it represents an
object of identity, for guests it is an element of promotion.
In any case, the canopy is an element with the highest added
value. By designing the canopy, we provide a modular element,
consisting of carefully manufactured prefabricated elements,
which can have a higher level of processing and higher quality
details due to almost serial production. The module with a
floor plan of 10/10m is multiplied to the necessary dimension
and can be used at all locations of future border crossings
with Croatia. The canopy of high-quality architectural expression
becomes part of the overall image.
In the competition, the project received a honorable mention.
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