Formed as a relation between historical context and contemporary conflicts, the structure is defined by three major aspects: contact with the groundwork, contemporary paradigm of library, and relation of modern user with the printed and digital media. At the point of contact with the ground, archaeological remains are incorporated into the building as its thematic definition, but in a way they are not degraded. Further development of the system was generated by the uncertainty of future library development as an institution. Maximum flexibility was a logical conclusion. By manipulating the topography, system is modified according to needs [...]

Changed way of communication has led to new uses of space. The library is now transformed into an interactive space, a space for communication and socialization, thus losing the basic features of the standard library. It becomes an open, flexible space, reflecting a different relationship between people, and different attitude towards the book. A space is created  where there is blending of both programmes and physical size. This was achieved by a system platforms and their connections, with each platform located at a different height, connected with the others with  3 types of stairs, which are not [...]

Contemporary technology, new ways of communication and finding informations contributed to a different understanding of the concept of a library. The initial idea was to create space that is adaptable to changes and modern needs of library users. Horizontal strips represent mechanism of library that are banding, forming openings and shelves in relation to volume of books. This enables the transformation and expansion of the library over the years, where the transformation is rather flexible and unpredictable, because it can move in different directions (the rule of  analog or digital technology). The proposed solution is just one [...]

This semester studio will continue with investigations into the material behavior and systemic architecture. Our testing polygon will be Ada Huja, a large artificial peninsula made of construction debris at river Danube. We will start with the study of processes behind its formation and analysis of the potentials arising from its extraordinary natural setting. The goal is to claim what appears to be a lost piece of the city territory. We will reconfigure the terrain and propose a new landscape, through the rehabilitation process structured as a protocol of events and material interventions over the time period [...]

Inconsistencies v0.3
Over the period of the last twelve months, 4of7 architects have conducted several workshops to explore structural capabilities of ‘inconsistent’ building materials. All experiments are based on widely accessible resources, often used in everyday life, and easy to do techniques.  In the third and most recent phase of the project, 12 kg of yellow rubber bands were employed as construction components of a complex spatial structure. In general, rubber based materials are exploited for their ability to flex and change according to the specific external influence and then return to the pre-deformed condition.  In our case, initial [...]

Aerial photo of the site (1112M4 Design StudioCourseAgenda) where National Library previously was. The building is missing since WWII.

The first pin up for graduate students 1112M4 , new library for the University of Arts in Belgrade. The library as a new tool for collecting, storing, expanding, and now creating, connecting and using information, today is interpreted through a new architectural framework, using the language of architecture in creating a new, inspiring, interactive, shifting and attractive space. Connectivity and comunication, unconstrained spaces are now becoming advantages, turning former traditional caracteristics into a benefit of an individual, and depending on its needs the space is idealized, designed and built, leaving a “ constructive gap” [...]