Courtyard
„Nadvorie“ (The courtyard) was established within the historical parcels of the burgher's houses and additions. The semi-public nature of the area is enhanced by surrounding facilities that activates it, like a daily terrace of the restaurant or evening event.
The entire complex was created by joining multiple adjacent sites, which had access from 3 different old – town streets in Trnava. The sites originally contained multi-storey houses with a passage and were connected through backyards. After uniting these adjacent sites a new open space was created within the central urban structure. Space was then complemented with new objects. This is how the new public space of „Nádvorie“ (Courtyard) was created.
The reconstructed adjacent buildings were originally built with multi-storey houses with a passage. A diversity of semi-public and private functions are contained on the premises, which activate the new public space in multiple ways on a daily basis (terrace of the restaurant, retail) and occasionally (events). The multifunctional central space is defined by four trees, surface alterations, and the illumination. The green is filled with mobile pots. The findings from the archeological survey and historical parcellation are presented in the pavement.In the eastern part of the area is space for the podium. The entire complex has access from Trojicne square, Stefanikova street by 3 original entrances with future plan to enter from Pekarenska street.
We tried to preserve all important time traces in reconstructed objects, taking care of the unified material language, respecting the principles of restoration. The history of the buildings dates back to the 14th century, with changes from the 16th-20th century. Objects cluster a number of different features as a cultural centre, restaurant, bakery shop, retail, offices or co-working spaces in the inter-linked attic.
The north completion adheres to the mass of the original wing, as well as the steel structure with a connection to the eastern object of the complex. It contains a terrace for the cultural centre, student accommodation, retail and connects to the restaurant in the reconstructed part. This translation between several periods of completions gives it a specific atmosphere, recognizable notably through the ceiling structures, changing from gothic vaults to the baroque beam ceiling or concrete slab. Concrete floor and furniture help unify the whole space.
The materials and structures used in Courtyard reconstruction alternate based on different type of objects but in the same time are connected via stone pavement of the exterior public space that underlines historical layout.
The restoration of the burgher's houses at Stefanikova street n.3 and n.4 in Trnava. The burgher's adjacent buildings are originally built with several floors and cross. We tried to preserve all important time traces, taking care of the unified material language, respecting the principles of restoration.
The contrasting morphology of the facades is moderated by the regular rhythm and the used materials. The surrounding structure thus preserves the natural character of the inner city fragmentation. The simple layout is vertically divided into a rentable space, office and attic apartment.