| Penezic&Rogina architects |
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A.BAUERA 8, 10000 ZAGREB, CROATIA |
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| VUKOWAR REFLECTIONS:Social housing for war victims |
Vukovar 1998-2002 |
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| In Croatia's war for independence, the Baroque town of Vukovar became the Croatian Stalingrad, a symbol of resistance. The siege by the Yugoslav army left it almost completely destroyed. In the very centre of the town, facing the ruins of a massive department store, near the historic Eltz mansion between the main street and the river, a social housing facility with 24 apartments for war victims was to be designed. Between the big screen oriented towards public space - reflecting dynamic urban changes like a live ornament - and the elevated walkways - places of social contact overlooking the courtyard of the future block - new life is emerging. |
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