OLD HEROLD ART CENTER

2011

1st prize in the competition JMK - the best refurbishment of the year 2011

refurbishment, Art center

school project ( collaboration Ivana Valeková )

The object is part of revitalization and reconstruction project of the complex of old factory buildings. The art centre is located in Trencin, close to the historic city center, on the land of distillery "Old Herold." The assignment was to find new use for entire complex and bring this place a new life and function. According to the history of the city and after wide research with citizients I decided to transform the old factory space into the artistic hub. I wanted to create the plot, where people from different art industries can meet and share their creative ideas and do workshops, shows and exhibitions together. The proposal works with the structure of the old factory building  and respect the overal layouts and schemes. Reconstruction is creating spaces on different scales - from big open space studios and meeting points to smaller and more private offices. The idea was to create the space for confrontation and natural blending of ideas, thoughts, and inspirations. Great emphasis is placed on common areas, where the artist's interaction is happening.