The master’s thesis addresses the redevelopment of the Fazan Canal area, which directly connects the town of Lucija to the sea. Currently, this area is underutilized and serves only for occasional events and parking.
The thesis focuses on the issues of coastal town identity and their connection to the sea, as well as the housing challenges specific to the Slovenian coast. The approach to addressing these challenges is based on sustainable spatial planning, which involves comprehensive spatial design and management while considering environmental, social, and economic aspects.
In the introductory section, the thesis presents the identity of the coastal region and its architectural history, as well as the identity of coastal towns. This is followed by an analysis of the housing situation, with emphasis on the challenges faced by both young people and the elderly on the Slovenian coast. As a response to these issues, the thesis advocates sustainable development as the fundamental and overarching direction for spatial planning and construction. The core spatial concepts of the sustainable neighborhood include the design of diverse public spaces such as squares, streets, gardens, promenades, and park paths that support and encourage intergenerational interaction in everyday life. The analytical part of the thesis examines the broader and narrower impact area of Lucija through various analyses and provides summaries and guidelines for urban design. The redevelopment of the Fazan Canal represents a key step toward reconnecting Lucija with the sea. At the point where the Fazan stream flows into the canal, a new local center is formed as an extension of the existing town center. This area is defined by a plaza and a market pavilion, which symbolically marks the beginning of the spatial connection to the coast. On the southern bank of the canal, a new promenade is established, linking Lucija with the sea. Along the promenade, linear buildings are placed perpendicular to it in order to preserve the openness of the southern bank and to enable visual and functional connections with the new green areas on the southern side. Transitional squares are created between the buildings, functioning as courtyards and providing quality shaded spaces for gathering and socializing. The proposed buildings are designed as residential, with partially public ground floor programs that promote intergenerational interaction. The ground floor includes housing for the elderly, while the upper floors are intended for young people and young families. The building design follows a sustainable vision and incorporates energy-efficient solutions.
Through the establishment of a sustainable neighborhood, Lucija regains access to the coastline and thus re-establishes its coastal spatial identity.
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