This master’s thesis addresses the renovation of Levstik Hall in Velike Lašče as a bearer of collective memory and an important social space for the local community. The research is based on the question of the role of cooperative halls in contemporary society and their potential for revitalisation. The thesis draws upon a historical analysis of the development of cooperative halls in post-war Yugoslavia, their typological characteristics, and their significance in shaping both interior and exterior public spaces.
Through an analysis of the broader spatial context, historical development, existing programme, and spatial characteristics of Levstik Hall, it becomes evident that, despite retaining its symbolic value, the building has lost part of its role as the central social hub of the community. The proposed renovation therefore focuses on re-establishing the village centre and strengthening public life.
The project proposes a new system of public, semi-public, and supporting programmes organised around a central interior public space. The concept is based on the relationships between the core, the edge, and the transition zone, blurring the boundary between exterior and interior public space. Through the renovation, the building is reconnected with the settlement, accessibility is improved, and greater flexibility is provided for a variety of social, cultural, and educational activities.
The renovation of Levstik Hall’s heritage re-establishes a place of encounter, identity, and contemporary social life, connecting the past with the future.
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