About three hundred horses wander through the area of Pleteno in Croatia without supervision. It is a direct result of the irresponsible implementation of the subsidy program, in which the state annually awards individuals up to 30,000 euros in financial support for owning horses. The state awarded the horse owners sums of money, but they did not care for the horses and their well-being. The horses wander freely, getting sick and causing damage to the locals, disgruntled by this situation. State subsidies have, therefore, changed the prospect of the whole region because, in other places, mass tourism emerged, followed by the mass departure of local inhabitants.
Using a structurally simple, politically and financially appropriate intervention, I shape intact area to retain the local features in a globalized world. By designing a system that will benefit the state and the individual, I explore the architect’s position in the metamodern age.
The central part of the project focuses on the horses that are neither domesticated nor wild. They are vulnerable and left to take care of themselves. I also plan to design a building for a specialized veterinary clinic with offices for the ranch manager and other staff who would take care of the estate.
The main idea is to be simple and honest – combine modern design and commonly used construction materials with deep respect towards space, region, and culture. The project will follow the principles of sustainable architecture and will consider the area’s climate and natural elements. The use of commonly used materials is a priority so that it minimizes the impact on the environment. Also, it will provide an opportunity to recycle the material if the ranch becomes inoperative.
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