This master’s thesis addresses the project of adaptive reuse of the former Mura textile factory complex in Murska Sobota. The spaces, once operating in the rhythm of intensive production and representing an important part of the city’s identity, are today only partially occupied by various unrelated activities. The area therefore represents a significant yet underutilized potential for the development of the city and the wider region. The project is based on the industrial heritage of the former factory and its impact on the economic and social development of Murska Sobota. At the same time, it responds to the strong agricultural potential of the Pomurje region and the issue of Slovenia’s food self-sufficiency. The conceptual design proposes the introduction of hydroponic farming systems into the existing industrial halls, enabling the degraded area to regain its productive function in a contemporary and sustainable form. The program also includes a public section with a marketplace and a scientific-educational center intended for local farmers, researchers, and the wider public. The area is further complemented by a museum dedicated to the heritage of the Mura factory, a sculpture park, sports grounds, a hybrid sewing workshop, and storage facilities.
The project as a whole establishes a connection between industrial heritage, modern technology, and local food production, while giving the former factory site a new identity. In doing so, it contributes to the sustainable development of the city, the revitalization of a degraded area, and the strengthening of local self-sufficiency.
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