The master’s thesis discusses the renovation of and addition to the former primary school and the layout of public spaces in Lemberg pri Šmarju. The theoretical and historical background, accompanied by analyses, provides the main direction for designing the social centre and the layout of open-air public spaces. Through spatial, perceptual and programmatic analyses, the thesis compares the former structure of the market with today’s ambiguous spatial situation. It reveals the main problems and the backward environment, but also takes a look at the remaining qualities of the market core and of the wider settlement. Based on the results of the research into the current spatial situation, the thesis mostly focuses on the implementation of new developments between the existing urban and natural fabric. It highlights the rich tangible and intangible heritage as the main driver of development; the project part of the thesis is based on this heritage, as are the minor developments in different locations within the town. The extracted spatial segments show the new developments and respond to the characteristics of the micro-location, the current use, and the needs of the future. These developments accentuate the public space and the attitude towards the buildings, and improve the user’s interaction with the space. The project part of the thesis includes a broader discussion of the existing building of the former primary school, which still represents an occasional event centre despite its poorer cultural and programme structure. This eminent building is a vital part of the local heritage and as such has undergone an architectural and urban renovation. The social centre with its new programmatic concept and annex focuses on introducing various collective contents that contribute to the structural image of the town and represent an additional foundation for the redevelopment of culture and tourism.
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