ZADAR FACULTY BUILDING AND STUDENT DORMITORY

The base of the composition consists of a countersunk atrium. In this case, the theme calls for tranquility, protection, the warmth and the shade of the traditional atrium also present on the matrix of the historical stratification of the Zadar peninsula.

From the presumed urban composition, basic form with central plane is inherited. It is suggest countersinking the central plane into the terrain so the intimacy of the introverted space and the individuality of the new surroundings (which is being separated from its vicinal architectural units by its different height) could be accentuated.

The proportion of the inner courtyard intends to form a green oasis with its format within the presumed unit (as much as it is possible considering the density of the program).

Elements of architectural composition are built around the countersunk central plane. On one side, a unit coalesced with the base of the building is present, functionally and purposely connected with the base, low, longitudinal structure of the faculty building. Unlike this structure, the opposing volume is a high, pendulous body of the dormitory formed as a structure that is separated from the base of the building.