Project: BLOK
Location: Žepče, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Program: Administrative Building
Year: 2024
Status: Concept Design
Size: M 5,000 m²
Team: Sirčo Jasmin, Melika Konjičanin, Emir Pulo, Zerina Hrnjić Muslić, Velid Kečić, Nejra Hasandić, Ilma Sirčo

The concept design is based on the principles of flexibility, adaptability, and modularity. The aim of the new municipal building is to provide a spatial framework that supports long-term sustainability, adaptability, and active community participation in shaping their own space. The architectural approach is grounded in lightweight construction and ease of modification, allowing for expansion or reduction of capacity according to the needs of users and the local community.

The design of the building and the adjacent municipal square of Žepče is based on a modular layout with dimensions of 15 m x 15 m. The building itself consists of three volumetric modules in the basement and on the second floor, and five volumetric modules on the ground floor and first floor. This modularity ensures structural simplicity, spatial flexibility, and financial efficiency.

The principle of modularity is also applied to the design of the external square. The urban solution for this spatial unit is organized around five modules, distributed through walkways, rest areas, and green zones/”forest” areas. The modularity of the outdoor space allows for adaptation according to needs and phases. Each unit can be independently reshaped in line with user requirements, changes in weather conditions, and potential expansion of the municipal building itself. This approach enables dynamic and adaptable use of space, making it responsive to diverse needs and changes over time.

The interior spaces of the municipal building are organized according to the modular grid, with load-bearing walls not posing spatial barriers. This allows each interior space to change its configuration and capacity as needed. Specifically, high-capacity spaces—such as the council meeting hall, the entrance lobby, and service counters—are located on the ground floor in close proximity to one another. This spatial organization strategy allows for multifunctional programming, including cultural events, council meetings, emergency situations in the local community, and more. Moreover, the flexible space creates opportunities for public-private partnerships and collaboration between municipal administration and private entities.