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URBAN CONCEPT

The aim of the design from an urban planning perspective is to complete the missing urban structure and to contribute to completing the character of the area.

The proposal respects the existing layout of the area and relates seamlessly to the surrounding streets and pedestrian routes. The position and height of the individual buildings respect the detailed plan for the northern part of Žvérynas.

The entrances to the garages of the proposed buildings are from the existing roads. The position of the entrance to the underground garage of the Panorama Shopping Centre and the delivery yard remains unchanged by the proposals.

Within the public areas, the redesign of Stirnų St. between Buildings A & B is considered to have the character of a lively, pedestrian friendly street, with smaller shops and cafes, which it is safe and convenient to walk through quickly, but also provides a pleasant relaxed space to stop and relax during the day.

Plot D is designed to have the atmosphere of a public park. A gathering area with the possibility of organising public activities is also envisaged. The aim is to reduce the hard surfaces to the minimum and maximise the opportunity for bio-diversity and blue-green infrastructure.

ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT

Each of the three new buildings individually explores the potential of their programme and their urban context, but as a whole they work together to create clear identity for the development. The proportions and structural systems are chosen to reflect the scale of the sites and to optimise the efficiency for each function. Buildings A & B are office buildings for – small – middle size tenants with commercial ground floors.

Building C offers a unique opportunity to explore the combination of functions into a unified superstructure with workplace and residential homes coexisting within a flexible framework offering future adaptability to evolve over time. The tagline “OFFICE / HOME OFFICE” OR “O-HO” summarises the building functionality.

PUBLIC SPACE

We see the public space as an integral part and representation of the newly proposed buildings A and B and the existing shopping centre. The landscaping has been designed to be visually attractive as well as provide opportunities along the route for social interaction. The main design theme is to ensure seamless connectivity of the new and existing buildings via the public space. This linear park essentially runs from the corner of the shopping centre, across to Stirnu St. Together with the greenery, this area is unified by a series of atypical furniture clusters, a coordinated paving layout, an art installation, as well as other carefully considered architectural features. The public space also includes a gathering point for social, commercial and cultural activities organised by the shopping centre.

The combination of functions across the Panorama owned site effectively brings together a large number of amenities within easy reach creating a 15 minute neighbourhood, where all the essentials for a good quality of life a located within a short walk.