Creative and Innovative
Multifunctional
Center Ložionica

Inside, the space is programmatically zoned radially in fragments of circular sections that connect to each other. The only new element of the space foreseen by the first-prized competition solution is a steel, yellow arched gallery along the entire length of the building, in the large nave on the north side, from which the workspaces are left radially in the form of terraces that levitate in the air space of the Ložionica. The terraces are typologically different from each other, so that some are at the level of the gallery, some are lowered in the form of stands towards the ground floor, some are raised towards the gallery in the form of small informal spaces for presentations… They are visually connected to each other, so that together they form a large open work landscape of the new wear, and dramatically emphasize the powerful rhythm of the original reinforced concrete frames of Ložionica.

It is dominated by a steel, yellow, arched gallery inserted between the preserved existing reinforced concrete frames of the Ložionica, expressing the author’s unequivocal attitude that every new detail should be clearly emphasized in the existing structure and that its new purpose should reflect the spirit of the time in which it was inserted, while not endangering the historical heritage. For the same reason, its entire northern side is distanced from the existing facade wall of Ložionica, “levitating” in air space. The construction of the gallery is designed as a light steel structure that does not burden the space, treating every detail as an aesthetic element. To achieve continuous views and view the authentic construction of the Ložionica, and at the same time taking into account the usability and multifunctionality of the space for future users of the “floating” terrace, the galleries are glazed in certain segments. Each of these conceptually special units is designed so that multifunctionality can be realized. On the north side of the gallery, conventional offices, but also workshops and meeting rooms are designed, while on the south side of the gallery the concept of contemporary hub dominates, where tribunes and elevated galleries with open co-working spaces alternately intertwine with glazed spaces of creative incubators and meeting rooms of professional associations. Through the central zone passes the main entrance to Ložionica, which connects “Belgrade Waterfront  ” with the newly formed public space with Okretnica.

Another very important unit that is connected to the entrance hall is the space of the multifunctional hall or the so-called “Black Box”. As a unique space in the city, visually and functionally recognizable, intended for serious cultural content, it was designed in such a way that it must technologically meet the needs of the most diverse events. Special attention was paid to the design of configurations of stage-theatre space, technical and technological space, as well as space intended for the audience. Intended to have a transformable character, the stage-theatre space gives the possibility of forming different configurations from cinemas, conferences, congresses to ballet performances and rock concerts. By changing the relationship between the stage and the auditorium, the project foresees more configurations for theater performances as well as fashion shows and other similar events.