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Timișoara, Romania
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PT4
Timișoara, Romania
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2025
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
BUDGET
$500K - 1M
At the end of the 19th century, the development of the Fabric district spurred the transformation of Traian Square into a secondary urban hub of Timișoara, almost as vibrant as the historic center. The building in which we intervened is part of this fabric of period constructions, with the ground floor dedicated to commerce and the upper floor reserved for housing. Over time, however, it underwent numerous alterations and uncontrolled extensions in the courtyard, while the façade gradually lost all of its original ornamentation.
Our intervention aimed both at the functional reactivation of the building and at the reconstitution of its architectural spirit. We proposed a mixed-use structure of residential and commercial spaces, in a balanced and complementary relationship, restoring the building’s role as an active element in the life of the square.
The main façade was reimagined based on archival photographs: volumes, proportions, and decorative details were reinterpreted with respect for the historical expression, yet with a contemporary sensibility and clarity.
The existing gallery was extended with a glass platform, introducing light as an element of transparency and verticality.
In the courtyard, we opted for a declaratively contemporary approach. The extension was designed as a volume with glazed façades, allowing natural light to generously flood the living spaces and transforming the courtyard into a bright, airy, and welcoming place. Thus, the contrast between the reinterpreted historic façade and the modern openness of the courtyard creates a direct dialogue between two eras and two ways of understanding architecture.
The intervention included the rehabilitation of the basement and ground floor, the complete restoration of the upper floor, and the conversion of the existing attic into a habitable loft. Inside, constructive solutions and materials were chosen to ensure the necessary comfort, while preserving a certain sobriety that respects the character of the building.
Through this approach, the building regains not only its functional and aesthetic value but also its status as a landmark of the square. It actively contributes to the regeneration of the Fabric district, offering an example of balance between heritage recovery and contemporary architectural expression. Ultimately, the project becomes a demonstration that past and present can coexist in a coherent and expressive form, strengthening the urban identity of Timișoara.
Our intervention aimed both at the functional reactivation of the building and at the reconstitution of its architectural spirit. We proposed a mixed-use structure of residential and commercial spaces, in a balanced and complementary relationship, restoring the building’s role as an active element in the life of the square.
The main façade was reimagined based on archival photographs: volumes, proportions, and decorative details were reinterpreted with respect for the historical expression, yet with a contemporary sensibility and clarity.
The existing gallery was extended with a glass platform, introducing light as an element of transparency and verticality.
In the courtyard, we opted for a declaratively contemporary approach. The extension was designed as a volume with glazed façades, allowing natural light to generously flood the living spaces and transforming the courtyard into a bright, airy, and welcoming place. Thus, the contrast between the reinterpreted historic façade and the modern openness of the courtyard creates a direct dialogue between two eras and two ways of understanding architecture.
The intervention included the rehabilitation of the basement and ground floor, the complete restoration of the upper floor, and the conversion of the existing attic into a habitable loft. Inside, constructive solutions and materials were chosen to ensure the necessary comfort, while preserving a certain sobriety that respects the character of the building.
Through this approach, the building regains not only its functional and aesthetic value but also its status as a landmark of the square. It actively contributes to the regeneration of the Fabric district, offering an example of balance between heritage recovery and contemporary architectural expression. Ultimately, the project becomes a demonstration that past and present can coexist in a coherent and expressive form, strengthening the urban identity of Timișoara.
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