59th zagreb salon
of architecture
and urbanism

Art Pavilion
in Zagreb
15–31/12/2024

59. zagrebački
salon arhitekture
i urbanizma

Hypertrophy of Miniature

/ 1984. / Emil Šverko

Hypertrophy of Miniature

About project

The necessity of repurposing in architecture is illustrated by shifting the focus to repurposing in nature. How human need provokes a new significance of form, initially natural and subsequently architectural, is exemplified in 'The Raft of Medusa' not as a wooden structure but as an iceberg. Understanding the potential functions of form postpones apocalypse. The ultimate goal of repurposing is sustainability and internal dialogue. This project approaches the theme conceptually, achieving full affirmation trough a model requiring preservation to prevent it from melting.

About authors

Born in Opatija in 1950. Graduated from the Faculty of Architecture in Zagreb in 1973, earned a Master’s degree from the University of Washington in 1978. Founded his own office in 1990. Employed at the Faculty of Architecture in Split since 2004, and promoted to tenured professorship in 2012.

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Project ID
663
Year
1984.
Author
Emil Šverko
Client
Komunikacije (SKC, DAB, AF, UP Cvijeta Zuzorić) / Živjeti s prirodom
Type of project
Competition entry