3-story environmentally conscious structure features a 'punctured façade' that incorporates useful balconies for walkways, vertical gardens, and natural ventilation. In line with *SDGs 4, 6, 8, and 9*, the building will give priority to sustainability (solar panels, vegetation) and universal accessibility (ramps, elevators).
Key Features:
Perforated Design – Solid walls are replaced with balconies for beauty, movement, and planting.
Energy Efficiency: Solar panels help cut down on carbon emissions.
Biophilic Integration*: Vertical vegetation for a closer connection to nature and cleaner air.
Inclusive Access— Lifts and ramps for easy movement.
Ivan Pavla II, St. Stryi, Lviv Region, Ukraine is where the site is situated. The goal of the project was to establish a space that promotes the growth and well-being of locals while being safe, welcoming, and environmentally friendly.
The project is about more than just design; it's about creating a sense of community, encouraging education, and making sure that people are secure and resilient during unpredictable times.
The layout requires four floors: a zero level for refuge where people can remain securely during air strikes. a first floor for commercial use, a second floor for all elderly group members, a third floor for office space.
Core Features:
3 floors with *open-balcony design (walkways + vertical gardens)
Punched holes in walls for light, airflow, and greenery
Solar panels on roof for clean energy
Accessibility:
Ramps (gentle slope) + elevator (spacious)
Safe, anti-slip surfaces everywhere
Why It Matters:
Cuts energy use (solar + shade from plants)
Easy for ALL people to use (wheelchairs, strollers)
Makes cities greener (plants clean air)