OFFICE 2

Project specifications

Project type

Public Architecture / Urban Renewal

Architects

Szoke Balazs

LOCATION

Cluj Napoca, Romania

YEAR

2024

AREA

1500 square meters

STATUS

Proposal

This project was designed as the rebirth of the Mănăștur neighborhood’s long-awaited, yet previously hidden main square, following the reclamation of space from ad-hoc structures and illegal shops. At the heart of this urban rearrangement is a multifunctional community hub structured around flexibility and public engagement. The ground floor functions as an open, permeable space designed to host temporary markets, exhibitions, and performances, merging with an outdoor amphitheater. The upper floor accommodates professional conference spaces and an acoustically optimized music hall. To contrast the building’s large volume, the exterior facades are wrapped in perforated, copper-coated curved panels. These dynamic elements playfully filter daylight and break up the monoblock complex, transforming a massive structure into an expressive, vibrant landmark for the community.