- Sema Ebibi Arifi
- DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23969080
- Global Academic and Scientific Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (GASJMS)
This
article will look at the conceptualization, design, and development of
Macedonia, Cultural Center in Skopje from an architectural, functional and
cultural perspective. It is situated along the banks of the Vardar River and
adjacent to numerous civic institutions. The center aims to provide a
multi-functional space with the goal of promoting cultural exchange and
artistic production amongst citizens and stakeholders. This study uses a
comprehensive architectural method which includes a site analysis, studies of
precedents, and structural programming, culminating in a design that fits in
with the contemporary context of the area with aesthetic nuance. In a series of
3D visualisations and structural schematics, the project conveys how the
spatial organisation, use of materials, and functional zoning makes the center
an iconic cultural building. The findings indicate that this center does indeed
fulfill its programmed requirements, and may establish itself as a significant
cultural landmark and catalyst of urban regeneration and culture development in
North Macedonia. The conclusion reflects on the broader implications of
cultural architecture in post-socialist urban contexts.
Keywords: Cultural centre, Architectural design, Culture development.
