Avlija
AVLIJA
A Bosnian community center in Saint Louis does not yet exist for recreational, educational, and other activities. Seeking to create a building that exceeds the role of a typical community center, the exterior design serves as a monument to the Bosnian peoples’ story and arrival in St. Louis.
Featuring durable and resilient materials, the material palette imparts a sense of resiliency while incorporating light and transparent features which serve as an invitation to the community. Visibility into the building creates a welcoming impression, promoting cultural understanding and exchange between Bosnians and native St. Louisans. Spaces within the center are multi-functional, with the entire building facing Mecca so that any rooms may be used for prayer. The program calls for interior and exterior café spaces, a multi-functional conference room, a commercial grade kitchen, offices, classrooms, a multi-functional gymnasium, locker rooms, and restrooms equipped with ablution areas.
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