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Zagreb World Center
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WHEN: 2019
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Location: Croatia
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SQUARE AREA: 36.000 m²
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CLIENT: Private investor
Zagreb World Center is a visionary urban complex that integrates contemporary office, retail, and residential programs into the urban fabric of Zagreb’s Trešnjevka district, creating a new city center. Architecture defined by greened towers and active ground floors forms a recognizable landmark and a new focal point of urban life.
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Zagreb World Center is envisioned as a contemporary urban landmark that redefines the central area of Trešnjevka through a strong architectural identity and a rich mixed-use program. The project carefully interpolates a new urban structure into the existing city fabric, creating a dynamic blend of office, retail, and residential uses.
Architectural composition and spatial dynamics
The complex forms a strong urban frontage along the main thoroughfare, while vertical volumes rise into clearly recognizable towers with generously landscaped terraces. The architecture is based on the contrast between transparent glass volumes and more solid residential structures, creating layered spatial dynamics and a rhythmic urban facade. A particular emphasis is placed on vertical greening and the integration of vegetation into the building structure, giving the project a distinctive ecological and visual character. Green balconies and terraces form a vertical “urban forest,” improving the microclimate and enhancing the quality of living within the dense urban environment.
Public Space and Urban Experience
Activated ground floors with retail spaces and public areas transform the base of the complex into a vibrant urban stage, while pedestrian connections and open plazas enable natural movement and social interaction. Rooftop volumes and public terraces further enrich the spatial experience and connect the city with new perspectives. Zagreb World Center goes beyond the conventional concept of a business center – it creates a new urban microcosm that unites architecture, economy, and everyday life into a cohesive architectural whole, establishing a new development focal point for western Zagreb.
Fact Sheet
Name:
Zagreb World Center
CLIENT:
Private investor
SQUARE AREA:
36.000 m²
LOCATION:
Zagreb, Croatia
PROJECT TYPE:
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KEY FEATURES:
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Integration of office, retail, and residential functions
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Strong visual identity
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Vertical greenery, landscaped balconies and terraces
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