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The Plateau is located in front of the building of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Vojvodina, a freestanding structure in the brutalist style. Due to the inadequate condition of the Plateau and its role as the main access route to the Museum, negative consequences affected the institution's overall functioning. The idea was to renew the Plateau by assigning additional functions while improving its primary purpose. The concept aimed to create a space subordinate to the Museum both functionally and visually, yet capable of functioning independently as a small urban public area.
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The area of the plateau has a strong connection with the surrounding context through its position in the inner city core, on the very edge of the sand zone and on the very line of movement towards the Danube River.
As such, it has a historical link with the city and public space and with the museum itself. This space is used by the museum for its occasional outdoor contemporary art exhibitions, it is often used for cocktail events or parties. At the same time, it serves as a peaceful part of the public space that people like to visit, different groups and at different times of the day. This space is traditionally used as a space for rest and relaxation, as there is a small cafeteria in the museum, it is very popular for mothers with small children or young students to use this space for that.
The dominant use of materials is defined for the most part by the existing building of the Museum, with its dominant brutalist facade from the socialist period. As the building is on the list of protected buildings as a cultural monument, it was necessary to realize a dialogue of materials. Concrete benches of contemporary design were selected, which have a transparent form and as such give the space a touch of airiness and beauty. Project obtainted awards:
The existing plateau, covering approximately 878 m², was a neglected public space primarily serving as access to the Museum. Its poor condition negatively impacted the Museum's functionality, lacking proper lighting and drainage. To revitalize the plateau, a plan was proposed to enhance its primary role while adding new functions, transforming it into a vibrant urban area. The design divided the plateau into two sections: one as a public space with urban furniture and the other serving as an exhibition area for the Museum, fostering a better connection with visitors. Key upgrades included replacing materials with bush-hammered concrete that aligns with the Museum's facade, improving lighting through concealed LED strips beneath benches, and adding functional lighting for accessibility. The project aimed to create a visually cohesive and functional space that enhances the visitor experience while maintaining its role as a passageway to the Museum. Additionally, it involved improving drainage and revitalizing greenery, ultimately making the plateau an inviting urban environment.
"The space significantly improved the work of the Museum through the use of the plateau, brought it closer to the citizens and the public, the space is safe, easy to maintain and a favorite of the city" Ms. Branislava Sekuilic, ceo of MSUV
Architectural studio DBA was founded in 2007 in Novi Sad, Serbia, with the basic idea that as a platform for creating and managing projects through all phases, contributes the development of contemporary architectural scenes of the city in terms of form, expression and in a symbolic sense, as well as technically concrete and as contractor rational and effective. The studio was founded and is now run by architect Djordje Bajilo (1978, Novi Sad). Professional engagement of practice operates in a wide range of design areas: architectural design, urban design, interior design, construction, project management, professional supervision over the execution of all types of works in construction as well as real estate development. DBA is proud of winning the IPC IAKS Distinction for Accessibility for Bemax Arena project in 2021. DBA studio consists of 40 engineers, mostly architects.
