In a recent competition back in September of this year, Slavko Lekic’s Sports Center in the municipality of Ulcinj, Albania takes advantage of its location with its unique position to the coastland. Lekic’s solution became an oasis in order to combine the spaciousness of the coastal beaches with the richness of the surrounding vegetation. More images and architect’s description after the break.
Returning to the very premises of observing similar features dominated by the sea, the reflection of the sky and distance are merged into one. The smell of the sea dominates the space, and is united with vegetation.The sea defines the form of the coast, creating an irregular border line with the beach. This line is in perpetual change depending on weather conditions, the wind that supports the dominance of the sea and calm weather, dominated by sandy beaches.
