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The lawn of the University House is reinstated to its original extent, allowing the monument to recover its posture. The later terrace-restaurant addition that suffocates it is removed, and a new restaurant is placed to one side of the plot, so the House is finally allowed to breathe within an unobstructed lawn.

At the foot of the lawn, a new water feature holds the reflection of the façade rather than framing it.

The new restaurant answers the neo-Gothic features of the House quietly, in material and proportion rather than imitation.

Main author: VATRAA | Anamaria Rusu, Bogdan Rusu, Andrei Patriche, Anda Elis Cauia, Alexandra Zaharescu, Noela Szeker
Architecture collaborators: Ana-Denisa Popa Becheru, Mario Peiciu, Dinu Dogaru
Landscape collaborators: S.C. West Consulting S.R.L. , MUUR Atelier 35 S.R.L | Radu Matei, Radu Georgescu, Adrian Vasile

#casauniversitarilor
#restaurantdesign
#architecturecompetition
#dezeen ...

Reimagining the Garden of University House, Bucharest (our proposal for the recent competition which, due to an unfortunate event, did not take part in the official jury process).

Over a century and a half, additions crowded the monument and cut its garden off from the city. Our conviction: everything needed to repair this is already on the site — it needs to be revealed, not reinvented.

The excess is removed, and new interventions gently curve towards the surrounding landmarks, anchored in the site rather than placed upon it. A rhythm of arches and stained glass carries a quiet trace of the neo-Gothic interior into the garden. The landscape is organised in three parts: the romantic garden around the House, the productive zone of restored greenhouses, and the park with its amphitheatre. The historic view of the House is recovered and completed by a reflecting pool, while new entrances reconnect the garden to the city.

Main author: VATRAA | Anamaria Rusu, Bogdan Rusu, Andrei Patriche, Anda Elis Cauia, Alexandra Zaharescu, Noela Szeker
Architecture collaborators: Ana-Denisa Popa Becheru, Mario Peiciu, Dinu Dogaru
Landscape collaborators: S.C. West Consulting S.R.L. , MUUR Atelier 35 S.R.L | Radu Matei, Radu Georgescu, Adrian Vasile

#casauniversitarilor #architecturecompetition #heritagearchitecture ...

Architect / Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Hackney, London

We are a small, flexible and genuinely positive team working across scales, from buildings to furniture, focused on meaningful, context-led architecture and committed to its careful realisation on site. We are curious about the world, passionate about architecture, and looking for someone who shares this outlook.

We are looking for Architect or experienced Part 2 with strong technical skills, site experience and a thoughtful, detail-driven approach (ArchiCAD, UK-based).

To apply
Please send your CV and portfolio to: careers@vatraa.com

Interviews will take place between 29 June and 10 July, with a decision by 1 August.

For full details and application information, please see the link in bio. ...

Design elements, such as garden framing through strategically positioned openings and the incorporation of a green roof, encourage a type of living connected to nature.

#stokenewington #britishhome #houseextension #dezeen

Structure: @constant_sd
Contractor: @ic_constructionsolutions
Photos: @clickclickjim ...

Play is a universal human need, but it isn’t always accessible.

In architecture, we often celebrate the geometry of the past, the way brick and metal define a space for exploration. But for children with neurodiverse needs, a standard playground can often be a place of sensory barriers rather than a sanctuary.

As we move through World Autism Acceptance Month, we are supporting ASCD Sf. Andrei Gura Humorului. They are on a mission to build a therapeutic outdoor environment for their inclusive kindergarten, which has grown from 4 to over 20 children in just one year.

VATRAA believes architecture must be a source of wellbeing. This space is more than a playground, it is a vital therapeutic tool designed for emotional regulation, sensory integration, and social inclusion.

The land is ready. Now they need your help to build it.

Donation details for GBP, EUR, and RON are in our Bio.

#worldautismacceptancemonth #vatraa #inclusivedesign #sensoryarchitecture #designforgood ...