The overall design concept is based on the site’s unique character and its strong connections to the surrounding context. The design approach respects key visual axes, enhances the genius loci, and unifies the area so that it reads as a cohesive whole while remaining diverse in detail.

Key elements of the site include the distinctive buildings of the House of Culture, the VUB Bank, and the hotel. The entire area is structured around a visual axis leading to the SNP Memorial, in front of which an open park space forms a dominant feature. This contrast between an open, natural landscape and the urban square became one of the guiding principles in shaping a gradual transition from nature into the public space of Námestie svobody.

The design breaks a large, undefined area into smaller, interconnected public spaces, each with its own character and function. Three main spaces along the central axis respond to their surroundings, partially separated by tree clusters and varied surfaces, keeping the view toward the SNP Memorial clear.

To the north, the space in front of the bank connects via a lightweight pavilion to the square in front of the House of Culture, forming a cohesive whole. A small park provides a contrast to paved areas, offering relaxation, microclimatic benefits, and short-term parking.

The design highlights the articulation of the House of Culture’s façade, creating rhythmic linear elements within the square. A minimalist water feature references the history of the electricity canal, giving it a new modern identity and function. One of the key principles applied here is the transition from large, undefined spaces to smaller, human-scaled areas.

The entire space is complemented by new architecture that reflects existing buildings, shapes the urban environment, and provides the missing social infrastructure for the square. The proposal includes spaces for cafés, a market, a skate rental, play elements for all ages, relaxation zones, and public areas designed for multifunctional use.