Public Choice Award

For ten years, Beta has been awarding quality architectural initiatives and projects in Romania, Hungary and Serbia. The international jury for each edition is made up of renowned architects, and the awards reflect our determination to promote authors and projects with a beneficial impact on the built environment.

For the first time in this competition, we have introduced the People's Award, through which we aim to improve the connection between architects and the general public, emphasizing the importance of architecture that directly addresses the values and needs of society.

We all live in and use the city and the spaces that architects design, so we want the Beta Awards to recognize the preferences of the general public. The Public Award is our way of bringing quality architecture closer to the general public and promoting those architectural projects that make us proud of the cities we live in. Each person can vote for one project in the categories of Built Space, Interior Space, Public Space, Graduate Projects and Research.

The public vote will be open together with the awards exhibition and will run until the end of the competition, when the project with the most votes will be awarded at the Beta 2024 Awards Gala.

Graduation Projects

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votes of the public

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Ardelean Alexandru-Florin

Author(s) / Team representatives

Ardelean Alexandru-Florin

Profession

Arhitect

Collective/office

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Co-authors/team members

Lect. Ș.L.dr. arh. Negrișanu Daniela

External collaborators

Ing. Farcaș Cornel

Project location

Slatina Nera, România

Budget in euros

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Area

5950 mp

Project start date

27 Septembrie 2023

Project completion date

26 Iunie 2024

Client

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Builder

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Photo credits

Arhivă personală, imagini reprezentative proiect - Ardelean Alexandru-Florin

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Text presentation of the author/office in English

Originating from the village of Benesat in Sălaj County, I studied fine arts for four years at a specialized high school in Baia Mare, and then I developed this pursuit of artistic-architectural exploration within the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism in Timișoara. Over time, with a desire to seek sensory experiences and achieve the novelty of simplicity projected into spatial essences, I have come to understand the manner in which architectural quality can influence people's lives. In this evolutionary journey, I have been strongly influenced by the works of Valerio Olgiati, in whose honesty of imaginative expression I find myself. I can say that this present work marks the beginning of maturity in laying the foundations of a career as an architect. Due to the chosen theme, the method of representation, and how it managed to intertwine with my inner experiences, the highlighted project crowns six years full of research, curiosity, self-discovery, and finding my own identity—both personal and professional—carrying a significant emotional weight.

Project description in English

The looming presence of death compels individuals to urgently seek a spiritual anchor, one that offers security and comfort during the harrowing anticipation of their own demise. Religion often emerges as a powerful means of rediscovery and reconnection with oneself, imbuing the fleeting human life with profound meaning. It can be perceived on a macro level, reflecting its broad influence on society and culture, and on a micro level, highlighting the deep psychological and emotional impact on the individual. In essence, these perspectives intertwine holistically, portraying the intricate complexity of the human condition. The proposed solution taps into this need for protection by taking the form of an enclave-like structure, resembling a defensive fortress. Despite its massive presence, it blends into the terrain's topography like a light mantle, offering both security and subtle camouflage within the natural landscape. The sacred space envisioned in the project pierces through the limits of this perimeter, like a bastion that provides a poignant setting for the solemn rituals surrounding life's final moments. It stands as a testament to reverence, marking the transition with dignity and respect.

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