TASH ARCHITECTS

The architecture itself seems to move: sweeping forms appear to sway, twist, and dance, inviting visitors into a world of art and innovation. The concert hall’s façade is framed with vertical elements that recall the strings of a harp, while the theater features dramatic billowing glass panels. Approaching the complex, guests pass through landscaped courts planted with Banja Luka’s native wildflowers and shrubs, an experience that engages every sense before entering the soaring, light-filled lobbies.

Inside, the concert hall and theater interiors borrow from the city’s cultural richness, rendered in vibrant contemporary materials that heighten the drama of music and performance. In contrast, the exhibition halls embrace a crisp, minimalist modernism suited to science and technology displays. Together, these diverse spaces offer excitement, wonder, and discovery.

The master plan integrates multiple functions—concert hall, philharmonic workspace, theater, exhibition halls, and offices—through seamless vertical and horizontal connections. Visitors can move throughout the complex without stepping outdoors, a practical response to Banja Luka’s cold winters. Common service areas are shared to optimize scale and economy, and the buildings can be constructed in phases, with the concert hall and theater blocks able to stand independently.

Sustainability is integral to the concept. Generous glazing captures natural light to reduce heating and energy costs, while geothermal systems support efficient climate control. The front piazzetta is reserved for pedestrians and landscaped seating, with vehicular access confined to the rear and side, aligning with existing and planned parking.