The urban transformation of the Almaš Neighborhood, one of Novi Sad's oldest areas, includes a complete reconstruction of infrastructure, paving, landscape design, facade conservation, public lighting, traffic management, a new pedestrian zone, urban furniture, visual identity, and tourist signage. Designated a protected cultural-historical unit in 2019, the project aims to revitalize the area while preserving its ambiance, addressing issues like clogged streets, poor infrastructure, and a lack of greenery.
The transformation focuses on reducing car traffic by expanding the pedestrian zone, calming traffic, and restricting parking to residents, while visitor parking is moved to nearby garages. Emphasis is placed on creating new tree lines and small squares, with lighting inspired by traditional street lanterns and natural cobblestone paving in earth tones.
This comprehensive project, overseen by the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments of Novi Sad and funded by the city and AP Vojvodina, involves collaboration with local institutions and the Almaš Association, aiming to establish a vibrant new cultural district in Novi Sad.
Bio Architectural studio DBA was founded in 2007 in Novi Sad, Serbia, with the basic idea that as a platform for creating and managing projects through all phases, contributes the development of contemporary architectural scenes of the city in terms of form, expression and in a symbolic sense, as well as technically concrete and as contractor rational and effective. The studio was founded and is now run by architect Djordje Bajilo (1978, Novi Sad).
Other prizes BIG SEE ARCHITECTURE AWARD 2022, 2024 - Winner ARCHITECTURE MASTERPRIZE 2022, 2023, 2024 - Honorable mention THE PLAN AWARD 2022 – Finalist ICONIC AWARDS Inovative Architecture 2023, 2024 GERMAN DESIGN AWARD - Winner for Excellent Architecture 2024 DNA PARIS DESIGN AWARDS 2024 – WINNER INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AWARD – Honorable Mention 2024 BLT DESIGN AWARD– Honorable Mention 2024 IDA DESIGN AWARDS – Bronze Winner 2024 LONDON INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE – Official Selection 2021 IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prizes - IPC IAKS Distinction LIV HOSPITALITY AWARDS 2024 – Honorable Mention
