The Center for Promotion of Sciences in Belgrade is detached from the ground. Following the urban concept it is a building floating high above the ground. It operates on 3 levels. Firstly, on the level of the City of Belgrade it will be an optimistic sign positioned on one of the main routes of the city . Secondly for Blok 39 it will be sign, canopy and portico. Thirdly, as a building being programmed to promote sciences it (dis)plays on visions of technology and construction. The architectural language of the center will strongly be one of technology and the display of structural principles. All exterior surfaces are of simple character. A special role is given to the underside of the center, it will have mirroring qualities, able to reflect all the movement on the ground as well as the visitor who by entering the center is penetrating the reflections of the earths surface.

The structure is an elevated frame construction with pre-stressed bubble decks. These voided biaxial flat slabs are enabling wide spans without losing the benefits of concrete slabs. Compared to a solid slab the reduced amount of concrete leads to less accelerated seismic mass and reduced energy & carbon emissions.
The obviously simple designed and therefore cost-efficient steel superstructure easily supports the centre complex without leading to seismic vulnerability. Auger piles or diaphragm walls are providing the bearings of the steel superstructure.

external dimensions main structure: 71m x 71m
height above ground: lower floor 20m, upper floor 30m