Intergenerational center in Codlea municipality

Authors’ Comment

The intergenerational center in Codlea Municipality addresses demographic aging and the lack of social infrastructure, proposing architecture as an active mediator between generations. Located on a sloped site adjacent to the forest, the intervention relies on a fragmented volumetry that generates a gradient of intimacy through three courtyards: a common area, one dedicated to children, and a retreat for seniors. Inside, the elevation difference is managed by generous ramps that become essential transition spaces for spontaneous interactions. The hybrid structural system combines a concrete ground floor with Glulam and CLT upper floors, providing specific finishes that aid intuitive orientation. The sustainable approach integrates ventilated facades, rainwater harvesting, and a main hallway with movable panels. This bioclimatic space acts as a greenhouse in winter and provides natural ventilation in summer, turning the complex into an optimal ecosystem for community cohesion.