The House Rađenović project is a comprehensive renovation of a private property on the urban edge of Banja Luka, aimed at harmonising dual residential and commercial functions within a confined plot. THA, developed a holistic concept that reorganises the site and structure to meet the evolving needs of a five-member family, while integrating functional business elements.
The original 90-year-old house, altered over decades for mixed use, presented numerous challenges: fragmented spatial organisation, an incomplete pool excavation, and incoherent additions. The yard was reimagined as a landscape with symbolic and spatial clarity—distinguishing private from public realms while introducing a signature pergola that mediates transitions across the plot and defines the property’s identity.
Through a collaborative intensive workshop process, several design iterations were developed, balancing the client’s desire for a peaceful green retreat with operational necessities of a beauty centre and personal training business. The final masterplan introduced an elegant spatial solution: an oval division line that reclaims green space for private use while preserving accessibility and parking zones.
The house predesign explored six layout options, culminating in a solution with a central double-height living space, loggia extension, and solar-ready attic, to be implemented in phased construction. The bold architectural gesture—three dormers with one-way glass—anchors the street-facing façade, lending the building a distinct presence.
Internally, the renovation retained the existing roof geometry while elevating spatial quality through vertical expansion, light play, and warm material contrasts. The red chimneys and integrated fireplace form a vibrant domestic core. The beauty salon, constrained by narrow proportions, was transformed into a layered spatial experience through strategic lighting, mirrored shelving, and efficient zoning.
Sustainability remains integral: rainwater harvesting and solar infrastructure were incorporated from the outset. The project exemplifies THA’s approach to participative design, urban sensitivity, and architectural storytelling.
