The new building complex of the School of Fine Arts is located in a mountainous area where is characterized by low temperatures, snow and cold north winds. Taking into account that the students of the school of fine arts need a pleasant, protected environment, which enhances their creativity and inspires their activities, we propose a shell-building with a controlled microclimate.

The main idea was the restoration of the relationship of people with nature, through architecture. The first step was the creation of a new soil morphology in the already existing natural landscape, where, during the design process, the new planting, inside and above the building, will be integrated with the existing one, creating a pleasant environment. Thus, a pedestrian and planted path was designed, which starts from the existing ground floor level, covers the building and leads to the roof where some gathering places are placed.

The functions, the spaces and the views are organized around the inner solar atrium, which also functions as a gathering and exhibition space. This protected interior space is directly related to the character and needs of the school. The sun patio, also ensures the diffusion of light in the various areas of the building. Large glass curtains are used between the atrium and the classrooms, so that the adjacent spaces are visually connected.

During the winter months, the solar patio offers protection from rain, wind and low temperatures, acting as a heat collector with immediate energy gain. During the summer months, overheating is avoided by natural ventilation through automated blinds installed on both sides of the patio and by simultaneous operation of roof shading systems.