Janković Manor

The starting point for the development of this project was the need to preserve the cultural, historical and architecturally valuable Janković Manor in Suhopolje of its further deterioration. Facilities for guests include a multimedia area (5D cinema), a souvenir shop, and accommodation and catering facilities. The Janković Manor has a rank of protected cultural heritage, while the historic park where the manor is located is protected as a natural landscape object and a monument of garden architecture.  

The project of reconstruction was done in cooperation with conservators, while respecting the historical heritage and preserving the valuable historical elements of the building. The main building was reconstructed and both wings were creatively reinterpreted in a modern way due to irreversible structural damage.

The main building and the east wing are connected by a fully glazed corridor (walls and ceiling) to create a warm connection between them. The transparent volume enables better communication, and does not visually disturb the existing solid volumes. Another connecting element with the main building is the neo-Gothic portico, which is glazed to create a warm connection between the main building and the west wing with the restaurant. This corridor is also used as an entrance to the castle courtyard.

Content-wise, the main building houses a visitor center, cafe and accommodation units on the upper floor. Catering facilities are located in the west wing: restaurant / tasting room, kitchen and storerooms. a wellness area with an indoor pool is located in the eastern wing, together with office spaces and accommodation units.