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Introducing Zemlja, a sustainable and adaptable apartment retrofit in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, designed by Project V Architecture in 2023. This ecologically and economically viable project reimagines urban living, drawing inspiration from the city’s architectural history and the resilience of its citizens.

Zemlja, meaning “earth,” “land,” and “country,” offers a glimmer of hope for a viable alternative through sustainable reconstruction, promoting the use of local, natural materials and fostering a holistic approach to social repair and healing in the war-burdened Grbavica neighborhood.

Located in Sarajevo, a city rich in history and shaped by the scars of war, the Half House Sarajevo emerges as a beacon of minimalistic architecture. Crafted by Project V Architecture in 2019, this redesigned family home perfectly balances past and present, offering spaciousness amidst the city’s dense setting. The home’s artful features draw inspiration from Bosnia’s vast forests, seamlessly connecting dwellers to nature.