Sustainable Boutique Hotel in Novi Sad – The Aesthetic Potential of Material Reuse in Architectural Design

Abstract

This thesis explores the application of ecological principles in architectural design through the reuse of materials as a sustainable alternative to recycling, aiming to reduce energy consumption and the use of natural resources. Various construction materials are analyzed in terms of their characteristics, possibilities, and limitations within the context of reuse, and the acquired knowledge is subsequently applied in the design of an ecological boutique hotel conceived as a green oasis within an urban environment.Special attention is given to the aesthetic potential of material reuse, examined through selected case studies and further developed within the project through the implementation of reclaimed wooden joinery. The relationship between old and new is explored, as well as the way in which the reinterpretation of existing elements contributes to the formation of an authentic architectural expression. The thesis emphasizes that material reuse, in addition to its ecological and economic justification, holds significant aesthetic and social value, contributing to a sustainable and responsible approach to contemporary architectural design.