Rijeka – CITY OF TEXTURES

RIJEKA-CITY OF TEXTURES

Rijeka, with its rich history and vibrant present, is a city shaped by industrial grit, shimmering waters, creativity, and the echoes of human stories. Together, these elements weave the true essence of the city: a dynamic mosaic of shifting textures.

Four central stories define the city’s collective memory, each contributing to its layered identity: interplay, overlap, conflict, fusion, prevalence, and vibration between these narratives create an unexpected scenario.

Its textures are not merely seen or touched; they are experienced and felt, making Rijeka a city that lingers in memory.

MEDS has the opportunity to become a layer itself, traversing these textures and contributing to Rijeka’s ongoing story.

Rijeka is a city where layers of time, influences, and cultures intertwine through its streets, traditions, and interactions.
A city of interconnected stories and contradictions, united in harmony and coexisting together in different times.

Rijeka is a city where water gives life, even shaping its name. For years, the people have relied on this connection, making it a link for encounters, exchanges, and boundaries. The river, streams, canal, and abundant rainfall define the city’s rhythm, carrying a forgotten power of a siren’s call.

Rijeka is a city where the themes of ideas and innovation have always been linked to production, from manufactories to factories. Its rich industrial heritage leaves room for its appreciation, new development and opportunities, breathing life into the gritty textures of steel beams and weathered walls.

Rijeka, with its rich blend of cultural influences, fosters a vibrant scene of innovation and creativity. Its determined spirit drives creation, serving as a generator of urban activity and leaving its mark on the streets. The city acts as a living workshop and a center of cultural energy that sparks imagination ever-evolving and pulsating with energy.