Skopje's recent history is a discrepancy of architecture delusion; according to the "Skopje 2014" project policy, buildings should be designed in a "baroque, classic, neo-classic, romantic and neo-romantic style" – part of a government campaign to glorify national identity through urbanism and architecture.

The proposal for the new Universal Hall is a supernova – the birth of a bright new star – an architecturally significant building that places prominence on artists and performers and creates new spaces for engagement with arts and culture. The Supernova project demonstrates a strong and creative architectural vision and celebrates the rich cultural context of Skopje.