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Project • By BAX studio • Offices

DCB Montana

The DCB Montana office building marks the first significant step in transforming the Moste industrial zone into a dynamic business district in Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital. DCB Montana is a key element in converting this area into a business park. The architects at BAX, the creators of this project, are fully aware of this premise and have emphasized raising local standards in urban, architectural, and sustainability criteria. This approach aligns with the flexibility required by new ways of working and, as an intrinsic part of the architectural impact, seeks to enrich the surrounding environment by enhancing its connection to public space. Anna Skobe Anna Skobe The project began in September 2019, following the announcement... More

Project • By scapelab • Skateparks

SKATEPARK UNDER THE FABIANI BRIDGE

1. Previous state The site was a dead-end of space on the lower level of the Fabiani Bridge in Ljubljana. The bridge runs on two levels, with a four-lane motorway on the upper level, and a pedestrian bridge on the lower level. The structural characteristics of the bridge formed a pocket of unused, untraversed space under the bridge. Soon after the opening of the bridge, this space became a gathering spot for illegal drug use, homeless sleeping (despite a homeless shelter operating less than 100m away), and crime. Caption Miran Kambič The bridge was built in a gap formed by a partial demolition of the complex of the former sugar factory, called Cukrarna. This partial demolition of the factory complex was urbanistically necessary... More

Project • By LAB Architects • Bars

Caffe Mostec

A pleasant refuge in the middle of the "urban wilderness" was created with a "broken" ground plan and large glass surfaces that interact with the green surroundings, both in summer and winter, and additionally connected by a large terrace on the south side. The design of the interior comes from the surroundings, in this case, the nearby lake. Wave as the basic shape - a red line, that expresses itself through the wall and ceiling lining in a space with various elements, rods and various perforations, while the strict geometric shape of the bar counter dominates the stones. More