Architect: Abiro
Landscape Architect: Studio AKKA
Location: Planica
Client: Government of Slovenia
Date: 2011
Abiro were founded in 1998 by Miloš Florijančič, he now runs the practice with Matej Blenkuš. Their work is characterised by innovative spatial design and construction detailing, combined with the different geographical, historical and social environmental factors conditioning each project.
Other projects have include the Imparo commercial and storage building, Ljubljana, (2011); Grosuplje library, Ljubljana (2007); Dunajski vogal residential building, Ljubljana (2006); Šarabon multi-storey car park and commercial building, (2006); Šmartinka multi-purpose building, Ljubljana (2002); the Faculty of Architecture extension, Ljubljana (1996).
This project saw the renovation of an historic ski-jumping centre joined by the construction of a new cross-country skiing facility.
Protected as Slovenian national heritage, the original centre, dating back to the 1920s, has clocked up more world records than any other. It includes what was once the highest jump in the world, designed by the brothers Lado and Janez Gorišek in the 1960s, so high it was where the term “ski-flying” was invented.
The complex has been augmented by a series of bold sculptural structures and interventions by Abiro, offering new technical and visitor facilities, which means it can again play host to top-level international competitions. (rgw)
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