Science centRE Ljubljana

system of circular pavilions in a park

open international competition - 1st prize

FROM THE ATOM TO THE PLANET - the catalogue of programme pavilions of Science Centre.

The Science Centre is designed as a series of circular pavilions located within a park, connected by a common walkable green roof. The Science Centre, situated in the green corridor in the Trnovo neighbourhood between Barjanska cesta and Riharjeva cesta, will come to represent an important factor in the development of the southern part of Ljubljana.

The system of pavilions within the park helps retain the open and green characteristics of the space, upgrading and refining it with its program and design. The Science Centre’s circular pavilions, enrobed in their green surroundings, inform passers-by and those viewing it from up above, like from the Ljubljana Castle, of the fact that science and nature coexist. The Centre’s role in generating community spirit, linking together existing programs within the neighbourhood and creating a new urban image of the southern entrance to the city centre, was vital in developing the design.

Virtual presentation: https://centerznanosti.org/SL.html

From the scientific restaurant one watches the events on the terrace.

The staircase leading to the green roof offers views of the Ljubljana castle.

Between the demo centre and the central space, towards the pavilion of the future.

One sits at the café and watches the events in the main foyer.

Fab lab with atrium offers a direct view into the central space.

The ramp is a place of preparation and a special path to the planetarium!

Primary school class at the excursion to the centre of science.

The green roof is a place of learning and games, with the most beautiful views towards the city

location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
project date: 2023
completion date: in progress
area: 10.290 m2
type: competition
client: Ministry of Education, Science and Sport
source: open international competition, 1st prize

competition team: Aljoša Dekleva, Tina Gregorič, Andi Koder, Martin Kruh, Lea Stipanič, Žan Šabeder, Maruša Turnšek, Jan Žužek

project team: Aljoša Dekleva, Tina Gregorič, Lea Kovič, Tanja Adler, Manca Žugič, Lea Stipanič, Martin Kruh