Biotechnological Hub of the National Institute of Biology

The Biotechnological Hub of the National Institute of Biology represents the culmination of long-standing efforts to acquire a contemporary building that would provide suitable conditions for cutting-edge research work with state-of-the-art research equipment and infrastructure. The architectural design of the building is modular, with multiple sectors and individual entrances to the departments. Internal communication within the building is limited due to controlled access and clean pathways. The interior of the building meets all the criteria for scientific research, teaching and laboratory work processes. The external layout follows the principles of sustainability and integration into the surroundings, as the building is located in the Tivoli, Rožnik and Šišenski hrib Landscape Park. The eastern façade contains elements of environmentally sustainable greenery, the building is passively shaded by a grove of climbing plants, and the roof is also partly greened. In addition to the machine installations, a research apiary (the so-called apiarium) and a quarantine greenhouse are located on the roof of the building.

The total value of the investment amounts to 36 million euros.