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Škocjanski zatok nature reserve

Škocjan Bay is formed by marshes, a relict of the sea which used to encircle the town of Koper. It was formed after the saltpans were first built and later abandoned, and was continuously threatened by the proximity of the town with its port, roads and railways. Thanks to its rich flora and fauna, the site was proclaimed a nature reserve in 1998, and was significantly improved after an intensive rehabilitation. Over the last year, a visitors centre was built, along with bird lookouts and several other buildings. All were designed according to sustainable building principles to supplement the teaching trails through the reserve. They are built predominantly in wood, with a visible vertical construction resembling birds’ nests.

Project information

Location of the project:
Sermin 50, Koper
Year of completion:
2016
Area:
1765 m2
Accesible for people with mobility impairments.

Team

Main architect / Office:
Ravnikar Potokar arhitekturni biro
Architecture:
Robert Potokar, Janez Brežnik, Urša Komac, Špela Kuhar, Ajdin Bajrovič, Mateja Šetina
Landscape architecture:
Urša Komac
Photography:
Virginia Vrecl
Main contractor:
Adriaing d.o.o.
Other contractors and suppliers:

CI produkt d.o.o., FIBRAN d. o. o. (Facades and insulation)

Igor Papež (Mechanical installations)

David Furlan (Electrical installations)

Vilko Šuligoj (Construction engineering)

Alkam d.o.o. (Windows, doors)

Zumtobel d.o.o. (Lighting)

SILVAPRODUKT (Building materials)

Zasebno: TRIPLE WOOD (Cooperating Institutions)

Ravnikar Potokar arhitekturni biro – references

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