{"id":48010,"date":"2025-06-19T10:43:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T08:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/odprtehiseslovenije.org\/?p=48010"},"modified":"2025-06-19T12:02:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T10:02:09","slug":"vurnik-days-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/odprtehiseslovenije.org\/en\/vurnik-days-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Vurnik Days 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

We invite you to join the celebration of this year\u2019s Vurnik Days, taking place between 22 May and 11 November in Radovljica, Ljubljana, and Maribor. Vurnik Days \u2013 marking the birthday of architect Ivan Vurnik on 1 June \u2013 have been organized by the Centre for Architecture Slovenia since 2014.\u00a0Below, we highlight some of the events, while the full programme can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Ivan Vurnik and Helena Kottler Vurnik, photo: Centre for Architecture Slovenia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ivan Vurnik (1884\u20131971) was a prominent Slovenian architect, urban planner, professor, innovator \u2013 an artist. He studied in Vienna, where he graduated from the Technical University under the influence of architect Otto Wagner. Alongside Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik and Maks Fabiani, he is considered one of the pioneers of Slovenian architecture and a key proponent of developing a national architectural identity.\u00a0Ivan Vurnik and his wife, Helena Kottler Vurnik (1882\u20131962), were the initiators of the national style in architecture and art in Slovenia during the 1920s. The architecture of the Zadru\u017ena gospodarska banka (Cooperative Commercial Bank) is the finest example of their joint creative work. It reflects contemporary styles such as expressionism and cubism in Central Europe, while strongly incorporating national motifs.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Miran Kambi\u010d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On Thursday, 18 September 2025<\/strong>, between 17.00 and 19.00<\/strong>, an architectural walk<\/strong> titled Vurnik Trail 2025: From Archaeology to Architecture \u2013 Reading the Historical Layers of the City and Integrating Them into Contemporary Architecture<\/strong> will take place in Ljubljana<\/strong>. This year\u2019s Vurnik Trail will be led by architect, urban planner, and professor Aleksander Ostan. The walk will begin at Trg francoske revolucije (French Revolution Square) and end at Trg republike (Republic Square). Participants will take a closer look at selected works by architects Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik and Edvard Ravnikar, focusing on how they drew from the city’s historical layers and how their urban visions engaged in a creative dialogue across generations.<\/p>\n

The guided tour fee is 15 EUR, or 10 EUR for students.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Photo: http:\/\/www.mariborart.si\/spomenik\/-\/article-display\/vurnikova-kolonija<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On Saturday, 18 October 2025<\/strong>, at 10:30<\/strong>, a professional cycling tour<\/strong> of workers\u2019 housing colonies in Maribor<\/strong> will take place. The meeting point is at the Maribor Art Gallery, Strossmayerjeva Street 6.\u00a0During the tour, participants will explore the historical context of the workers\u2019 settlements, their architectural and spatial characteristics, everyday life in the colonies, and their transformation over time. The discussion will also touch on the heritage value and current condition of these residential areas.<\/p>\n

A week later, on Saturday, 25 October 2025<\/strong>, at 11:00<\/strong>, another guided tour will take place, this time focusing specifically on the Vurnik Workers\u2019 Colony<\/strong> in Maribor. Participants will have a unique opportunity to enter one of the residential units, gaining insights into the development and transformation of the settlement, quality of living, and the legacy of workers\u2019 housing.\u00a0The tour is open to the general public and aims to engage a wide audience with an interest in architecture, heritage, and urban history.<\/p>\n

The event is organized in collaboration with the Maribor Art Gallery.<\/em><\/p>\n

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An Architectural Trail of Ivan Vurnik\u2019s Works, photo: Centre for Architecture Slovenia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On Tuesday, 11 November 2025<\/strong>, at 19.00<\/strong>, presentation of The Vurnik Project<\/strong> will take place in Radovljica<\/strong>, marking the publication of a new book designed by Klemen Rodman.\u00a0Originally developed in the 1990s, The Vurnik Project<\/em> made a key contribution to raising awareness of architect Ivan Vurnik and represents Rodman’s most extensive work in the field of architecture. The project offers the first in-depth study and analysis of Vurnik\u2019s archive, life, and architectural legacy. Despite being recognized today\u2014alongside Ple\u010dnik and Fabiani\u2014as one of the three pioneers of modern Slovenian architecture, Vurnik had not previously been the subject of a comprehensive monographic publication.\u00a0What began as a modest effort to study Vurnik\u2019s archive soon evolved into a project of national importance, achieving significant recognition abroad as well. In 1995, architect Renato Rep\u0161e, photographer Miran Kambi\u010d, and designer Klemen Rodman were awarded the Ple\u010dnik Medal for their work on the project.\u00a0The project was supported and co-created by several institutions, including: the Radovljica Society of Architects, the Municipality of Radovljica, the Architectural Museum Ljubljana (AML), DESSA Gallery, the Ministry of Culture, the Archdiocesan Ordinariate, the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SAZU), and the Ministry of the Environment.<\/p>\n

The book presentation will feature Petra Rodman, creative director of Bela design, and photographer Miran Kambi\u010d.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The entire programme is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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