Slovene architecture
Rihembnerk castle - Visitors center and exhibition Infoteque Nature 2000
Nataša Kolenc / 2022
LOCATION: Branik 113, Branik
Rihemberk is one of the oldest and mightiest castles in Slovenia – a cultural monument of national importance. After the destruction during World War II, it was abandoned for decades, despite attempts of renewal.
In 2017, the Municipality of Nova Gorica as the owner of the castle carried out basic maintenance work so that it could be opened to the public. Subsequently, the concept of an integral renovation was developed with the participation of many stakeholders. In parallel, programs for visitors were developed and step-by-step renovation started. With the arrangement of the Infoteka, the interiors of the castle were put on display for the first time – as a combination of culture and nature.
Object information
Construction year
2022
Investor
Mestna občina Nova Gorica
Cooperating Institutions
Zavod za varstvo kulturne dediščine Slovenije, OE Nova Gorica, Zavod RS za varstvo narave, RRA Severna Primorska d.o.o., Goriški muzej Nova Gorica, Občina Ajdovščina, Zavod za ribištvo Slovenije, Park Škocjanske jame, Osnovna šola Branik, SVITAR zavod za oblikovanje prostora, zgodovino in umetnost, ARCTUR d.o.o., Réseau Bío Scéne
Technical team
Architecture
Nataša Kolenc – vodja projekta (Mestna občina Nova Gorica), STOLP d.o.o. – idejna zasnova in načrti za izvedbo GOI del, Aleš Šuligoj
Interior design
SI_ARHITEKTURA, dr. Sonja Ifko
Photographer
Uroš Rojc – MUVI media, Mateja Pelikan
Mechanical engineering
MM-biro d.o.o., Zoran Markovič
Electrical engineering
MM-biro d.o.o., Matjaž Kalin
Construction engineering
dr. Mojca Jarc Simonič
Other participants
Dr. Staša Tome, Maja Bevc, Ajda Bevc, Valerija Rimele, Žiga Žgur, Jasna Svetina, Aljoša Rot, Matija Kostevc, Vladimir Leben, Primož Presetnik, Jan Čermelj, dr. Davorin Tome, Jure Novak, dr. Klemen Koselj, Astrid Ličen, Bojan Zadravec, Henrik Ciglič, Mateja Zoratti, Borut Melinc, Ervin Kozem
Manufacturers and Suppliers
Main contractor
GITRI d.o.o., Konservatorsko-restavratorska dela: GNOM d.o.o.
Construction work
GNOM d.o.o.
Fasades and insulation
GNOM d.o.o.
Roofing, tinkering
GNOM d.o.o.
Windows, doors
GNOM d.o.o.
Plasters, screeds
GNOM d.o.o.
Floors, parquets, ceramics
GNOM d.o.o.
Furnishings
4DESIGN d.o.o.
Lighting
Arcadia d.o.o., VERAI d.o.o.