Slovene architecture

Library Vrhnika in the former leather factory

Delavnica d.o.o. / 2014
LOCATION: Tržaška cesta 32, Vrhnika

The Cankar library in Vrhnika is part of the new cultural center which occupies the first floor of an old leather factory. Its 1,400 square meters are dedicated to adults and children section, as well as lecture rooms. The innovative interior design uses recycled factory elements. The new “community living room” is a tribute to the historic and symbolic value of the factory, which the citizens used to take pride in, and to the town’s historic personalities.

Object information

Construction year
2014
Total floor area
1400 m2
Investor
Municipality of Vrhnika

Technical team

Architecture
Delavnica d.o.o., Uroš Jereb, Maj Juvanec, Damijan Gašparič, Boštjan Peršolja, Barbara Zakrajšek, Nataša Oblak Japelj

Manufacturers and Suppliers

Main contractor
AS – PRIMUS d.o.o.
Floors, parquets, ceramics
Eko stil d.o.o.
Furnishings
MB OPREMA d.o.o., NIK-LES d.o.o.