LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA | Skyscraper Boom

_VeNeT_ · #1 Posted **Nov 20, 2007, 8:35 PM**

Ljubljana is the capital city of Slovenia, with an approximate population of 260.000 people. It is also Slovenia’s largest and most developed city.

Here is a short summary of all the skyscraper projects that are currently developing in Ljubljana.

Emonika City Center

The ECC includes a 100 m tall office skyscraper, which will be the tallest in Slovenia, as well as a 65 m tall residential skyscraper. The project is worth 250 million euros and should be completed in the year of 2010.

The Vilharjeva Complex

This complex will include a 65 m tall office and residential skyscraper.

The BTC skyscraper

This skyscraper in BTC will be up to 90 m tall and should be finished by 2010. The project is worth 30 million euros.

Northern City Gates

The norther city gates project includes two up to 75 m tall skyscrapers with mostly office space. It is to be completed by 2011.

Gemini Towers BTC

This complex will include two linked skyscrapers, both 18 stories high, and will mostly house offices. The project should be finished by 2010 and is worth 60 million euros.

Tobačna City

The Tobačna City complex will include an office tower and 9 residential towers, up to 70 m tall. The project should be completed by 2016.

New Kolizej

The New Kolizej will house a modern opera as well as apartments. It will be 73 m tall and is said to be completed by 2012. The project is worth 180 million euros.

The Avtomontaža Complex

There is a smaller tower planned for the Celovški Dvori (avtomontaža) apartment complex.

The Avtotehna Complex

There is a large business/residential complex planned on Celovška road with several smaller skyscrapers.

Brnik Airport Control Tower

There is a new 99 m tall control tower soon to undergo construction at Ljubljana’s (Jože Pučnik) airport.

BTC Hotel Skyscraper

There is an 18 story hotel skyscraper planned in BTC, that should be completed by 2011.

Litostroj Scyscraper

There is an 80 m office skyscraper planned in the Litostroj industrial zone.

Three residential towers Dravlje

There are three up to 80 m tall residential towers planned in Dravlje.

Thoughts and comments are appreciated.

Austinlee · #2 Posted **Nov 20, 2007, 8:49 PM**

Impressive!

cityguy · #3 Posted **Nov 21, 2007, 3:30 AM**

I was in Ljubliana this summer very intersting city,with a great future.

Busy Bee · #4 Posted **Nov 21, 2007, 3:36 AM**

Wow, me and my girlfriend were just in Ljubljana about three weeks ago and really enjoyed it, but I had no idea so much highrise construction was planned. We walked on the way from the train station past the lot where Northern City Gates is going, but I don't remember seeing a rendering. Looks like an impressive amount of proposals for a city its' size. Thanks for posting these.

WESTSEATTLEGUY · #5 Posted **Nov 21, 2007, 3:50 AM**

Amazing buildings!

kitchener-lrt · #6 Posted **May 1, 2008, 1:44 AM**

Does anyone know anything about the new soccer stadium to be built in Ljubljana?
And sorry for bring up this thread again.

cityguy · #7 Posted **Aug 11, 2008, 10:45 PM**

What's the population of greater Ljubljana?

vid · #8 Posted **Aug 11, 2008, 10:51 PM**

I think it's about 400,000 or so. That would be a liberal estimate I think.

I'm supposed to be drawing some of these for a friend, but.. you know.

There are a few pretty interesting buildings going up though.

sss1234 · #9 Posted **Aug 12, 2008, 2:37 AM**

I love Ljubljana and I'm very excited to see all this development.

I wish they would export Union or Lasko, though...I love that beer.

Cave Canem · #10 Posted **Sep 22, 2008, 2:22 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by vid

I think it's about 400,000 or so. That would be a liberal estimate I think.

I'm supposed to be drawing some of these for a friend, but.. you know.

There are a few pretty interesting buildings going up though.

yeah, i'm still waiting u know...

btw a small update on some of the renders

Emonika City Center (the design still isn't final)

Northern City Gates

(Emonika main tower on the left)

BTC Tower II

BTC Gemini

BTC Šmartinska partnership (vision)

Stožice soccer stadium, arena and a 200.000 m2 underground mall (Slovenia has the highest percentage of shoping areas per capita in Europe)

Rico Rommheim · #11 Posted **Sep 22, 2008, 3:34 PM**

Now theres a city that's putting the future into its own hands!

MolsonExport · #12 Posted **Mar 12, 2009, 3:22 PM**

very ambitious for a smallish city. Neat.

Union · #13 Posted **Aug 20, 2011, 3:32 PM**

If anyone's interested what's the situation with new highrises in Ljubljana since the start of this thread, here's a quick report:

Completed:

1. R5
Purpose: Residential & business complex (100 apartments)
Floor count: 16
Height: 59m
Construction dates: 2007-2009

Renders:

Construction summary:

6. 4. 2008

by forumer Lj-city on Skyscrapercity

7. 6. 2008

by forumer Lj-city on Skyscrapercity

2. 8. 2008

by forumer Lj-city on Skyscrapercity

14. 9. 2008

by forumer Lj-city on Skyscrapercity

29. 9. 2008

by forumer Lj-city on Skyscrapercity

11. 10. 2008

by forumer Lj-city on Skyscrapercity

24. 10. 2008

by forumer Lj-city on Skyscrapercity

8. 11. 2008

by forumer Lj-city on Skyscrapercity

11. 4. 2009

by forumer Lj-city on Skyscrapercity

Completed:

by forumer mucyy on Skyscrapercity

by forumer ColumbusMX on Skyscrapercity

2. Kristalna palača (Crystal Palace), at the time highest high-rise in the country.
Purpose: Business complex
Floor count: 20
Height: 89m
Construction dates: 2008-2010

Renders:

Construction summary:

26. 5. 2010

by forumer ljlj on Skyscrapercity

9. 3. 2010

by me

24. 4. 2010

by forumer Lion007 on Skyscrapercity

29. 5. 2010

by forumer Lj-city on Skyscrapercity

3. 7. 2010

by forumer Lj-city on Skyscrapercity

2. 10. 2010

by forumer Lj-city on Skyscrapercity

29. 10. 2010

by forumer Lion007 on Skyscrapercity

14. 12. 2010

by forumer broccolli on Skyscrapercity

Completed:

by me

by forumer mmato on Skyscrapercity

by me

Union · #14 Posted **Aug 20, 2011, 3:41 PM**

Under construction:

3. BTC Hotel
Floor count: 16
Height: 59m
Construction dates: 2010-2012

Renders:

Current situation: (TO)

by forumer Lion007 on Skyscrapercity

4. Situla
Purpose: Residential & business complex (226 apartments)
Floor count: 20
Height: 72-80m
Construction dates: 2009-2012

Renders:

Current situation:

by me

Busy Bee · #15 Posted **Aug 21, 2011, 6:10 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Union

Is a tram planned for Ljubljana? There was no tram when I was there 4 years ago and I don't remember hearing anything about one.

Union · #16 Posted **Aug 25, 2011, 2:59 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Busy Bee

Is a tram planned for Ljubljana? There was no tram when I was there 4 years ago and I don't remember hearing anything about one.

There have been many debates about bringing the tram system back (it was taken out in the late 50s) and also some outline plans were made. But the city has lots of other priority projects, so it's not realistic to expect it anytime soon.