Rowing center Bled / Sport pavilion as a spectator stand
Velika Zaka, Bled
Slovenia
2011

 

Status: 
built
Project: 
2007
Realization: 
2011
Velika Zaka, Bled, Slovenia
Client: 
Municipality of Bled
Sourse: 
open competition, 1st prize
Type: 
public/sport facility
Project team: 
Aleš Žnidaršič
Katja Žlajpah
Primož Grabnar
Photo
© Bor Dobrin
© Miran Kambič
  • WAN Waterfront 2015 Award, ožji izbor
  • Architizer A+Award, finalist
  • Baku International Architecture Award, 1 prize, 2013
  • 100 architects of the 2013, Korea
  • international award East Centric Arhitext Awards (Exterior design section), Romania, nominee, 2013
  • Plečnik award, nominee, 2011
  • IOC/IAKS AWARD, gold medal, 2011

Incision in the shore of the Lake Bled

As part of a comprehensive new image of the rowing center, the viewers are able to watch rowers from the new stands as an open air panoramic platform placed in the finish line area. The structure is distinguished by a sustainable placement in a part of the area, placed directly on the lakeshore. This is characterized by the steep configuration of the terrain, which line placement of the stand facility further highlights the natural image of the area. The stand facility is defined by two sets: the lower "open" viewing platform with seats and a closed, uniform area, designated to commentators and as VIP room. Above the object is a walked-on roof terrace, providing an exclusive view of the typical and unique silhouette of Bled. The cut in the shore emphasizes limited and carefully selected materials: concrete, wood, glass and metal.