15 SEPTEMBER 2026
ILIRIJA SPORTCITADEL LJUBLJANA 2000-2025 FOUR INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
World Architecture News (WAN) Award 2026 – London – Gold in the category “Leisure”
IDPA Award Japan 2026 – Tokyo – Silver in the category Urban Planning
BIG SEE Award 2026 – Portorož – Award in the category Leisure and Sports Buildings
Ljubljana Forum 2025 – Award for outstanding contributions to the urban development of Ljubljana
We are delighted by this recognition of our commitment throughout a long and intensive urban planning debate
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SPORTS IN THE CITY CENTER
Ilirija transforms a wasteland between railway tracks and main roads into an open, urban space.
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RENAISSANCE OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE
From the city to Tivoli Park via Latterman Avenue – 83 years after it was cut off by the railway relocation of 1942.
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A CENTURY OF HISTORY
1929 opening of the Ilirija outdoor pool by Stanko Bloudek, 1995 political decision for the new building, 2000/01 international competition, 2001–2021 six revisions, 2018 planning commission, construction start 2022, opening 2025.
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HERITAGE PROTECTION
In 2011, the entrance building by Stanko Bloudek is placed under heritage protection.
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ICONIC ROOF
From the “unfolded meadow” of 2001 to the 12,000 m² floating roof that spans three building volumes and connects historic with contemporary architecture _ 4,500 m² of photovoltaics fulfill the goal of a “nearly zero energy building”
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OPENNESS & TRANSPARENCY
Interior and exterior spaces merge, sightlines connect athletes, visitors and spectators – glimpses in, views out, views through.
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MULTIFUNCTIONAL & SUSTAINABLE
Sport, events, presentations – realized with nearly-zero-energy technology and rooftop photovoltaics, as part of an optimal 15-minute city.
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CENTRAL COVERED PIAZZA
A weather-protected meeting point, hinge, and stage for city, sport, and society.
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TOP-LEVEL SPORT, LEISURE & ENCOUNTER
Urban interaction on all levels.
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Contribution to Urbanity
Open, vibrant, unique, prototypical.
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