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Atelier Emona 2023
Atelier Emona offers a comprehensive and immersive learning journey, seamlessly integrating skill development, portfolio enrichment, and valuable networking moments. In our latest endeavor, we took on the ambitious task of revitalizing TGH-48, a historically significant structure. Participants immersed themselves in its rich history, its visionary architect, and the dynamic urban setting that surrounds it. Their mission? To envision and present a vibrant, contemporary vision for this iconic building.
Atelier Emona 2023
Atelier Emona offers a comprehensive and immersive learning journey, seamlessly integrating skill development, portfolio enrichment, and valuable networking moments. In our latest endeavor, we took on the ambitious task of revitalizing TGH-48, a historically significant structure. Participants immersed themselves in its rich history, its visionary architect, and the dynamic urban setting that surrounds it. Their mission? To envision and present a vibrant, contemporary vision for this iconic building.
Project Location
We were staying just 1 km away from the project site location. The site is influenced by three notable architectural works in Ljubljana: Cukrarna, Sluice Gate and Center Rog.  A large close by area is designated to high schools, dorms and faculties, whilst just across the river stays our central medical center.  A diverse corner of Ljubljana, just a shot away from the historical city center.
Project Location
We were be staying just 1 km away from the project site location. The site is influenced by three notable architectural works in Ljubljana: Cukrarna, Sluice Gate and Center Rog.  A large close by area is designated to high schools, dorms and faculties, whilst just across the river stays our central medical center.  A diverse corner of Ljubljana, just a shot away from the historical city center.
Project Timeline
PAST

Savin Sever was a Slovenian modernist architect, that strongly affected generations after WW2. He was a big part of the wave of optimism that came afterward and worked to create a future of living, filled with culture and quality. Sever took the challenge to rethink the architecture of such a program, and transformed garages, printing houses, and industrial facilities into innovative entities not only by function but also design.

TGH-48 complex is one of the most unique garage buildings in Ljubljana, built in 1969.

PRESENT

It is located close to the city center and river Ljubljanica. The location itself is already quite special, as three of Ljubljana’s monumentual architecture buildings are nearby. 

 

While the garage served the function it intended at the time, the downsides of the design increased over time. The dense car compartments became too small for the average-sized car in the later years, giving the building a reputation for being useless and irrational.

FUTURE

The building now presents a debatable issue with an undisclosed future. There were intentions to either demolish it, or set up heritage protection, but neither went through.

Atelier Emona Workshops’ aim is to gather young architecture minds across the world to dive into the question of the future of TGH-48.

Our INTENTION is to propose a viable program and produce conceptual proposals for TGH-48 2.0, the most famous garage in Slovenia.

 

Project Timeline
PAST

Savin Sever was a Slovenian modernist architect, that strongly affected generations after WW2. He was a big part of the wave of optimism that came afterward and worked to create a future of living, filled with culture and quality. Sever took the challenge to rethink the architecture of such a program, and transformed garages, printing houses, and industrial facilities into innovative entities not only by function but also design.

TGH-48 complex is one of the most unique garage buildings in Ljubljana, built in 1969.

PRESENT

It is located close to the city center and river Ljubljanica. The location itself is already quite special, as three of Ljubljana’s monumentual architecture buildings are nearby. 

 

While the garage served the function it intended at the time, the downsides of the design increased over time. The dense car compartments became too small for the average-sized car in the later years, giving the building a reputation for being useless and irrational.

FUTURE

The building now presents a debatable issue with an undisclosed future. There were intentions to either demolish it, or set up heritage protection, but neither went through.

Atelier Emona Workshops’ aim is to gather young architecture minds across the world to dive into the question of the future of TGH-48.

Our INTENTION is to propose a viable program and produce conceptual proposals for TGH-48 2.0, the most famous garage in Slovenia.

 

Garage TGH-48
TGH-48 is one of Savin Sever's more known works, a parking garage with a statement shape of two cylinders. While the program for a garage building is very simple, Sever created an upgrade of the typical idea in terms of function, as well as design. The basic volumes for the garage house are two partially overlapping cylinders. The structure of the building itself is visible from the facade. In the middle, the central part of the cylinders is the two-way road that leads cars to the parking spaces on the perimeter of the cylinders. The result is not just a garage house, but a monument, that not only serves its function but creates a unique space with a dynamic play of light.

Savin Sever, 1927- 2003 Arch.

Twenty year has passed since the passing of one of Slovenian iconic architects. Savin Sever. His buildings, including TGH-48 are perserved under historical heriitage.

Garage TGH-48
TGH-48 is one of Savin Sever's more known works, a parking garage with a statement shape of two cylinders. While the program for a garage building is very simple, Sever created an upgrade of the typical idea in terms of function, as well as design. The basic volumes for the garage house are two partially overlapping cylinders. The structure of the building itself is visible from the facade. In the middle, the central part of the cylinders is the two-way road that leads cars to the parking spaces on the perimeter of the cylinders. The result is not just a garage house, but a monument, that not only serves its function but creates a unique space with a dynamic play of light.

Savin Sever, 1927- 2003 Arch.

Twenty year has passed since the passing of one of Slovenian iconic architects. Savin Sever. His buildings, including TGH-48 are perserved under historical heriitage.

What Did We Do?
During our time together, we focused on finding answers to the variety of social, economic, and cultural questions, the garage poses today.
  • What program do we introduce to the current degraded state?
  • How should we treat history?
  • How do we incorporate the contemporary?
  • How do we respond to the location?
See full schedule
What Did We Do?
During our time together, we focused on finding answers to the variety of social, economic, and cultural questions, the garage poses today.
  • What program do we introduce to the current degraded state?
  • How should we treat history?
  • How do we incorporate the contemporary?
  • How do we respond to the location?
  • How do we respond to the location?
See full schedule
Project Workflow

I. WORK IN GROUPS

Participants were split into 9 groups of 5 students. Each group worked together to create the best solution. Teamwork was taken in account when deciding which group’s solution is the winning one.

II. TUTOR SUPPORT

During the working hours, our international tutors were at disposal to assis and guide participants through the project. They were available for all questions.

III. JURY MID REVIEW

At the review of the concept stages, participants showcased their concepts adn progress to the jury members. Each group recieved comments and direction to prepare and help improve the project for final submission.

IV. FINAL PRESENTATION

The final submission of the projects was followed by a two-hour break while the projects were reviewed by the jury members. After the review we gathered for dialogs with the jury. After all the projects are presented, the jury will decide on the winning solution.

Project Workflow

I. WORK IN GROUPS

You will be split in random groups of around 5 people. Each group should work together to create the best solution. Teamwork will also be taken in account when deciding which group’s solution is the winning one.

II. TUTOR SUPPORT

Our tutors will be there for you in the working hours, to assist and guide you. In case of any questions they will be available for you.

III. JURY MID REVIEW

The review is planned for concept stages. You are expected to showcase you concepts and progress with the jury members. Each group will recieve comments and directions to prepare and help improve the project for final submission.

IV. FINAL PRESENTATION

The final submission of the projects will followed by a two-hour break while the projects will be reviewed by the jury members. We will gather again for dialogs with the jury. After all the projects are presented, the jury will decide on the winning solution.

Project Requirement

A. WHAT TO BRING

Make sure you bring your laptop! Other material for sketching and drawings will be provided

b. PRESENTATIONAL POSTERS

Each group should provide a presentation, made of three presentational posters. They will be showcased on the wall projection.

Project Requirement

A. WHAT TO BRING

Make sure you bring your laptop! Other material for sketching and drawings will be provided

b. PRESENTATIONAL POSTERS

Each group should provide a presentation, made of three presentational posters. They will be showcased on the wall projection.

For final submission teams are required to produce the following content:
  • diagrams, concepts
  • situation
  • plans
  • sections
  • perspective view (interior & exterior)
Projects are graded based on the following criteria:
  • conceptual flow
  • innovation
  • presentation
  • program suggestion
  • renovation principles
For final submission your team will be required to produce the following content:
  • diagrams, concepts
  • situation
  • plans
  • sections
  • perspective view (interior & exterior)
Projects will be graded based on the following criteria:
  • conceptual flow
  • innovation
  • presentation
  • program suggestion
  • renovation principles

Atelier Emona 2023 Publication

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