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Architects: 3LHD
- Area: 2915 m²
- Year: 2016
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Photographs:Miljenko Bernfest
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Manufacturers: Saint-Gobain, Lanxess Bayferrox, TIGER
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Electrical Engineering: Projekting 1970, Erol Čičić, Antonio Praničević
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Structural Engineering: Palijan d.o.o., Ivan Palijan, Siniša Lulić
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Landscape Design: Uređenje krajobraza d.o.o., Luka Brnić, Ines Hrdalo
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Building Physics: AKFZ studio d.o.o, Mateo Biluš
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Elevators: Lift Modus d.o.o, Rok Pietri
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Mechanical Installations: Ured 3T, Zlatko Jakoplić
Text description provided by the architects. The Karlovac freshwater aquarium is located by the river Korana. The building volume is partially dug into the ground and covered with earthen embankments and greenery from its outer edges. The design concept was inspired by the city’s historic center “Karlovac star” surrounded by “Šanci” – defensive earthen walls and mounds. The goal was to form a new city focal point and to validate the promenade by the river. Three walking routes were formed: towards the city center and the river; towards the south and the sports and recreational center; and towards east and the road access. A new point is located at the junction of the walking routes - a square around which all of the aquarium facilities are located: entrance spaces, souvenir shop, cafe bar, library and offices.
