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 ??anci? ? 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.
© Miljenko Bernfest

Architects: 3LHD

Location: Ul. Gornje Meku?je, 47000, Karlovac, Croatia

Architect In Charge: Sa?a Begovi?, Marko Dabrovi?, Tatjana Grozdani? Begovi?, Silvije Novak, Irena Ma?er Hranuelli, Vibor Grani?, De?a Ucovi?, Ivana ?ajn, Nevena Kuzmani?, Romana Ili?

Area: 2915.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Miljenko Bernfest , Jure ?ivkovi?

Structural Engineering: Ivan Palijan, Sini?a Luli? (Palijan d.o.o.)

Plumbing Drainage And Aquarium Technology: Nenad ?utevski (Vodotehnika d.d.)

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