Jesenice Administrative
Centre is part of the Ministry of Public Administration project
which aims to combine all state administrative functions (administrative
unit, tax administration, surveying and mapping authority,
inspectors and examination centre) in a single building. The
Centre is situated at a central location of Jesenice, next
to the municipality building, directly addressing a large
roundabout with a steel worker memorial at its centre. All
offices are organized around an interior atrium with connecting
bridges and natural illumination, the attractive shape and
friendly atrium illumination works to remove a stigma too
often associated with state offices. Atrium connects all the
state functions into a single system, thus the visitor can
perceive the state as a single function. The outer skin of
the building establishes a dialogue with the steel-manufacturing
industrial tradition of Jesenice. Even today, many of the
houses in town are red - rusty, and the facade of the administrative
centre is rusty indeed due to its Corten skin. A pulsing rhythm
of facade openings creates a horizontal dynamics, establishing
a dialogue with dynamics of the traffic. Natural light, natural
ventilation, spontaneous transition of spaces are elements
that create optimal working conditions for employees as well.
By using efficient Corten panel shades, use of quality window
systems and good thermal insulation we created a inert energy
system which will ensure very low running costs. Facade system
filters the aggressive contrast light into a softer diffuse
light, thus encouraging use of natural light throughout the
day. Building remains open into the environment while at the
same time unobtrusively filtering everything that affects
the wellbeing of its users. In its functioning, it puts users
first: a satisfied user will be the best proof that including
user comfort and providing a healthy working environment into
a sustainable investment behaviour is worth it. |