Eco Factor: Mixed-use building with terraces that flaunt beautiful green plants.
A new mixed-use green building will soon make a remarkable sight right in the heart of Ljubljana, between the park and main Ljubljana pedestrian commercial street. OFIS Arhitekti’s ingenious design the “Shopping Pillow Terraces” has recently received approval from the city council of Slovenian capitol Ljubljana. The eye-captivating building looks as if it is alive; it is lush green and even covered with flowers during spring summer, while in winter the look is covered in silver and at times even in snow.
Designed for an invited competition in 2009, the Shopping Pillow Terraces will house boutique shops, cafe and residences. The building is formed in terraces that offer beautiful views toward the old city and the castle. The terraces have organic layered metal mesh that embed green plants within. A public passage passing right through the building is responsible for connecting the street and park. Since the street and the park are in different levels, the building has two ground floors that are connected with a passage.
Top three floors feature apartments with a historical atrium, while the lower four floors have shops connected with a mall. The lower large terrace plateau is formed as open air café that could be a nice place to hang out with friends. The construction work of the Shopping Pillow Terraces is scheduled to begin in mid-2011.
Via: Bustler
