Pilates centre

LocationLjubljana
ClientPilates d.o.o.
AuthorsLena Krušec, Tomaž Krušec
Project teamBenjamin Hafner
PhotographyMiran Kambič
Project2004
Realisation2005

Project presents a reconstruction of a former city apartment on the 3rd floor in the house situated on Prešernov square in the center of Ljubljana. Architectural rearrangement was aimed at focusing and always creating view towards the cities historical sites. Pilates centre has two main orientations, which are conected with 30m long green resting sofa shaped to follow the human ergonomic. The two views were used for basic orientation of architectural rearrangement. First view is oriented on the river Ljubljanica and in the background towards the hill with Ljubljana castle. Second  view is opened on the city market, Prešernov statue, famous three bridges and the city cathedrale. Special space effect is achieved at massage rooms by using color curtains. Peaceful atmosphere is emphasized with lightened wrinkled curtains by indirect light coming from the floor.