ŠOŠTANJ PARKING GARAGE

location
Šoštanj

authors
Matic Lašič, Tina Mikulič

collaborators
Analina Štumberger, Sebastijan Sunajko

investor
Municipality of Šoštanj

project date | realization
2021 I 2023

status
realized

photography
Miran Kambič

The Šoštanj Parking Garage is located in the immediate vicinity of the old town center. The three-story parking facility with a capacity of 115 parking spaces addresses the parking issues in the city center, the basemen is reserved for subscribers. The structure, with dimensions of 18x60m, features a simple design with a single access road, perpendicular parking, and an entrance ramp parallel to the building. The construction system, allowing for a design without intermediate supports, consists of steel frames and prestressed concrete slabs. The building, with a ground floor partially below ground level, is subtly placed in the space to preserve the silhouette of the city and views of the prominent landmarks—the Church of St. Mohor and Fortunat and the castle. The entrance is arranged from Primorska Street, pedestrian exits from the garage lead to a newly designed promenade.

The garage is situated on the former leather factory premises, with the Leather Museum serving as a testament to the city’s developmental history. The new exterior design creates a forecourt fitting for the museum while connecting it to the pedestrian zone of the city through the promenade. The garage facade is composed of perforated metal panels. The undulating facade with a soft line and warm color shade evokes the characteristics of leather. The color and transparency change with the weather, particularly shining warmly in the evening when the facade is subtly illuminated.