25. 10. 2025 Guided Tour of the Vurnik Colony and a Tour of One of the Residential Units

Guided Tour of the Vurnik Colony and a Tour of One of the Residential Units
Saturday, 25 October 25, 2025, 11:00-12:00.
meeting point: Vurnik Colony, intersection of Cesta zmage and Fochova ulica

led by: Lana Topolovec (architect, founder of Labikum arhitektura, collaborator at the Center arhitekture Slovenije)

Vurnik colony is considered an exceptional example of workers' housing. In its comprehensive implementation, Vurnik, who spent many years observing and studying similar architectural solutions across Europe, demonstrated a deep understanding of the socio-political aspects of housing construction and architectural-theoretical perfection. Under expert guidance, we will take a closer look at the design, history, and context of the creation of this first example of a row house estate in Slovenia and, together with the residents, enter one of the residential units. We will discuss the development and transformation of the housing estate, the quality of life, and the heritage of the workers' colonies. 

Guided tour is free of charge. 
Information: Živa Kleindienst, ziva.kleindienst@ugm.si

The event is part of the accompanying program for the exhibition Architect Ivan Vurnik: Then and Now, 1884–2024.