15. 11. 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, 15 November, 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. 

Join us for a free guided tour. As places are limited, advance registration is kindly requested.
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. 

The exhibition and program are part of Vurnik Days 2025, produced in collaboration with the Center arhitekture Slovenije, with support from the Municipality of Maribor and the Radovljica Local Community.

The general sponsor of the project in Maribor is Energija Plus.