Jesenice Administrative Center is part of the Ministry of Public
Administration project which aims to combine all state administrative functions
(administrative unit, tax administration, surveying and mapping authority,
inspectors and examination centre) in a single building. The Center is situated
at a central location of Jesenice, next to the municipality building, directly
addressing a large roundabout with a steel worker memorial at its centre. All
offices are organized around an interior atrium with connecting bridges and
natural illumination, the attractive shape and friendly atrium illumination
works to remove a stigma too often associated with state offices. Atrium
connects all the state functions into a single system, thus the visitor can
perceive the state as a single function. The outer skin of the building
establishes a dialogue with the steel-manufacturing industrial tradition of
Jesenice. Even today, many of the houses in town are red -rusty, and the facade
of the administrative centre is rusty indeed due to its Corten skin. A pulsing
rhythm of facade openings creates a horizontal dynamics, establishing a dialogue
with dynamics of the traffic. Natural light, natural ventilation, spontaneous
transition of spaces are elements that create optimal working conditions for
employees as well. By using efficient Corten panel shades, use of quality window
systems and good thermal insulation we created a inert energy system which will
ensure very low running costs. Facade system filters the aggressive contrast
light into a softer diffuse light, thus encouraging use of natural light
throughout the day. Building remains open into the environment while at the same
time unobtrusively filtering everything that affects the wellbeing of its users.
In its functioning, it puts users first: a satisfied user will be the best proof
that including user comfort and providing a healthy working environment into a
sustainable investment behaviour is worth it.