Museum of Nordic disciplines,Planica | Trost & Associates Architecture

Planica Nordic Center is a major ski jump and cross - country ski complex, recently renovated in Slovenia’s Tamar Valley. The main, circular building is located in the middle of the overall composition at the end of cross ­ country ski track.

The Concept and interior design of the Center are emphasizing the delicacy of architectural lines and construction. The principle is maintained throughout an overall interior design, being a main thread and guideline in the smallest details. The concept for interior follows the circular scheme of the building, around its central part – the wind tunnel. In addition to carefully selected materials, textures and colour, there is a well-rounded organization of exhibition panels and showcases. These elements are flexible / folding with an intent of multifunctionality of space. The aim was to create a light, clear and translucent exhibition, which allows natural light to enter and fill the space, but simultaneously connects the interior to surrounding landscape. The visitor can therefore almost touch and feel the main reference of the exhibition – one of the world's highest ski jumps.

Other than the museum, the concept was encapsulated in the children’s playroom, simulator of ski jumps, multimedia space and stamp and badge section. Multimedia section condenses the historic materials and offers information through an interactive game with multiple players and thus presenting a visitor to an all-embracing experience.

The graphic design concept of the exhibition, follows the clean and minimal tone set by the interior architecture of the building. Abundant imagery on glass displays guides visitors through history of ski jumping, offering them either a detailed story or just a brief overview. A horizontal timeline starts on the first floor in 1920, and travels throughout the whole museum right up to the present day. Halftone images, visible from both sides, make visual markers and emphasise the idea of transparency, present in the architecture of the building. In addition to the story there are 12 circular and ten vertical showcases reinforcing the experience with images and objects.