DCB Montana | BAX Studio

The project began in September 2019, following the announcement of the winner of the international competition for urbanism and architectural design, organized by invitation by the Slovenian company Dimnikcobau. The brief was to design a building that would go on to be recognized as one of the most innovative business centers in Central Europe.

The competition was won by BAX, a studio led by architects Boris Bežan and Mónica Juvera, who bring 20 years of international experience working from their base in Barcelona. Inaugurated in September 2024, DCB Montana is the first and most iconic business building in the area with 20,670 m2.

In a second phase, an additional new block will be built to house more office and warehouse areas.

This impressive building was conceived to foster dynamic collaboration, offering a variety of spaces for interaction while ensuring exceptional energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.

On each of its 10 floors, the building houses four office units, all with flexible configurations that allow them to be combined or expanded according to the occupants’ needs. The creation of extensive terraces with panoramic views of the city and surrounding nature, along with a restaurant, café, meeting rooms, and a multifunctional gallery capable of hosting various events, all contribute to a harmonious space.

These areas are connected through a central atrium that maximizes natural light and optimizes ventilation. Apart from meeting the programmatic demands, one of the greatest challenges in designing DCB Montana was to present a solution that projects enough personality to make the space transformative.

The architects achieved this by positioning two corners of the volume diagonally, a subtle but effective move that gives the new building a dynamic geometry. Additionally, the building’s rhomboid shape connects it to the public space, with garden micro-environments bordered by serpentine benches.

This design establishes a dialogue with the surroundings, both at ground level and through the formal design elements that unify the entire complex. Also notable is the iconic facade of DCB Montana, which features two large openings that provide a fresh perspective of the city. This facade creates a dramatic visual impact and floods the interior with natural light.