Corwin Opens 36,000 Sqm Vilharia Office Complex

Slovak developer Corwin has officially opened Vilharia, a 36,000 sqm office complex in Ljubljana. The development is located next to the city's main railway and bus station and forms part of the wider transformation of the area around Ljubljana's main transport hub.

Designed by architecture studio Schmidt Hammer Lassen with local support from Elea iC, Vilharia has achieved LEED Platinum certification. It is the first office building in Slovenia to reach this standard.

Vilharia to Accommodate Around 3,000 Workers

Around 3,000 people are expected to work at Vilharia. Tenants include Generali, ACER, SAP, Delavska hranilnica and Leitner&Leitner. Approximately 10% of the office space remains available.

Michal Maco, Country Manager at Corwin Slovenia, said the location played an important role in the project's concept. He said the development was intended to reflect the ambitions of Ljubljana's new business hub while unlocking the potential of the surrounding area.

Smart Technologies and Flexible Offices

Vilharia incorporates smart building technologies, flexible and modular office floors, concierge services and 24/7 security. The complex also provides events for tenants.

Large glazed surfaces and above-average ceiling heights bring natural daylight into the offices. The design also supports natural ventilation.

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Green Rooftop Areas

The complex includes more than 2,000 sqm of green and active rooftop areas. These spaces are designed for work, meetings and recreation.

The rooftop areas also support rainwater retention and biodiversity. Pollinator-friendly planting and beehives form part of the design, while the green areas are intended to contribute to the local microclimate.

Erik Fusik, Head of Development at Corwin Slovenia, said the technologies and materials used at Vilharia could demonstrate how buildings can become more sustainable and resilient in local conditions.

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Part of Wider Ljubljana Transformation

Vilharia was developed on a former gravel parking lot and forms part of a broader neighbourhood transformation near Ljubljana's main transport hub.

Corwin is continuing the transformation with Nordika, an upcoming residential project on Masarykova Street designed by Norwegian architecture studio Snøhetta. The project will comprise a 23-storey tower with 295 apartments.

The Vilharia lobby also hosts the public art exhibition Structures of Belonging. The exhibition features works by seven artists and is open free of charge on weekdays.

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