In the preparation of my master’s thesis I focused on the problem of the lack of infrastructure for the development of climbing in Dolenjska. Climbing has been classified as an Olympic discipline as of 2021, which is a result of the growing interest in the sport. Climbing is much more developed in other regions of Slovenia and has been practiced for a longer period of time than in the south-eastern regions. This is due to the fact that in Dolenjska, Bela krajina and the wider area of the South East there is no infrastructure where it can be practiced. In this region climbing has started to develop on smaller climbing associations‘ walls, but these are no longer able to meet the demand for facilities that would allow climbing skills to be developed to climbers‘ desired extent.
I am placing it in Novo mesto, which offers an excellent location also due to its proximity to Croatia. This is because climbing in Croatia also suffers from a lack of development of infrastructure and, consequently, of the sport. The climbing centre will enable competitions at regional, national and international level, and it is designed for both recreational and professional climbers. It will allow all three climbing disciplines - speed, bouldering and difficulty climbing. Due to its location in the area of the Olympic Centre Novo mesto, which includes a swimming pool complex and a velodrome with athletic facilities, it will also be interesting for foreign national teams.
In the design, I have moved away from the design of traditional climbing centres, which are usualy built in industrial halls. In doing so, I have tried to highlight the diversity of climbing and the interesting interior design, which should also be reflected on the outside.
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