The Klevevž estate was once one of the most prominent administrative centres of the Freising diocese. The once proud estate castle was burned and blasted multiple times at the end of WWII and nowadays only modest ruins remain. Not everything was destroyed though, as agricultural land is still maintained, and on the plateau above the Radulja gorge old outbuildings can still be found. In addition to elements of cultural heritage, the area is intertwined with outstanding natural values – like unique cave systems and natural hot springs. Present day factors such as increasing agricultural activites, unsupervised visitor access and dilapidation of old estate buildings together with poor condition of the central courtyard are among the drivers contributing to further degradation of the area's cultural value. The objective of this project is therefore to propose a comprehensive spatial and thematic makeover of the estate which would reinstate some of the property's former recognition. The proposal calls for the dilapidated structures and ruins to be implemented as part of the park funiture and to reconstruct the buildings still in good condition by using contemporary materials and approaches. The project proposes the creation of an estate with a semi-public space that enables a unique spatial experience within a dedicated ambiance.
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