Triglav has always been one of the most powerful national symbols. With its mighty northern face, the highest mountain in the eastern Julian Alps has also been of interest to neighbouring nations. Below its summit, numerous mountain outposts began to spring up, which, as well as providing shelter for mountain visitors, also had symbolic significance. Today, Triglav continues to attract crowds of mountaineers and alpinists. On its western side, the Tržaška koča na Doliču is an important foothold, but its unsuitable location means that it is threatened by avalanches every year. After the building was severely damaged in the winter of 2009, avalanche experts analysed the surrounding area and proposed a safer location. Despite the warnings, the Gorje Mountaineering Association decided to rebuild the hut on its original site. The master thesis deals with the possibility of building a replacement structure in a safer area. The design of the new hut takes into account the characteristics of the topography and the extreme climate. Unlike most existing huts, which follow valley building principles, the proposed solution takes into account modern guidelines for building in the mountains. The building is as self-sufficient as possible and leaves a minimal ecological footprint in a sensitive mountain environment.
As the Koča na Doliču is closed in winter, there is no shelter in the surrounding area in winter. The design of the new bivouac, which uses an Italian bunker from the First World War as its foundation, provides winter shelter for touring skiers and mountaineers.
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