The thesis Stadium without an audience: from Plečnik's vision to its demise explores the
meaning and role of cultural heritage, focusing on Plečnik's stadium in Ljubljana. The thesis
is divided into a theoretical and a practical part. In the theoretical part, the thesis first
discusses the broader context of cultural heritage protection and examples of successful
revitalisations of abandoned urban spaces. This is followed by a detailed analysis of the
Plečnik Stadium, including its architectural features, history, symbolism and current state.
In the practical part, the author uses experimental film as a research tool to study the
stadium. The film depicts the current ambience and decay of the stadium through a visual
narrative, while raising questions about the importance of its preservation and possible
revitalisation.
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