In the Emona House archaeological park, the remains of a Roman house are exhibited “in situ”. The house was part of a complex of antique houses built in the 1st century AD and raised in the 4th and 5th century AD.
The mosaics, the remains of the sewage system and the central heating system with underfloor heating needed to be protected against weather conditions.
Three steel roof-like coverings were foreseen, which were founded on reinforced concrete foundations set up according to the instructions of the restorers, so the interference in the archaeology was neglectable. Several pillars are anchored into one foundation and they support the structure of the roof in two or three levels. The roofing consists of transparent polycarbonate panels having sunshades made of wood strips arranged below them. Thus, adequate lighting and also suitable shading were provided. A well-thought-out layout of the foundations and an innovative architectural solution protected the archaeological substance by negligible interventions in the ground.
Project typeRoof-like covering, protection of archaeological heritage LocationLjubljana, SloveniaArea225 m²Inv. value€123,000Year(s)2016-2017Servicesarchitecture, structure, project management, construction supervisionArchitectureElea iCInvestorThe City Museum of LjubljanaPhotosElea iC
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