Nebotičnik

Nebotičnik (Slovenian for "skyscraper") is a prominent high-rise located in the centre of Ljubljana, Slovenia, and is one of the city's most recognisable landmarks. Its thirteen storeys rise to a height of It was designed by architect Vladimir Šubic for the Pension Institute, the building's investor. Construction began in July of 1930 and the building opened on 21 February 1933. It was, upon completion, the tallest building in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, and the ninth-tallest high-rise in Europe. It was and would remain for some time the tallest residential building in Europe.
Predominantly a place of business, Nebotičnik is home to a variety of shops on the ground floor and first story, and various offices are located on floors two to five. The sixth to ninth floors are private residences. Located on the top three floors are a café, bar and observation deck, which are currently closed. Floors nine to thirteen were sold in auction on 12 June 2007 by Pension Fund Management (KAD) for €2,120,000 to Australian company Terra Australis. The company hopes to restore Nebotičnik to its former glory. (...) more....