The humanoid robot MAX in the Peruna warehouse.
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HIPROHUB

A new building in Slovenske Konjice. A space that connects companies, experts and educational institutions.

The layout

6,000 m² of smart, modular, sustainable space

The layout

Quality of living

The first Slovene building on the “One Planet Living” principles

Quality of living
The Hiprohub building entrance at dusk

Programmes

Step inside, a walk through the programme spaces.

An esports arena with a large LED wall and gaming stations
A bright wellness space with glass and greenery
A modern gym with weights and hexagonal lighting
Education room with desks, laptops and screens showing technical diagrams

About the project

The story of HIPROHUB

On the site of the former Konus building, the HIPROHUB will soon stand proud, an open, sustainable and intelligently designed building that will be more than that. It will be a community hub where entrepreneurship, innovation, research, education and collaboration intertwine.

The unfinished concrete structure will soon transform into a vibrant centre of innovation, entrepreneurship and community engagement. It occupies the building of the former Konus Institute.

Render of the renewed HIPROHUB building in daylight
The former Konus Institute building, reimagined. The render is the client’s own.

The project strives to preserve the building's industrial character while reimagining it as a flagship example of Industry 5.0 values. Applying the principle of adaptive reuse, the design will combine educational spaces, business incubators and public cultural spaces, offering a visionary answer to the region's aspirations for sustainable urban renewal.

The project focuses strategically on transforming a symbolic yet under-used post-industrial building into a dynamic, future-oriented platform. By embracing Industry 5.0 principles (human–machine collaboration, sustainability and digital innovation), it aims to establish an adaptable, multi-purpose space that fosters entrepreneurship, research, education and innovation.

A catalyst

HIPROHUB is conceived as a catalyst within the national and regional innovation ecosystem, contributing to local economic renewal by creating high-value jobs and knowledge-based activities.

Wellbeing

At the design level, the user experience is guided by human-centred principles that prioritise well-being, collaboration and creativity.

Ambience

Abundant natural light, acoustic comfort and biophilic design support a healthy working environment.

Modularity

The modular design allows the building to adapt over time, taking in different kinds of users and tenancies.

Engagement

Public engagement is actively encouraged through accessible, lively ground-floor and rooftop spaces that connect the interior programme with the urban environment.

Sustainability

Sustainability underpins every design decision, with an emphasis on low-energy solutions, renewable systems and the responsible use of materials.

What people say

At the start of construction

This block was built for minds, knowledge and the future. It was built for people who were to create innovation here, change industry and pave new paths for science. Although the dream of the Konus institute never fully came true, the building remains a monument to a vision ahead of its time.

Urban PevnikDirector of HIPROJECT and co-founder of the Institute for Industry 5.0

At the start of construction

As a local, I am truly proud that this future is being built right here in a place with the knowledge, heart and courage to think ahead. I believe Slovenske Konjice will turn this opportunity into something that reaches far beyond our town and serves people.

Mag. Ksenija KlampferMinister of Digital Transformation

At the start of construction

To me this place is not merely a building of concrete: it is a symbol of the courage, ambition and capability still alive in this town. I am glad to give this building a new chance and, together with Slovenske Konjice, write a new chapter that respects the past while looking clearly to the future.

Urban PevnikDirector of HIPROJECT and co-founder of the Institute for Industry 5.0

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