Project phases from securing the funding to the opening. Photos are arranged by the date they were taken.
- Completed
1. Securing funding
The municipality secured funding from the public call for the revitalisation of public infrastructure buildings in disadvantaged border areas.
- Completed
2. Design documentation
Preparation of the design documentation for the comprehensive renovation.
- Completed
3. Selecting the contractor
Public procurement for the construction contractor.
- Completed
4. Construction works
Roof, façade, windows and doors, installations, interiors, lift and landscaping.
Construction works 
Construction works 
Construction works 
Construction works 
Landscaping 
Excavation inside 
Start of construction 
Scaffolding 
New roof 
Ceiling beams 
Roofing works 
Building the extension 
New staircase 
Underfloor heating 
Façade insulation 
Façade 
New windows 
Finished façade 
Timber cladding of the extension 
Wooden ceiling 
Sauna 
Lighting 
Terrace - 21 Sep 2026
5. Stakeholder event
We presented the project and its programme to partners and stakeholders and toured the construction site.
Participants gathering 
Project presentation on display panels 
Construction site tour 
Tour of the interior 
Tour of the interior 
Get-together at the stall - Planned
6. Establishing the institute
A public institution (Bitner Institute) takes over the management of the building and prepares the programme.
- 7 Nov 2026
7. Opening
Official opening of the renovated Bitner. Report and photos from the opening
Guests in front of the renovated building 
Address by the mayor 
Cutting the ribbon 
Group photo 
Lobby with wooden ceiling beams 
The building from the air
Status based on information from the municipality. Photos: Municipality of Lovrenc na Pohorju.
