# Contemporary Visitor Hubs This New Tourist Information Center in Slovenia is Bright and Modern By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-03-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourist-information-center References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/605125/tourist-information-centre-postojna-studio-stratum/) & [studiostratum.net](http://www.studiostratum.net/index.php?mode=projekt&concept=&id=35) Located on a the site of a former gas station, the Tourist Information Center Postojna in Slovenia is a marvel of design considering the various spacial constraints. Designed by [Studio Stratum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yunhai-forest-service-station), the Center includes a retail space that is framed perfectly by a [timber facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-house) and is located between an area of parks, parking and washrooms and a refreshments point. The Tourist Information Center in Postojna is positioned so that anyone on the recreational campus can enjoy a view of the stunning building, which translates into a flexible and illuminated space. The building exterior features a wooden facade in the shape of a canopy and almost appears in a 'Z' formation, which is contrasted by a bright yellow interior that draws the patrons in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flexible Design:** The Tourist Information Center demonstrates the trend of flexible design, as it is positioned to provide a view to anyone on the recreational campus. - **Timber Facades:** The Center's timber facade showcases the trend of incorporating natural and sustainable materials in architectural design. - **Bright Interiors:** The bright yellow interior of the Center reflects the trend of creating vibrant and visually engaging spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tourism:** The design and functionality of the Tourist Information Center Postojna presents disruptive innovation opportunities to enhance the visitor experience in the tourism industry. - **Architecture:** The use of timber facades and flexible design in the Center suggests disruptive innovation opportunities for the architecture industry, focusing on sustainable and versatile building solutions. - **Retail:** The retail space within the Tourist Information Center demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the retail industry by integrating unique and visually appealing design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wooden Mountain Visitor Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pustevny-gateway.md) - [Visitor Centre Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ightham-mote-visitor-centre.md) - [Beach-Themed Mobile Tourist Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-beach.md) - [Contemporary Culture Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tselinny-center.md) - [Naturally Inspired Tourism Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slovenian-tourist-board.md) - [Volcanic Visitor Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plat-asia.md) - [Archaeological Timber Visitor Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atalhyk-visitor-center.md) - [Landscape-Concealed Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaohu-natural-and-cultural-centre.md) - [Rock‑Like Coastal Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-rocks-visitor-centre.md)