About Us
LUZ brings together consultants, engineers, architects, landscape architects, surveyors and other specialists, providing public and private clients with comprehensive professional and technical support throughout the entire project lifecycle. For more than 65 years, we have been helping turn complex development ideas into successful projects.
Our Story
1960
LUZ was established on 22 April 1960 as the Ljubljana District Institute for Urban Planning. Its early years were marked by the preparation of Ljubljana's first General Urban Plan (GUP) and the development of residential neighbourhoods built as part of a coordinated housing construction programme.
1972
At a time when 1,600 to 2,100 new homes were being built in Ljubljana every year, LUZ played a significant role in socially oriented housing development. It also prepared all urban planning documentation, amendments to detailed development plans and site documentation for the construction of 45 primary schools, 50 kindergartens, 12 health centres and 4 homes for older people.
2000
LUZ expanded its range of activities in spatial planning, while its work in architecture, landscape architecture, municipal infrastructure and transport infrastructure also grew in scope and intensity. These disciplines became increasingly interconnected, enabling a more integrated approach to planning and development.
2026
Today, our work covers the full spectrum of services – from strategic planning and expert analyses to project documentation and infrastructure planning. We bring together expertise from different disciplines to deliver comprehensive solutions for cities, settlements and landscapes.
LUZ Association
Our employees stay connected through diverse sports and recreational activities.
Cycling
During the season, every Wednesday we embark on afternoon rides around Ljubljana and its wider area, and each year we also participate in numerous organized marathons at home and abroad, such as Maraton Franja, Dolomiti, and Stelvio. We traditionally conclude the cycling season with a special ‘royal’ tour, always at a new location.
Hiking
Every year we have traditional spring and autumn hikes. We conquer peaks of varying difficulty, adapting the routes to the seasons and participants. The tours are always accompanied by good company, interesting conversations, and well-deserved stops in mountain huts.
bLUZ band
It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. At LUZ, we provide our own entertainment and dance. Our band delights us with selected hits at group events and proves that despite our engineering minds, creativity and a sense of rhythm remain within us.