Vlado Gorišek, known as Lado Gorišek (4 January 1925 – 14 June 1997), was a Slovenian civil engineer, constructor, and architect.

Vlado Gorišek
Gorišek in 1969
Born(1925-01-04)4 January 1925
Died14 June 1997(1997-06-14) (aged 72)
NationalitySlovenian
Alma materFaculty of Civil Engineering and Geodesy, University of Ljubljana
OccupationArchitect
BuildingsLetalnica bratov Gorišek (Planica, Slovenia)

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His works were mainly constructions of ski jumping and ski flying hills worldwide. His best-known work is the Gorišek Brothers Ski Flying Hill (Letalnica bratov Gorišek) in Planica, Slovenia, which is currently the world's second-largest ski flying hill. He oversaw its construction together with his brother Janez Gorišek.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Janez Gorišek: Vikersund ima gost zrak, Planica pa veter". SiOL.net. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2011.