The Skupaj arhitekti studio has designed a modern and sustainable house in Stara Fužina, in the heart of the Slovenian Alps, combining local tradition and architectural innovation, optimizing views and sustainability.
In Stara Fužina, an old protected alpine village in the Slovenian national park of Triglav, the Skupaj arhitekti studio designs a house that embraces tradition and reinterprets characteristic local details, capturing spectacular views. The house, built on the site of a former car repair workshop, is perfectly oriented, with the roof ridge rotated 90 degrees from the original building.
The building runs rectangularly towards the steep slope of the hill, in order to maximize solar heat and spectacular views. The house's floor plan is small but well utilized, flexible for any future adjustments to meet the new needs of the residents. The west wing of the ground floor houses an independent rental apartment, which can be converted into a bedroom. Overall, the house can accommodate from one to four members.
Thanks to this project, in a rural space steeped in tradition, new materials and details of modern construction have been introduced. Despite entirely modern design choices, such as clean lines, decorative use of wood, large glass surfaces, or exposed concrete inside the house, the designers do not forget to reference the tradition of the location.
