This gorgeous apartment complex was designed to fit in with the traditional alpine lodges that are so common in the Alps. This was accomplished in part with materials taken from the surrounding environment, such as the lovely larch used to create each apartment’s balcony, and the scalloped skin that resembles traditional tiles. We have to say the skin, which provides excellent thermal massing, is somewhat deceptive in that it’s actually made from cement.
Even so, the glazed windows throughout combined with the overall small ecological footprint and clever ventilation system give this complex just the sustainable edge we like to see. And being lovers of the outdoors, we’re especially happy to see how well the pine trees and jagged mountains are framed – as though they are central to the program, as they should be!
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Green-minded ski bums will be stoked to know that this striking Alpine apartment complex in Slovenia has a scalloped skin that pays respect to the region’s vernacular architecture, and a sauna in the basement! As a result of rigorous building OFIS had a
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The scalloped skin wrapped around this alpine skin apartment is somewhat deceptive. It looks like tile but it’s actually cement.
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Views of the natural surroundings are beautifully framed
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Superior glazing prevents excess solar gain.
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It’s hard to believe this small complex houses 6 studio apartments!
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Sustainably sourced larch is the wood used on parts of the facade and balconies
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The pitched roof and angular corners make the building seem taller and wider than it actually is
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OFIS was restricted by rigorous building standards.
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The scalloped skin provides excellent thermal mass.
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The ventilation system and chimney is cleverly disguised by a block on the top of the roof.
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We love the larch and cement combination, which pays its respects to the region’s vernacular architecture.
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The ground floor is communal and has a pharmacy.
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There’s even a sauna in the basement.
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We don’t know about you, but we’re ready to dust off our snowboards and hit the slopes!
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