Stunning Alpine Ski Apartments are Wrapped in a Modern Scalloped Skin

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 regulations, <a href="http://www.ofis-a.si/">OFIS arhitekti</a> had height restrictions and a small footprint to work with, so the cubic complex was given a pitched roof (to elongate it vertically) and superb chiseled angles to make it seem wider than it actually is. This <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed-use_development">mixed-use building</a> remarkably holds six studio apartments, a communal area on the ground floor, and a recreational area in the basement. Step on in for a closer look at this sustainable ski complex and get ready to dust off your snowboard!

The scalloped skin wrapped around this alpine skin apartment is somewhat deceptive. It looks like tile but it's actually cement.

Views of the natural surroundings are beautifully framed

Superior glazing prevents excess solar gain.

It's hard to believe this small complex houses 6 studio apartments!

Sustainably sourced larch is the wood used on parts of the facade and balconies

The pitched roof and angular corners make the building seem taller and wider than it actually is

OFIS was restricted by rigorous building standards.

The scalloped skin provides excellent thermal mass.

The ventilation system and chimney is cleverly disguised by a block on the top of the roof.

We love the larch and cement combination, which pays its respects to the region's vernacular architecture.

The ground floor is communal and has a pharmacy.

There's even a sauna in the basement.

We don't know about you, but we're ready to dust off our snowboards and hit the slopes!