Article source: OFIS ARCHITECTS 

Traditional landmarks creating a Slovenian countryside also include different types of farmhouses, hayracks and barns. Unfortunately many of these no longer serve its purpose, therefore are mostly in poor condition, non-maintained and often simply destroyed and replaced with generic housing. Only by embracing the traditions that have been passed on to by their ancestors ensure that the Slovene vernacular architecture* survives not just as national symbol, but also an integral part of the Slovenian rural lifestyle.

*a category of architecture based on local needs, construction materials and reflecting local traditions

Image Courtesy © Tomaz Gregoric

• Architects: OFIS ARCHITECTS 
• Project: ALPINE BARN APARTMENT
• Location: Bohinj, Slovenia
• Photography: Tomaz Gregoric
• Project team: Rok Oman, Spela Videcnik, Andrej Gregoric, Janez Martincic, Michele Albonetti, Maria Della Mea,  Tomaž Cirkvencic, Pawel Nikkiel, Gözde Okyay, Roberta Costa, Maria Rosaria Ritonnaro, Ralea Toma Ioan Catalin,  Grega Valencic, Vlad Popa, Tanja Veselic, Jade Manbodh
• Program: Tourist apartment
• Client: Private
• Mechanical engineering: MM-term
• General contractor: Permiz
• Area: 140 m2
• Status: Project 2014, Construction start 2014, Completion 2015

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