Small concrete house in Slovenia
Designed as a monolithic structure, thisThis simple-looking concrete house is located in a picturesque area of Slovenia and is a modern take on traditional cottages. The project belongs to the architectural studio Dekleva Gregorič Arhitekti, the main feature of which is the concrete walls and stone façade finishing.
Small, compact cottages are quite popular in this region, and this concrete house combines elements of both modern and classic architecture.
Stone cladding and rough concrete makethe exterior is rough and uncomfortable, but the interior is more friendly and comfortable to live in. The interior is characterized by the use of the "house within a house" concept.
The first floor is an open public area.a minimalist space with a living room, kitchen and shared bathroom. The color scheme is simple and based mainly on neutral tones. Gray is harmoniously combined with natural wood tones and pure white elements.
A wooden staircase leads to the second floor. There is a work area under the stairs, and the space under the steps is used as bookshelves.
Bedroom, nursery and play areaare located on the second floor. Each room resembles a separate wooden house with its own sloping roof. The common space between the rooms is visible from the first floor, and to prevent falling, a rope net is stretched along the sides.
The minimalist bedroom exudes simplicity and purity. No unnecessary details, natural wood, white panels and a skylight…
By the way, the concrete house has very few windows.This feature is common and traditional for the region. However, the architects still provided, in addition to the window on the facade, two small windows in the roof slope.
An oval fence surrounds the concrete house on one side, softening the harsh texture and right angles a bit. In addition, the house is built on a slope, and the oval fence is designed to hide this.
Photos: dekleva-gregoric
