Hospitality Architecture • Slovenia
- Area: 4760 m²
- Country: Slovenia
At a site once untouched by human hands—later scarred by artificial interventions—this question became our starting point. Instead of imposing form on the wounded terrain, we sought to listen: to the ochre-colored soil, the quiet reservoir, and the forested backdrop of the Slovenian mountain. Architecture was not designed to stand apart but to move with the land, forming a gentle path for nature and people to meet once again. Our aim was to create a place where human life and the natural world could once again coexist and interact. Three open courtyards blurred the boundaries between inside and outside, guiding visitors through a slow ten-minute walk that fostered reflection. The café operated with limited access, providing a calm, immersive experience. Menus inspired by natural elements—wood, stone, and water—enhanced sensory engagement with the landscape. To heighten this experience, the architecture was minimized in presence. A 28mm-thick curved glass façade offered maximum transparency, demanding technical solutions in structural design, insulation, and installation. Stainless steel eaves traced the building’s curves, regulating sunlight and reinforcing the flowing form. Multi-layered eaves and rooftop landscaping integrated structure and ecology, while prefabricated metal components streamlined construction and precision.