Urban Lace Apartment Design by OFIS Arhitekti

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Situated in the west of Slovenia, OFIS Arhitekti designed an outstanding apartment block in the center of Nova Gorica which lies 92 meters above sea level. Nova Gorica has a very specific climate which is the hottest in summer and very strong winds in winter.

It’s formal concept restore three-dimensional lace which defined the building’s volume. The lace in transformed into elements: projecting roofs, apartment dividing walls, pergolas, also terraces and balconies. The elements are protecting external spaces and interior of apartments and provide additional privacy to inhabitants.

There are sustainability issues which can be found in this building:

1. The combination of façade elements function as constant temperature buffer zone to the main living and sleeping areas and protect against sudden weather changes and strong winds. Additional aluminum shading panels are placed on the outer sides of the winter loggias and balconies.
2. The service and communication spaces are reduced to minimum thus the daylight is provided on the shafts. The monthly basic energetic and service costs are very low; so also economic for the habitants.

Photography by Tomaz Gregoric. Via.

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