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Article from issue 4/2007 »Cost-Effective Buildings«

Housing Blocks in Izola

documentation p. 344 - 347
Architect Ofis Arhitekti | Structural Engineer Valide |

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1:20 Vertical section
1:2000 Site plan
1:400 Floor plans
1:400 Sections

Situated on the coast of Slovenia, these two blocks were realized as part of a state low-cost housing programme to promote home ownership for families and young couples. With their flexible, economical layouts and efficient use of space, the two almost identical blocks are five storeys high and contain 30 one- to four-room dwellings each. The staggered arrangement of the loggias projecting from the facade and their splayed top and bottom faces create a bold, three-dimensional honeycomb-like structure – an effect that is augmented by the coloured sunblinds. The loggias provide a welcome extension of the tight living space and can be used like an additional room for much of the year.