TWIN ALPINE HouseS

Alpine Tradition In Contemporaneity

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The contemporary holiday houses, situated at the foot of Slovenia’s most majestic mountains, subtly intertwine tradition, innovation, nature, and architecture. Their concept responds on multiple levels to the rich Alpine architectural heritage and the challenges of their unique location on the edge of Triglav National Park, at the tripoint where the Alps have historically connected the cultures of Slovenia, Italy, and Austria for centuries. Nestled at the forest’s edge above Lake Jasna, they redefine the model of living on steep terrain. Through a contemporary interpretation of Alpine wooden construction, they emphasise the necessity of a thoughtful and subtle building culture in the European mountain landscape.

The lateral wooden terrace acts as a pier—a viewing platform—overlooking the lake. Additionally, it serves as an entrance forecourt and an outdoor living space, seamlessly connecting the interior with the surrounding environment to create a harmonious experience.

The floating double-pitched roof with pronounced overhang is not merely a striking visual element extending into the landscape; it enhances the base volume by creating a contemplative wooden shelter. This surprising primary outdoor space offers an intense experience of the massive wooden roof structure, composed of double rafters, while providing shelter and shade in the summer months. The roofing material continues the tradition of raw split larch shingles, interwoven with a precise grid of custom-made metal snow guards. Thus, the floating roof becomes the key identity of the Twin Alpine houses.

The dark-oiled wooden façade cladding of the main volume reflects the historical colouration and materiality of the original wooden houses in the area, as well as other broader Alpine heritage.

The dark-oiled wooden façade cladding of the main volume reflects the historical colouration and materiality of the original wooden houses in the area, as well as other broader Alpine heritage.

The double-pitched roof forms a contemplative wooden tent.

The double-pitched roof forms a contemplative wooden tent.

The corner’s intertwined larch façade planks ease the transition between the house and the landscape.

The corner’s intertwined larch façade planks ease the transition between the house and the landscape.

A Panoramic window, 5.3 m x 2.1 m brings the ever-changing natural surroundings into the heart of the wooden living space, making nature the most striking element of the interior.

A Panoramic window, 5.3 m x 2.1 m brings the ever-changing natural surroundings into the heart of the wooden living space, making nature the most striking element of the interior.

The spacious sofa, spanning the full width of the living area beneath the panoramic window, features two large connected daybeds on castors.

The spacious sofa, spanning the full width of the living area beneath the panoramic window, features two large connected daybeds on castors.

A custom-designed table and a series of chairs in different materials, styles, and eras transform the kitchen into a complete living space.

A custom-designed table and a series of chairs in different materials, styles, and eras transform the kitchen into a complete living space.

The three-ply spruce panel forms the basis for the house’s entire series of furniture elements.

The three-ply spruce panel forms the basis for the house’s entire series of furniture elements.

The combination of materials in the partially sunken sleeping floor showcases visible concrete with the imprint of timber panelling and three-ply spruce wood panels.

The combination of materials in the partially sunken sleeping floor showcases visible concrete with the imprint of timber panelling and three-ply spruce wood panels.

The master bedroom with a view into the treetops.

The master bedroom with a view into the treetops.

An outdoor contemplative wooden tent offers an intense experience of the solid timber roof structure and offers shelter and shade in the summer.

An outdoor contemplative wooden tent offers an intense experience of the solid timber roof structure and offers shelter and shade in the summer.

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location: Lake Jasna, Kranjska Gora, Slovenija
project date: 2019
completion date: 2025
net floor areas:
Indoors: 131 m2/house
Uncovered Outdoors: 50 m2/house
type: residential
client: private
source: commission

project team:
Aljoša Dekleva, Tina Gregorič, Jan Žužek, Andi Koder

contractors:

DLT Structure: EKOART Hise d.o.o., IQ Wood d.o.o.: Miha Bogataj, Martin Hladnik

Wooden Siding: Aleš Ložar s.p.

Wooden Roofing: Skodlarstvo Bohinj: Nejc Dijak s.p.

Concrete Flooring: Hotenjka d.o.o.

Kitchen Counter Top, Stairs: Žurbi d.o.o.: Rok Žurbi

Concrete Engineering: Lespatex d.o.o.: Luka Dušić

photos:

Ana Skobe, Ana Skobe Photography

awards:

Open House Award 2025 in Residential category

Golden Pencil ZAPS 2025 Award