Izola Housing, Slovenia
August 21st, 2008 | Published in Architecture | by Fifi
The project is award winning entry in a competition convoked by the Slovenia Housing Fund, which is a government-run programme that is providing low-cost apartments for young families.

The blocks are located on a hill with a lovely view of Izola Bay on one side and of the surroundings hills on the other.

The structure has 30 apartments of different sizes varying from studio flats to 3-bedroom apartments. The apartments are small, with minimum-sized rooms according to the Slovenian standards.

The project proposed a veranda for each flat.

A textile shade protects the balcony and apartment from prying eyes, yet due to its semi-transparency allows the owner to enjoy the views of the bay. Perforated side-panels allow summer breeze to ventilate the space.

The strong colors create various atmosphere in each apartment. The small rooms become visually bigger because the textile shade creates a perspective effect that connects part of the exterior with the interior.


