Suburban Sanctuary
Periphery (Ljubljana), Slovenia
Modern lifestyle is becoming faster and faster, the main focus is on a successful career, family is put on a side track. People are deciding to pursue higher, long-term education, as this is how that they get their dream job. Most of them start thinking about creating a family in their late 30s, when they finally achieve a successful career.
Afterall, time is always of the essence. We are always in a hurry and never have enough time to do everything we wish. An important factor in transit from home to work and back is time. Precious time could be used for family, friends and hobbies which we love. The solution is quite simple: option of moving to the city, where we work or working from home.
Main goal of this project was to eliminate time, used for transit. The main characters are a young couple, extremely successful careerists, architects and business people, who decided to open their own architecture bureau. They did not get well with the city life, apartment prices skyrocketed so they bought a land in periphery and built a house, which includes business premises for their bureau. They achieved a double win. Now, they can easily find time for each other and spend around 30 seconds for their transit to work, if they stop in the kitchen for a cup of coffee, extremely important in this industry.
Floor plan.
Beside the terrace is a tempting pool, visible from both the bedroom and the living room.
Northern façade and the office with its reflexive glass.
The southern façade, covered with plates, made of artificial materials, polished stainless-steel plates and glazing walls.
A midnight vista of the house. In all its grandeur.
Interior of the living room with the view on the pool and hills in the distance.
The living room at night. A lady is enjoying the view.
The living room at night. Coffee is brewing, it is obviously going to be a long night.
The living room at day. Marvellous deer enjoying the sunlight.
Interior of the office at its finest. Couple in the middle of their work.