The firm of Aljoša Dekleva and Tina Gregoric designed these holiday house close to Lake Jasna and Triglav National Park in Slovenia, near the Italian and Austrian borders. They intertwine tradition, innovation, nature, and architecture, redefining the model of living on steep terrain through a contemporary interpretation of Alpine wooden construction, and emphasizing the need for architecture in mountain landscapes to be thoughtful and respectful.

The site, on irregular terrain, was carefully chosen to harness views of the Julian Alps and the Jasna. A simple elongated volume is wrapped in dark wood. It is complemented with two V-shaped structures: one is a gabled roof, the other a supporting framework for the elevated terrace, with V-shaped columns that through repetition generate a visual rhythm.

The floating roof has a pronounced overhang towards the landscape, with larch shingles interwoven in a grid of custom-made metal snow guards. The lateral terrace acts as a viewing platform, overlooking the lake.

The dark-oiled wooden facade reflects the tradition of houses in the area. The longitudinal form of the volume is accentuated even more by a horizonal arrangement of larchwood planks in four slightly different dimensions. The cross-jointed arrangement at the corners softens the transition between solid and void, between house and landscape.

The structure is divided into two parts, a lower concrete level and an upper wooden one, using a technique for solid laminated timber assembled without harmful adhesives, stressing an ecological commitment. This project does not only redefine local architecture, but also fosters sustainable preservation of architectural heritage.