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The private client for Villa Old Oaks convoked a proper architectural competition for five invited offices,the idea being to choose an architect for his new residence. The residence is situated in a new neighbourhood of six larger villas.The unique feature of the site is a splendid view of a stand of oak trees that are over a hundred years old.
Courtesy of OFIS arhitekti – Photographs : Tomaz Gregoric
The terrain slopes down towards these trees. To guarantee that most of the major spaces will have access to this view,the house is organised in stepped levels following the terrain. The outline of the house keeps to the shape of the plot of land,minus four metres all around, the minimum distance Slovenian law calls for vis-à-vis one’s neighbours. Courtesy of OFIS arhitekti – Photographs : Tomaz Gregoric
The heart of the house is an external covered courtyard. Main spaces such as the entrance lobby/staircase, the children’s playroom, dining room,living room, bedroom and work areas all overlook this space. These rooms, plus the wellness area with its small pool, also have a view of the park.
Courtesy of OFIS arhitekti – Photographs : Tomaz Gregoric
The staircase roof is glazed and the courtyard roof is part-glass, part-wood and has views of the sky and the treetops,

thus creating a strong link between inside and outside. Structurally, we wanted to achieve a column-less ground floor.
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