The genesis of this house might have a somewhat peculiar narrative. The possibly reversed but certainly not unwanted process of conceiving and designing the space where the foremost sensory role has the nature itself. 

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Architects: PRO-S

Location: Gorski kotar, 51304, Gerovo, Croatia

Architect In Charge: Tomislav Soldo

Area: 100.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Jure ?ivkovi?

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From the architect. The genesis of this house might have a somewhat peculiar narrative. The possibly reversed but certainly not unwanted process of conceiving and designing the space where the foremost sensory role has the nature itself. 
© Jure ?ivkovi?

Initially, before everything else, there was a walnut tree, providing perfect natural shade and representing the first outdoor residing space. Over time, a terrace was gradually shaped around the tree, and eventually the idea of building the house emerged. 

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The sloped terrain with its panoramic view overlooking the nearby forest and mountainscape together with the position of the existing terrace were the only determining elements in the process of designing this country house. 

© Jure ?ivkovi?

Without any need for flirting with or referring to existing and traditional in its surrounding, with no need for appropriation or approval...