Apartments On The CoastJuly 2nd, 2008
Located in the industrial district of town Izola, on the Slovenian coast, OFIS projeted the Apartments On The Coast, a building of very low budget for young families and couples. The loggias covered with semi-transparent angled textile shadings ensure the building nice views towards the sea, at the same time as sun-roof and curtain. “The changing rhythm of balconies creates dynamic elevations and offers privacy to the neighbouring owners.”
Balcony modules are designed as efficient system providing shading and ventilation for the apartments. Textile elements fixed on the front of the balconies block direct sunlight and accumulate “air buffer” zone. In the summer hot accumulated area behind the shadings is naturally ventilated through (10 cm holes) perforated side partitions of the balconies. In the winter the warm air stays in the area and provides additional heating to the apartments. [via]
