Embedded in the slope
The House above the Valley lies on a hillside just above the Cerknica field, following the topography in a long, gabled form. The structure aligns itself parallel to the terrain, with a glazed facade opening toward panoramic views of the lake below. To the rear, it remains largely enclosed, with only a single opening facing the courtyard and forest, reinforcing the house’s directional orientation and visual focus on the valley.
A spatial promenade
The ground floor contains all primary living spaces, including the living room, dining area, and kitchen, which are joined in an open-plan configuration under a two-level ceiling. A walkway that runs along the panoramic facade links the public and private zones, turning everyday movement into a continuous visual encounter with the surroundings. Two skylights above the central space add vertical light and evoke a quiet, chapel-like quality.
Layered volumes
The more intimate sleeping area sits beneath the lowest ceiling, while guest spaces, an extra bathroom, and a fitness room are tucked into the attic above. This upper volume is subtly pushed back toward the forest side, creating an overhang that shelters the entrance and courtyard. This stepped composition not only reduces the building’s visual mass but also improves its functional and climatic performance.
Industrial precision
The facade is clad in a dark, finely profiled metal skin—a nod to the client’s profession in metalworking. This refined surface treatment gives the house a tactile softness, balancing its strong form with a subdued finish. Inside, a restrained material palette and sparse furnishings direct attention outward, allowing the view to remain the central feature of daily life.
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