MojMojster Magazine: Matej Gašperič and the Execution of the Project “A Home for the Best Years”
Today’s post is dedicated to the MojMojster portal – surely familiar to anyone who has ever needed advice regarding their home. The range of tips MojMojster offers is truly broad and diverse, but above all, their guidance is clearly and precisely written.
What can we say – they really are masters! That’s why we’re especially happy that they mentioned Bauta in one of their articles, namely in “Matej Gašperič: A Home for the Best Years.” From the very start, this particular project was close to our hearts. Thanks to Matej Gašperič, the house was designed in a special, unique, and extremely refined way. It was a challenge we enthusiastically took on with curiosity and drive.
A Build That Tells a Story
We believe this project touched us because it carries a story, which is also reflected in the name we gave it. “A Home for the Best Years” – whether that’s your thirties, sixties, or somewhere in between – the number doesn’t really matter. What’s important is that the same rhythm of the story it tells is felt by everyone who lives in it, vacations there, or simply visits.
This feeling stems from the conceptual design, which followed the village-style architecture typical of the Gorenjska region. The article on MojMojster reveals that architect Matej Gašperič based his design on the characteristics of traditional village core construction. The resulting house is, in essence, an interpretation of a simple farmhouse. With a strong modern flair, it has been refined in a visually appealing way, combining contemporary and traditional aesthetics.
The rural inspiration is evident in the wooden fence around the property, and especially in the wooden slats on the facade reminiscent of a hayrack. Beyond their appearance, these slats serve a functional purpose: they provide shading, blocking direct sunlight during the day while allowing it to filter through in the mornings and evenings. This is crucial, as part of the house features extensive glazing, creating a highly open living space.
Sloped Terrain? A Suspended House!
To wrap up, let’s mention the unusual terrain to which the house beautifully adapted. Ordinarily, such a slope would require an additional lower level, but in keeping with the goal of a single-story structure and village-like aesthetic, we opted out of that and followed the natural land. “A typical single-storey house aligned with contour lines couldn’t be built here due to the drastic elevation differences – it would have to be two-storey,” the article explains. More about this unconventional yet clever solution by Matej Gašperič can be found in the full write-up.
Photo: Virginia Vrecl
This post has offered just a glimpse into one of our favorite projects. For those interested in learning more about this truly special home, you’ll find in-depth information on the MojMojster portal: from interior and exterior photos to floor plans, inspiration, early concepts, and the final result.
We wholeheartedly believe that a look into the full process won’t leave you indifferent.
