The timber-frame house project, created by the architectural studio Biro Gašperič d.o.o. and executed by Bauta d.o.o., has attracted the attention of both the professional and general public. “The House for Two Marathoners” was recently featured in two renowned magazines (Hausbau and Najlepše hiše), which confirms its architectural and design excellence.
The house was conceived as a new beginning for a couple who, after years of intensive work, decided to slow down and embrace an active yet more relaxed lifestyle. Its location, offering breathtaking views of the town and the Stična Monastery, provided an ideal starting point for a design that unites freedom, nature and functional living.
Inspired by the owners’ travels, the house was designed as two separate parts – “daytime” and “nighttime” – connected by a semi-open passage reminiscent of Argentine haciendas. Despite its playful and dynamic form, the house remains above all functional, fully supporting the owners’ sporty, creative and social lifestyle.
One of the most distinctive interior elements is a massive rammed-earth wall, serving both as a visual backdrop in the living room and as an effective thermal mass. The rooms are clad with rough wooden boards, creating a natural and warm atmosphere. Special details include a bathroom nicknamed the “Sanitary Chapel” and a restored wooden sailboat that the owners still use.
The exterior is defined by a charcoal-black facade built with the Shou Sugi Ban technique, giving the house a unique character that blends traditional methods with contemporary design. Also noteworthy is the freestanding Finnish sauna, somewhat unusually positioned – extending over the ridge and supported by a concrete column, informally called the “Chicken Leg.”
With its architectural design, innovative materials and playful details, the “House for Two Marathoners” is more than just a home. It is a story of life that unites the past, present and future. We are proud that our company, Bauta d.o.o., had the opportunity to take part in the project and that the result was recognized and featured in the magazines Hausbau and Najlepše hiše.
