An ancient farmstead has stood here for centuries. A shelter of shepherds, a warm fireplace of farmers, a proud estate of medieval wood masters - and today a home, contemplating human lives and creations.
VRLOVČNIK HOMESTEAD
Questioning over and over the meaning of restoration - the value of past time - the choice of preservation and evolution - encapsulation or coexistence.
After years of planning and executing the restoration of an almost forgotten farmstead, the Vrlovčnik Estate offers a secluded place for a retreat in pristine nature of the Slovenian Alps, telling a story of the lives of people that once inhabited it. Located in the valley of Matkov kot—home to just five standalone homesteads—the estate invites you to experience a life deeply connected to the land.
Blending the rugged beauty of the Alps within the old wood- and stone-build houses, fresh-water pool, and the surrounding mountains, it offers us a forgotten way of life.
ALPINE CONTRAPPOSTO - a case study
Discover the philosophy of the careful and challenging restoration of the Vrlovčnik Homestead. The book Alpine Contrapposto captures the thoughts, stories, and contemplation of people behind the project, including a photo essay of the renovated homestead.
The book is available at the official store of Oris publishing house.