OFIS architects (35 articles)
OFIS architects is an architecture firm led by rok oman and spela videcnik. the practice was founded in 1988, and both partners are currently teaching at harvard GSD.
explore OFIS architects' spanish desert glass pavilion in new video
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a new video takes viewers on a tour of the glass pavilion, a 20 sq-meter, desert retreat in gorafe, spain.
a new video takes viewers on a tour of the glass pavilion, a 20 sq-meter, desert retreat in gorafe, spain.
becoming one with the desert, a rental in spain that offers a transformative experience
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designed by OFIS arhitekti, the dwelling overlooks a massive canyon where undisturbed desert stretches out as far as the eye can see.
designed by OFIS arhitekti, the dwelling overlooks a massive canyon where undisturbed desert stretches out as far as the eye can see.
OFIS architects' compact living unit is adaptable to various climate conditions and terrains
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this compact house can be used as holiday cabin, a hideaway, treehouse or even a temporary habitation for research.
this compact house can be used as holiday cabin, a hideaway, treehouse or even a temporary habitation for research.
OFIS stacks three cubic volumes to create shoebox extension in slovenia
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the extension consists of three darkly-clad boxes arranged with 90 degrees shifts to form the overhangs and outdoor terraces.
the extension consists of three darkly-clad boxes arranged with 90 degrees shifts to form the overhangs and outdoor terraces.
OFIS develops compact winter cabin for extreme conditions
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only accessible by climbing or helicopter, the self-contained wooden shell with a cantilevered form is perched on the peak of a mountain in slovenia.
only accessible by climbing or helicopter, the self-contained wooden shell with a cantilevered form is perched on the peak of a mountain in slovenia.
OFIS constructs alpine shelter for climbers of slovenia's skuta mountain
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working with students at harvard university graduate school of design, the team created a distinct form that references the region’s vernacular architecture.
working with students at harvard university graduate school of design, the team created a distinct form that references the region’s vernacular architecture.
OFIS remodels alpine barn apartment into contemporary loft space
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located in the slovenian countryside, the project deals with converting an old barn into a spacious loft apartment while leaving the original structure intact but transforming the »
located in the slovenian countryside, the project deals with converting an old barn into a spacious loft apartment while leaving the original structure intact but transforming the interior.
OFIS clads ljubljana residence with a perforated metal envelope
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the panels form an abstract reinterpretation of the façades of classical villas found in the historical suburb, while simultaneously allowing light to permeate the building.
the panels form an abstract reinterpretation of the façades of classical villas found in the historical suburb, while simultaneously allowing light to permeate the building.
new images of borisov football stadium in belarus by OFIS architects
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new images display the recently completed bulging and perforated dome structure, located among forest and surrounded by a large open plaza.
new images display the recently completed bulging and perforated dome structure, located among forest and surrounded by a large open plaza.
OFIS architects develops cellular borisov arena in belarus
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forming a rounded dome, the venue takes on a unified appearance, emerging within the landscape as singular object.
forming a rounded dome, the venue takes on a unified appearance, emerging within the landscape as singular object.
cultural center of european space technologies completes in slovenia
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the center provides visitors with a history of space exploration in a structure modeled after the first station described by theorist herman noordung.
the center provides visitors with a history of space exploration in a structure modeled after the first station described by theorist herman noordung.
OFIS: basket apartments in paris
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the new student housing in paris is based on a modular grid and well implemented sustainable strategies to accommodate 192 dwellings and social functions.
the new student housing in paris is based on a modular grid and well implemented sustainable strategies to accommodate 192 dwellings and social functions.
OFIS architects: villa T extension
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part of the modernist villa dular, this unit within the residential building has been retrofitted with sloped interior spaces as well as an access ramp protected by a glass canopy »
part of the modernist villa dular, this unit within the residential building has been retrofitted with sloped interior spaces as well as an access ramp protected by a glass canopy pergola, accommodating the dwellers personal needs.
OFIS architects: level apartment
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rooms within this dwelling are defined by elevating the floor heights, creating an uninterrupted circulation within the space which doubles as storage underfoot.
rooms within this dwelling are defined by elevating the floor heights, creating an uninterrupted circulation within the space which doubles as storage underfoot.
OFIS architects: baroque court apartments
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three adjacent historic homes and their originally enclosed internal courtyard have been opened and transformed into a glass light well and garden for inhabitants.
three adjacent historic homes and their originally enclosed internal courtyard have been opened and transformed into a glass light well and garden for inhabitants.
OFIS architects: flagship jewelry store
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the first of over 100 new jeweler stores, the concept uses timber modules to build series of storage units and display cabinets.
the first of over 100 new jeweler stores, the concept uses timber modules to build series of storage units and display cabinets.
OFIS architects: alpine ski apartments
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a ski apartment in slovenia takes traditional local architecture and reinterprets it to create a modern homage to the region.
a ski apartment in slovenia takes traditional local architecture and reinterprets it to create a modern homage to the region.
OFIS architekti: sauslamp
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'sauslamp' features a flexible, modular structure centered around four rotational joints, enabling the pieces to be bent into different configurations and scaled and adapted to »
'sauslamp' features a flexible, modular structure centered around four rotational joints, enabling the pieces to be bent into different configurations and scaled and adapted to diverse spaces.
OFIS architects: solar power offices
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the architecture of the office building is based on being more fuel efficient by use of alternative energy sources, leading to carbon neutral design.
the architecture of the office building is based on being more fuel efficient by use of alternative energy sources, leading to carbon neutral design.
space wheel: noordung space habitation center
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influenced by the first geostationary space station, the center features a series of hoops that criss-cross one another to create sectional level changes and slope in the building.
influenced by the first geostationary space station, the center features a series of hoops that criss-cross one another to create sectional level changes and slope in the building.
OFIS architects: FC bate borisov stadium
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the stadium arena forms a unified rounded dome which gives the impression of a single enclosed object.
the stadium arena forms a unified rounded dome which gives the impression of a single enclosed object.
OFIS architects: shopping pillow terrace
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the program is a mixture of boutique shops, cafe and residences. the street and the park will be connected with a public passage that perforates the building.
the program is a mixture of boutique shops, cafe and residences. the street and the park will be connected with a public passage that perforates the building.
OFIS architects: rose garden islands
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the concept proposes three enclosed islands starting with a layout of a typical house with garden. apartment volumes are imposed on top of one another with a green »
the concept proposes three enclosed islands starting with a layout of a typical house with garden. apartment volumes are imposed on top of one another with a green parterre situated in the upper floors.
OFIS architects: two nests village
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'two nests village' is a living mount of apartments, stuck one above the other.
'two nests village' is a living mount of apartments, stuck one above the other.
OFIS architects: all seasons tent tower
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the project reinstates two terraced cylindrical towers connected in the ground floor embraced with a green tent-shape layer.
the project reinstates two terraced cylindrical towers connected in the ground floor embraced with a green tent-shape layer.
OFIS architects: backbone village houses
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with ongoing urban growth happening in ljubljana, the architects have designed 'backbone village houses'. it is an architectural plan to construct a series of housing units along »
with ongoing urban growth happening in ljubljana, the architects have designed 'backbone village houses'. it is an architectural plan to construct a series of housing units along the highways of ljubljana in the area of village podpec.
OFIS architects: four leaf clover kindergarten
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each leaf represents one department with associated facilities. the entrance leads to the central part with the common areas, which are positioned and distributed in three floors.
each leaf represents one department with associated facilities. the entrance leads to the central part with the common areas, which are positioned and distributed in three floors.
OFIS architects: ljubljana city municipality design development
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three new buildings are designed as cylinders related with loops of space in various heights. in the middle of each cylinder is a public entrance area and offices arranged around »
three new buildings are designed as cylinders related with loops of space in various heights. in the middle of each cylinder is a public entrance area and offices arranged around the center.
