Sunny Space In The Attic
The two young Slovenian architects Tomaž Maechtig and Ursa Vrhunc had already spent a long time looking for a suitable location for their new office when their attention was drawn to an art-nouveau building in the city center of Ljubljana.
Protected as a historic building, its outside could not be changed but the run-down attic had sufficient spatial quality to make it possible to adapt to the functional and aesthetic requirements they envisaged for their architect’s office. As is usually the case when architects plan their own office, Maechtig Vrhunc Arhitekti were not only interested in having modern ‘functioning’ premises (the heating, electrical wiring and data lines, for example, had to be completely renewed) but also wanted an office atmosphere which, in everyday business, would spur on the young team of architects to their highest performance.
In line with the way in which MVA works, the rooms were set out so as to be as open as possible. A walk-in wall cupboard accommodating the auxiliary rooms such as a tea-making kitchen, a toilet and a store nestles against the rear wall. A gallery for resting and as an additional work space was created on a ceiling suspended from the rafters.
Sunny Space In The Attic
The two young Slovenian architects Tomaž Maechtig and Ursa Vrhunc had already spent a long time looking for a suitable location for their new office when their attention was drawn to an art-nouveau building in the city center of Ljubljana.
Protected as a historic building, its outside could not be changed but the run-down attic had sufficient spatial quality to make it possible to adapt to the functional and aesthetic requirements they envisaged for their architect’s office. As is usually the case when architects plan their own office, Maechtig Vrhunc Arhitekti were not only interested in having modern ‘functioning’ premises (the heating, electrical wiring and data lines, for example, had to be completely renewed) but also wanted an office atmosphere which, in everyday business, would spur on the young team of architects to their highest performance.
In line with the way in which MVA works, the rooms were set out so as to be as open as possible. A walk-in wall cupboard accommodating the auxiliary rooms such as a tea-making kitchen, a toilet and a store nestles against the rear wall. A gallery for resting and as an additional work space was created on a ceiling suspended from the rafters.
In line with the way in which MVA works, the rooms were set out so as to be as open as possible. A walk-in wall cupboard accommodating the auxiliary rooms such as a tea-making kitchen, a toilet and a store nestles against the rear wall. A gallery for resting and as an additional work space was created on a ceiling suspended from the rafters.
New skylights on two levels light up the office space, which is completely white except for a grey-green carpet. With the exception of the desk lamps, all artificial sources of light which are absolutely essential for the frequent night shifts in the office are accommodated in the ‘wall cupboard’ zone.
After the sun goes down, they bathe the cool white of the walls and furnishings in a warm yellowish shimmer.
In line with the way in which MVA works, the rooms were set out so as to be as open as possible. A walk-in wall cupboard accommodating the auxiliary rooms such as a tea-making kitchen, a toilet and a store nestles against the rear wall. A gallery for resting and as an additional work space was created on a ceiling suspended from the rafters.
New skylights on two levels light up the office space, which is completely white except for a grey-green carpet. With the exception of the desk lamps, all artificial sources of light which are absolutely essential for the frequent night shifts in the office are accommodated in the ‘wall cupboard’ zone.
After the sun goes down, they bathe the cool white of the walls and furnishings in a warm yellowish shimmer.
In line with the way in which MVA works, the rooms were set out so as to be as open as possible. A walk-in wall cupboard accommodating the auxiliary rooms such as a tea-making kitchen, a toilet and a store nestles against the rear wall. A gallery for resting and as an additional work space was created on a ceiling suspended from the rafters.
New skylights on two levels light up the office space, which is completely white except for a grey-green carpet. With the exception of the desk lamps, all artificial sources of light which are absolutely essential for the frequent night shifts in the office are accommodated in the ‘wall cupboard’ zone.
After the sun goes down, they bathe the cool white of the walls and furnishings in a warm yellowish shimmer.
Protected as a historic building but no longer in good condition: the art nouveau building in the city center of Ljubljana where Tomaž Maechtig and Ursa Vrhunc found a new location for their office
Protected as a historic building but no longer in good condition: the art nouveau building in the city center of Ljubljana where Tomaž Maechtig and Ursa Vrhunc found a new location for their office
Sunny Space In The Attic
The two young Slovenian architects Tomaž Maechtig and Ursa Vrhunc had already spent a long time looking for a suitable location for their new office when their attention was drawn to an art-nouveau building in the city center of Ljubljana.
Protected as a historic building, its outside could not be changed but the run-down attic had sufficient spatial quality to make it possible to adapt to the functional and aesthetic requirements they envisaged for their architect’s office. As is usually the case when architects plan their own office, Maechtig Vrhunc Arhitekti were not only interested in having modern ‘functioning’ premises (the heating, electrical wiring and data lines, for example, had to be completely renewed) but also wanted an office atmosphere which, in everyday business, would spur on the young team of architects to their highest performance.
In line with the way in which MVA works, the rooms were set out so as to be as open as possible. A walk-in wall cupboard accommodating the auxiliary rooms such as a tea-making kitchen, a toilet and a store nestles against the rear wall. A gallery for resting and as an additional work space was created on a ceiling suspended from the rafters.
Sunny Space In The Attic
The two young Slovenian architects Tomaž Maechtig and Ursa Vrhunc had already spent a long time looking for a suitable location for their new office when their attention was drawn to an art-nouveau building in the city center of Ljubljana.
Protected as a historic building, its outside could not be changed but the run-down attic had sufficient spatial quality to make it possible to adapt to the functional and aesthetic requirements they envisaged for their architect’s office. As is usually the case when architects plan their own office, Maechtig Vrhunc Arhitekti were not only interested in having modern ‘functioning’ premises (the heating, electrical wiring and data lines, for example, had to be completely renewed) but also wanted an office atmosphere which, in everyday business, would spur on the young team of architects to their highest performance.
In line with the way in which MVA works, the rooms were set out so as to be as open as possible. A walk-in wall cupboard accommodating the auxiliary rooms such as a tea-making kitchen, a toilet and a store nestles against the rear wall. A gallery for resting and as an additional work space was created on a ceiling suspended from the rafters.
Sunny Space In The Attic
The two young Slovenian architects Tomaž Maechtig and Ursa Vrhunc had already spent a long time looking for a suitable location for their new office when their attention was drawn to an art-nouveau building in the city center of Ljubljana.
Protected as a historic building, its outside could not be changed but the run-down attic had sufficient spatial quality to make it possible to adapt to the functional and aesthetic requirements they envisaged for their architect’s office. As is usually the case when architects plan their own office, Maechtig Vrhunc Arhitekti were not only interested in having modern ‘functioning’ premises (the heating, electrical wiring and data lines, for example, had to be completely renewed) but also wanted an office atmosphere which, in everyday business, would spur on the young team of architects to their highest performance.
In line with the way in which MVA works, the rooms were set out so as to be as open as possible. A walk-in wall cupboard accommodating the auxiliary rooms such as a tea-making kitchen, a toilet and a store nestles against the rear wall. A gallery for resting and as an additional work space was created on a ceiling suspended from the rafters.
Sunny Space In The Attic
The two young Slovenian architects Tomaž Maechtig and Ursa Vrhunc had already spent a long time looking for a suitable location for their new office when their attention was drawn to an art-nouveau building in the city center of Ljubljana.
Protected as a historic building, its outside could not be changed but the run-down attic had sufficient spatial quality to make it possible to adapt to the functional and aesthetic requirements they envisaged for their architect’s office. As is usually the case when architects plan their own office, Maechtig Vrhunc Arhitekti were not only interested in having modern ‘functioning’ premises (the heating, electrical wiring and data lines, for example, had to be completely renewed) but also wanted an office atmosphere which, in everyday business, would spur on the young team of architects to their highest performance.
In line with the way in which MVA works, the rooms were set out so as to be as open as possible. A walk-in wall cupboard accommodating the auxiliary rooms such as a tea-making kitchen, a toilet and a store nestles against the rear wall. A gallery for resting and as an additional work space was created on a ceiling suspended from the rafters.
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