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RIBA Chartered Architecture Workgroup /
Beautiful, sustainable, user-centric spaces /
Available in Ljubljana & London
0632
Type: private, residential
Year: 2023
This feasibility study for the mews extension is a thoughtful project that pays homage to London's rich history of waterways and canals, integrating elements that reflect this heritage. The design not only respects the historical context but also aims to enhance the local environment by increasing biodiversity within the microcontext. By incorporating green spaces, native plantings, and sustainable water management practices, the project seeks to create a harmonious balance between the built environment and nature. This approach ensures that the extension not only contributes to the architectural character of the area but also supports ecological sustainability..
7224
Type: commercial
Year: 2024
The Raw Laboratory project involved transforming an existing retail space in the city center into a multifunctional branding laboratory, showroom, and social hub. The space was reimagined to include an exhibition area, office, and communal hangout, with a focus on maintaining the raw, structural essence of the building. The design seamlessly integrates with the urban surroundings, creating an immersive experience that fosters community engagement. By opening the space to the public, the project promotes transparency and interaction, embodying democratic design principles through its collaborative and inclusive approach.
7022
Type: private, residential
Year: 2022
This project involved the complete refurbishment of a detached building in North London. The existing internal layout was reimagined to create modern living spaces that incorporate beautifully crafted bespoke joinery. The design palette was carefully curated to be calm and collected, reflecting the client's lifestyle and preferences. The project emphasized both functionality and aesthetics, resulting in a serene and elegant environment tailored to the needs of contemporary living.
In collaboration with Bolton Chalklin Architects.
0302
Type: private, residential
Year: 2022-2024
This complex small infill extension involved a complete structural and design refurb of the rear section of a terrace building, featuring a new rooflight-lit kitchen and dining area. Inspired by minimalist Japanese and Scandinavian design principles, the project combines functionality and aesthetics. The client has moved in, and final product photos are eagerly anticipated, showcasing the transformation achieved through meticulous planning and execution.
In collaboration with Maryse Renier Architecture.
1032
Type: private, residential
Year: 2023
This antipodean-inspired prefabricated house is designed to touch the ground lightly, ensuring a constant connection to the exterior. The design emphasizes sustainability and integration with nature, providing a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. The house combines modern prefabrication techniques with traditional design principles, creating a unique and comfortable living space.
0142
Type: private, residential
Year: 2022
Initial sketches for a Paragraph 79 house with rammed earth walls on the ground floor and an excessive timber gable roof blend contemporary with vernacular. The design seeks to harmonize modern architectural elements with traditional materials, creating a unique and sustainable living space. The rammed earth provides thermal mass and natural insulation, while the timber gable roof offers a striking silhouette that integrates with the rural landscape.
0742
Type: commercial
Year: 2023
This project involved the internal refurbishment of an office space, stripping it to core materials. The agency sought a workspace reflecting their authentic and industrious ethos. The design emphasizes raw finishes and open spaces, promoting transparency and collaboration. The result is a functional, inspiring environment that supports the agency's dynamic work culture and creative processes.
0342
Type: private, residential
Year: 2024
The interior design scheme reinvigorates the existing boxy floor plan by maximizing open space and exposing lintels. The kitchen, designed for indoor-outdoor living, features unbrushed inox for durability and upside-down concrete pebbled tiles for a cost-effective floor. An existing pillar is reimagined, transforming it into a central feature with a multi- purpose kitchen island/breakfast bar/butcher's block, clad in local brački kamen stone. Soft unlacquered cherry wall cladding from a cozy upper floor creates a striking contrast with the robust ground level, blending rustic and modern elements.
1012
Type: infrastructure, competition
Year: 2021
Inspired by Oton Jugovec, this competition proposal features a timber-built intermodal public transport and train station at the mouth of Triglav National Park in Slovenia. The design integrates sustainable materials and methods, emphasizing harmony with the natural surroundings. This design resulted in an innovative and environmentally conscious project that earned an honorable mention.
In collaboration with Epitesz Studio Kfh.
0203
Type: private, residential
Year: 2023
We proposed a drastic renovation of a bathroom in an early-2000's-built house, zoning the space with a vanity point on one side and a shower enclosure on the other. The off-white color scheme was vital, creating a calmer and brighter environment compared to the existing context. The design aimed to enhance functionality while introducing a contemporary aesthetic. The project emphasized simplicity and elegance, integrating modern fixtures and materials to achieve a refreshed and inviting space.
0812
Type: private, residential
Year: 2021
The project proposed an extension to an end-of-terrace house in South London, creating a new kitchen, dining area, and informal sitting area connected to the garden. Varied light conditions, including a fully glazed roof, a rooflight sliver, and a crittal style full-height door, define the atmospheres of each space. Bespoke joinery contrasts beautifully with earthy clay plaster, enhancing the overall aesthetic.
In collaboration with Nick Elias Studio Ltd.
0712
Type: commercial
Year: 2024
We designed a scenographic element for a contemporary dance performance, incorporating raw metal elements that are easily disassembled and moved. This design provides a versatile and contextual backdrop for the performance, enhancing the visual and functional aspects of the stage. The elements met both aesthetic and practical requirements, creating a dynamic and engaging environment for performers and audiences alike.
In collaboration with Pasarstvo Mazi s.p.
1222
Type: private, residential
Year: 2022 - ongoing
This semi-rural new-build forever home features a rational layout reminiscent of long barn structures. The main volume is surrounded by a generous awning, creating diverse atmospheres along the perimeter, including a greenhouse and orangery to the east. These features encourage self-sustainable living and give the project its name. The design blends functionality with a connection to nature, ensuring a comfortable and eco-friendly home.
PDNBN WORKS
RIBA Chartered /
Making beautiful, sustainable spaces &
providing spatial advice /
Workgroup based in Ljubljana & London
0302
Type: private, residential
Year: 2022-2024
This complex small infill extension involved a complete structural and design refurb of the rear section of a terrace building, featuring a new rooflight-lit kitchen and dining area. Inspired by minimalist Japanese and Scandinavian design principles, the project combines functionality and aesthetics. The client has moved in, and final product photos are eagerly anticipated, showcasing the transformation achieved through meticulous planning and execution.
In collaboration with Maryse Renier Architecture.
0632
Type: private, residential
Year: 2023
This feasibility study for the mews extension is a thoughtful project that pays homage to London's rich history of waterways and canals, integrating elements that reflect this heritage. The design not only respects the historical context but also aims to enhance the local environment by increasing biodiversity within the microcontext. By incorporating green spaces, native plantings, and sustainable water management practices, the project seeks to create a harmonious balance between the built environment and nature. This approach ensures that the extension not only contributes to the architectural character of the area but also supports ecological sustainability..
7224
Type: commercial
Year: 2024
The Raw Laboratory project involved transforming an existing retail space in the city center into a multifunctional branding laboratory, showroom, and social hub. The space was reimagined to include an exhibition area, office, and communal hangout, with a focus on maintaining the raw, structural essence of the building. The design seamlessly integrates with the urban surroundings, creating an immersive experience that fosters community engagement. By opening the space to the public, the project promotes transparency and interaction, embodying democratic design principles through its collaborative and inclusive approach.
7022
Type: private, residential
Year: 2022
This project involved the complete refurbishment of a detached building in North London. The existing internal layout was reimagined to create modern living spaces that incorporate beautifully crafted bespoke joinery. The design palette was carefully curated to be calm and collected, reflecting the client's lifestyle and preferences. The project emphasized both functionality and aesthetics, resulting in a serene and elegant environment tailored to the needs of contemporary living.
In collaboration with Bolton Chalklin Architects.
0142
Type: private, residential
Year: 2022
Initial sketches for a Paragraph 79 house with rammed earth walls on the ground floor and an excessive timber gable roof blend contemporary with vernacular. The design seeks to harmonize modern architectural elements with traditional materials, creating a unique and sustainable living space. The rammed earth provides thermal mass and natural insulation, while the timber gable roof offers a striking silhouette that integrates with the rural landscape.
1032
Type: private, residential
Year: 2023
This antipodean-inspired prefabricated house is designed to touch the ground lightly, ensuring a constant connection to the exterior. The design emphasizes sustainability and integration with nature, providing a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. The house combines modern prefabrication techniques with traditional design principles, creating a unique and comfortable living space.
0742
Type: commercial
Year: 2023
This project involved the internal refurbishment of an office space, stripping it to core materials. The agency sought a workspace reflecting their authentic and industrious ethos. The design emphasizes raw finishes and open spaces, promoting transparency and collaboration. The result is a functional, inspiring environment that supports the agency's dynamic work culture and creative processes.
0342
Type: private, residential
Year: 2024
The interior design scheme reinvigorates the existing boxy floor plan by maximizing open space and exposing lintels. The kitchen, designed for indoor-outdoor living, features unbrushed inox for durability and upside-down concrete pebbled tiles for a cost-effective floor. An existing pillar is reimagined, transforming it into a central feature with a multi- purpose kitchen island/breakfast bar/butcher's block, clad in local brački kamen stone. Soft unlacquered cherry wall cladding from a cozy upper floor creates a striking contrast with the robust ground level, blending rustic and modern elements.
1012
Type: infrastructure, competition
Year: 2021
Inspired by Oton Jugovec, this competition proposal features a timber-built intermodal public transport and train station at the mouth of Triglav National Park in Slovenia. The design integrates sustainable materials and methods, emphasizing harmony with the natural surroundings. This design resulted in an innovative and environmentally conscious project that earned an honorable mention.
In collaboration with Epitesz Studio Kfh.
0203
Type: private, residential
Year: 2023
We proposed a drastic renovation of a bathroom in an early-2000's-built house, zoning the space with a vanity point on one side and a shower enclosure on the other. The off-white color scheme was vital, creating a calmer and brighter environment compared to the existing context. The design aimed to enhance functionality while introducing a contemporary aesthetic. The project emphasized simplicity and elegance, integrating modern fixtures and materials to achieve a refreshed and inviting space.
0812
Type: private, residential
Year: 2021
The project proposed an extension to an end-of-terrace house in South London, creating a new kitchen, dining area, and informal sitting area connected to the garden. Varied light conditions, including a fully glazed roof, a rooflight sliver, and a crittal style full-height door, define the atmospheres of each space. Bespoke joinery contrasts beautifully with earthy clay plaster, enhancing the overall aesthetic.
In collaboration with Nick Elias Studio Ltd.
0712
Type: commercial
Year: 2024
We designed a scenographic element for a contemporary dance performance, incorporating raw metal elements that are easily disassembled and moved. This design provides a versatile and contextual backdrop for the performance, enhancing the visual and functional aspects of the stage. The elements met both aesthetic and practical requirements, creating a dynamic and engaging environment for performers and audiences alike.
In collaboration with Pasarstvo Mazi s.p.
1222
Type: private, residential
Year: 2022 - ongoing
This semi-rural new-build forever home features a rational layout reminiscent of long barn structures. The main volume is surrounded by a generous awning, creating diverse atmospheres along the perimeter, including a greenhouse and orangery to the east. These features encourage self-sustainable living and give the project its name. The design blends functionality with a connection to nature, ensuring a comfortable and eco-friendly home.