Stanetova House, the architectural project that integrates the hillside slope

Velenje is a rapidly growing city located in the Šalek Valley in Slovenia. The urban center, developed along the Paka River, has medieval origins, but the most significant expansion occurred between the 1950s and 1960s, following industrialization and a process of planned urbanization. Within this context, the Stanetova House stands out as a residential project that interprets the landscape and topography in a contemporary and conscious way.

Urban Context and Landscape Integration

The Stanetova House, designed by the architectural firm ENOTA, is located on a hill on the northern outskirts of Velenje and enjoys a panoramic view over the entire city basin. The plot has a gentle slope to the south and is bordered by two roads, one to the north and one to the south. The architectural project skillfully exploits these spatial conditions, shaping a residential building on two partially underground levels, capable of interacting with the terrain and the surrounding natural context.

Architectural organization and space distribution

The house is designed as a volume divided into two parts, connected by an external staircase that becomes both an architectural and functional element. Access to the house is possible from two sides: from the garden or from the accessible roof, via the external staircase. The main entrance is through a large covered terrace on the ground floor, overlooking the living spaces, the master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, as well as the utility rooms and storage areas.

Private Spaces, Study, and Vertical Connections

On the upper floor, one of the two sections of the building houses the children's bedrooms and a bathroom, while the other is designated as a study. The different spaces are connected by two internal staircases, ensuring a smooth and functional distribution. The study is also accessible from the landing of the external staircase, enhancing the flexibility of space usage and the separation between private and work areas, a solution increasingly sought after in contemporary residential architecture projects.

Terrace, roof, and relationship with the outdoors

The roof of the building is divided into two parts: the main roof of the house and that of the covered terrace, conceived as a real loggia. The accessible roof extends ideally into the urban space, transforming into a small elevated square, a place for meeting and observing the landscape. Here, there are also parking spaces for guests, while access to the house is again through the external staircase. On the south side, a large garden visually and functionally connects the house to a garage integrated into the ground.

Architectural Identity and Quality of Living

The Stanetova House stands out compared to other architectural projects for a clear, elegant, and measured language, capable of combining openness to the outside and residential privacy. The large covered terrace becomes a key space for outdoor living, expanding the domestic surface and strengthening the relationship between architecture and landscape. A project that sensibly interprets the topography, offering a balanced response to the needs of contemporary living.

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