OFIS Arhitekti Reconstructs Historic Post-War Home in Ljubljana
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Summary
Slovenian architecture studio OFIS Arhitekti has completed the reconstruction and extension of a historic post-war home in Ljubljana called House Under the Poplars. The original house was part of the Naselje Murgle self-built housing development designed by architects France and Marta Ivanšek between 1965-1982, considered one of Slovenia's most important post-war housing projects. The renovation preserves the original architectural character while adding modern extensions and improvements to meet contemporary living standards.
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The original house was designed as part of a self-built housing development called Naselje Murgle, constructed between 1965 and 1982.
Planned by architects France and Marta Ivanšek, it is considered one of Slovenia's most important post-war housing projects.
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