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Hayrack Apartments by OFIS Arhitekti

Slovenian architects OFIS have completed two apartment projects, including a block in a mountain village near Ljubljana that is based on local Alpine hayracks (above).

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The other project is a development above a shopping market (above and below).

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Here is a bit of text from OFIS about the Hayrack Apartments (and a picture of some hayracks):

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54 apartments are located in calm town in the alpine region just few minutes 
from Ljubljana airport. The concept is based on typical alpine verandas running 
around the building with textures taken from hayrack, fence ornamentals etc ...

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Update 20/07/07: We have corrected this story so it refers to "hayracks" and not "hayricks". Thanks to Mike-Air!