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neighbour-hoods»A building is not an end in itself; it frames, articulates, structures, gives significance, relates, separates and unites, facilitates and prohibits. Consequently, basic architectural experiences have a verb form rather than being nouns. Authentic architectural experiences consist then, for instance, of approaching or confronting a building, rather than the formal apprehension of a facade; of the act of entering, and not simply the frame of the door; of looking in or out through a window, rather than the window itself; or occupying the sphere of warmth, rather than the fireplace as a visual object.«* Juhani Pallasmaa

Coln Water Park . UK

* Juhani Pallasmaa, The Eyes of the skin, Architecture and the Senses, Academy Editions, London, 1996

The poetics of the natural environment fuse with the prestigious space design. The exterior sips the quiet beauty of the natural environment; the interior is enriched by the experience of luxurious comfort. The balance between the expressive details and harmony promises an alluring experience.

Coln Water Park . UK

Smrjene . Slovenia

Mozirje . Slovenia

individual buildings»The chief benefit of the house ... the house shelters daydreaming, the house protects the dreamer, the house allows one to dream in peace«,* writes Gaston Bachelard

* Juhani Pallasmaa, The Eyes of the skin, Architecture and the Senses, Academy Editions, London, 1996

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Positioning within the old urban settlement of London with a strong historical connotation. Despite the contrast of materials, the wood of the skilfully and crisply designed elements enters the row of brick houses on equal terms.

Londra . UK

Celje . Slovenia

Ljubljana . Slovenia

Podkoren . Slovenia

public buildings»Architecture is essentially an extension of nature into the man-made realm, providing the ground for perception and the horizon to experience and understand the world. It is not an isolated and self-sufficient artefact; it directs our attention and existential experience to wider horizons. Architecture gives a material structure to societal institutions and to daily life, reifying the course of the sun and the cycle of the hours of the day.«* Juhani Pallasmaa

Bled . Slovenia

* Juhani Pallasmaa, The Eyes of the skin, Architecture and the Senses, Academy Editions, London, 1996

Ljubljana . Slovenia

Cambridge . UK

Como . Italy

Modena . Italy

façades ceilings»The wood enables an experience of the beauty of natural material and thus of the value of nonmaterial. Its uniqueness originates from its infinitely changing structure and rich textures and is comparable to the originality of human personalities. Furthermore, wood suits man’s requirements because it connects him with living nature. /.../. Wood and tree are allegories of life. The ability of annual renewal of vital tissue - roots, leaves and wood - ensures trees an eternal youth, while the annual rings bear witness to the fleetingness and continual renewal, which is the essence of life.« Dr. Niko Torelli

Ljubljana . Slovenia

Brnik . Slovenia

Trebnje . Slovenia

Mengeš . Slovenia

The construction system of wooden massive Riko houses differs from all present systems and represents and important progress in this area. The construction technology of Riko houses complies with strict ecologic requirements. The overall structure of the Riko house is made of massive, bonded, and technically dry pine wood. The basic element is a massive, bonded wall, followed by insulation from wooden fibres being fixed on this wall, while a façade - either classic or wooden - is attached to the insulation. The interior of the Riko house may be enriched with natural

and moving. By contrast with a classic construction, the construction system of the Riko houses requires no drying stage. Miscellaneous finishing works may be performed parallel with the construction which may also be executed in winter time.

The Riko house is an ecologic and healthy house, as it is exclusively constructed from natural materials. So, the Riko house is friendly to the environments, both pleasant for living and well-being.

The Riko house belongs to low-energy houses. Timber as a good insulation material, applied with innovative and quality technical solutions provides low energy consumption. Lower energy consumption also means a lower pollution level of the environment. The Riko house is earthquake- and fire-safe, as timber well bears tension and pressure loads

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for its elasticity. Its smaller own weight and consequently a reduced loading of house foundations speak in favour of the earthquake safety what ensures construction also on grounds with lower bearing capacity.

The Riko houses are distinguished not only for their naturalness and reasons of economy, but also for their originality.

However, we are aware that there is no universal house to satisfy all tastes. Every Riko house is an unique dwelling place, tailored to individual wishes, needs and life style. The concept of the Riko house is designed in co-operation with architects, as we wish the Riko house to be appropriately placed in every environment and to satisfy any user. The Riko house is therefore designed for you, your needs and in accordance with your wishes from the very beginning to the end.

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The construction of the Riko houses is ecologically clean, as it burdens the environment less intensively and for a shorter period of time. The construction is transferred from the site to the Production Hall where prefabricated elements are manufactured; consequently, there is no unnecessary material deposit and noise on the site.

The prefabricated elements make possible, both a fast-track construction

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