ELEMENTARNA

ELEMENTARNA

https://www.elementarna.si/

Elementarna is an architectural studio based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Founded in 2017 by architects Ambrož Bartol, Dominik Košak, Miha Munda, Rok Staudacher and Matevž Zalar, all graduates of the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Architecture. The office is rooted in the strong belief that good architecture should constantly challenge established processes. They strive to explore new approaches, embrace change, and adapt dynamically. Ultimately, their goal is to address the complex questions of reality with simplicity.
Each architectural endeavor should begin with asking questions beyond the literal project brief. Architecture necessitates a thoughtful approach. Elementarna rejects the notion of architecture as a mere product of spontaneous creativity. Architecture must, like nature, continually challenge conventions, explore new avenues, and adapt. Meaningful architecture redefines space by seeking inspiration in unexpected places. It crafts an experience that goes beyond the immediate, embodying a connection to nature, time, and memory.
In addition to numerous architectural competition prizes, their work has gained acknowledgement through various awards and award nominations. They were nominated for the EU Mies van der Rohe Award and shortlisted for the Domus Restoration and Preservation International Prize in 2024, received special recognition at the Balkan Architectural Biennial and the International Piranesi Award in 2023. Their work has been published in magazines and online platforms such as Outsider, Piranesi, Divisare etc., and presented in the exhibition New Praxes, New Tools in Ljubljana, Berlin and Vienna together with nine other contemporary Slovenian architectural practices in 2022.

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