Modern fibre cement extension to a listed house - Swisspearl
A historic building in a new context

House 1624

Located in Slovenia’s lush hilly landscape, House 1624 has been extended with a new building volume designed for wine tasting and wellness functions. The façade of the extension is clad with ochre-coloured Swisspearl fibre cement panels, while floor-to-ceiling glazing opens the interior towards the surrounding landscape.

Extending the protected building required close collaboration with the authority responsible for cultural heritage protection in Maribor. The design approach was to create a contemporary architectural addition that respects the scale, materiality and cultural-historical value of the original building, while maintaining its own distinct identity.

Positioned on the southern side of the building, the extension connects to the existing structure in a restrained manner. The earthy tones of the façade establish a natural relationship with the warm ochre-coloured tiled roof of the original building, reinforcing the material and visual continuity between the old and new parts of the building.

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Avera – Natural, cloudy and unique

Avera stands out with its unique, natural texture and lively surface appearance. The marbled surface creates a dynamic, almost cloud-like effect, giving the façade an authentic and modern character.

The panel is available in nine colour shades, offering designers extensive freedom to adapt the façade expression to the building’s architecture, scale and surrounding landscape. The translucent surface treatment highlights the natural appearance of fibre cement and creates a surface with depth, variation and distinctive material character.

Thanks to its robust standard surface, Avera is highly resistant to scratches, dirt and graffiti. It is an ideal choice for both private and public building projects where aesthetic quality and long-lasting durability go hand in hand.

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