Ana Mernik Looking Out Week 4

Dekleva Gregorič Arhitekti is an architecture firm of a husband-wife team from Slovenija, which I also proudly call my home country. They have recently designed their own home in Maui, Hawaii, known for its strong winds, perfect waves, and beautiful views. The most interesting part of the house is the wooden roof, whose area is twice the size of the house, so the size of the covered outdoor space equals the size of the indoor space. The folding of the roof also allows for natural cross ventilation through and through, so no air conditioning is needed. The house uses all local materials, and the same Ipe wood is used for the floor, terrace, ceiling and even the roof. The roof itself is used as a folded wooden deck for contemplating, playing, or simply enjoying the ocean view.