NEW: individual house by Riko Hiše

The house was built to replace an old destroyed house in an earthquake area. The new house has been built on the same location, its residential rooms also face south, and it includes some traditional elements such as a balcony walk. The house captures the traditional characteristics of the environment in a modern manner. The ground floor serves as a living area and is co...

A modular unit clearly defined by its architecture of even and non-invasive shapes including large glass surfaces. In this case, it is used as a conservatory detached from the residential house. As exterior protection of weight-supporting constructions, wood represents an extraordinary design element that integrates well with both urban and rural environments offering in...

This interesting villa in Vicenza, Italy, hides well the fact that it is actually constructed in wood. The house is simply clad in a stone façade typical of the surroundings. It’s one more proof that RIKO houses can be placed in any environment and harmoniously coexist with the neighbouring buildings.