MAONA

LOCATION                mediterranean coast
PROJECT YEAR        2021-2024 
COMPLETION           /
TYPE                         public
CLIENT                      private
RENDER                   tristan cerne
TEAM                        igor marasovic, gaja brulc, kaja simicic, tristan cerne, veronika palcic, sara tratar

The former property of Maona was created at a time when Fiesa was the main clay quarry for the needs of the old Italian brickworks. The owner of the brick factory lived in a bigger house, even after the clay mine was abandoned and the brick factory closed. Later, the houses became holiday homes for various companies, but finally they fell into disrepair due to difficult access and lack of maintenance.

The desire and vision of the new owner of Maona was to create an intimate resort surrounded by nature and peace. He wanted to preserve as much authenticity and greenery as possible, and to conjure the feeling of being in an independent space in the middle of nature for the visitor. The architecture should be timeless, not pretentious, and take a back seat to the beauty of nature.

We ourselves agreed with the values ​​of the investor, and this is how a new boutique tourist settlement was created, surrounded by the picturesque nature of Maona, inspired by the history of former Maona and the wider region.

It consists of a central building, which houses the reception, a multi-purpose hall, a SPA and a large terrace with a restaurant that serves the smaller houses or cottages. There are only 11 cottages, which can host 26 guests. Guests also have access to a large swimming pool with a bar and three cottages also have their own private pool. All the properties have a pergola and outdoor arrangement, which includes a summer kitchen, dining room, relaxation corner and sun terrace.

The main building has been completely reconstructed, and in order to provide space for additional contents, was given a stone plinth, which is connected to the existing stone retaining walls.

Smaller buildings received their own identity, which is a modern interpretation of traditional structural elements. The stone from the ruins of the former Maona has been reused and sunk into the concrete structure, which was later rough-hewn.

The stone also appears in the paved paths, along which benches made of wood from the former wooden structure are placed. The fences and pergolas take on the color of the former brick, with which the terraces of the individual houses are also paved.