02_Salt pyramid
Sečovlje Salina Nature Park / 2020
The concept is based on a characteristic element of the Salina landscape seen in an old photograph – a salt hummock in the shape of a pyramid. It stood out against the general background, which consisted of the sky, strips of soil and grass, mountains, and water. It was the most striking and recurring element, reminiscent of the uniqueness of these places and the occupation of its inhabitants.
Therefore, as a new architectural object that draws attention to the ruin of the salt-pan house and helps prevent its further destruction, I decided to create a white pyramid raised above the ground, covering the ruin and remotely resembling one of the salt hummocks. The goal was to create a simple, neat, and heartwarming object that refers to the history of the place.
The pyramid is raised above the ground and rests on columns of CLT. The columns are placed at a small distance from the ruins, so as not to touch or lean on them. The roof itself consists of a structure made of CLT and white reclaimed agricultural mesh fabric. This allows for the creation of the image of a white pyramid while maintaining the transparency of the object and ensuring normal air circulation beneath it.
