Small Houses on Pedestal sits on a triangular plot near the historic church in the rural area of Tisno, which further emphasises the identity of the site. The existing building, constructed up to the plot boundaries and lacking quality greenery, presented both a spatial and formal challenge, namely how to redesign the existing structure into a coherent architectural whole. Because the plot has an irregular, triangular shape, the project required precise organisation of volumes within the given parameters. As a result, it starts from a clear base, the ground floor, conceived as a solid stone plinth that supports the monolithic volumes of the residential units.

A Continuous Street Façade

The volumes, arranged in a row, form a continuous street façade, articulated through a playful rhythm of openings and roof planes. This composition breaks the monotony of the surrounding urban fabric, while the rooflines respond to the scale and character of neighbouring buildings.

A Shared Base for Four Rental Units

The functional concept of the stone base unites a shared garage space with multiple access points and entrances for four separate residential units, intended for tourist rental. Each unit takes shape as an autonomous entity with complete living facilities. The architects gave special attention to separate terraces with individual views and carefully positioned openings, so each unit gains light, privacy, and attractive vistas. The exposed, emphasised roofs subtly reference local architecture, while the volumes themselves take shape as clean, simple planes that emphasise the sculptural quality of the whole.

A Sculptural Composition on a Stone Plinth

The architects envisioned the volumes as an architectural sculpture resting on a solid stone plinth, forming a sculptural composition within the historic context. The modernist character comes through in the clarity of form and the reduction of details, while the stone base establishes a connection to the traditional architecture of Tisno. In this way, the combination of a stone plinth and contemporary volumes allows the project to respect the proximity of the historic ensemble while it maintains its originality and contemporary identity.