Focusing on the centre of the country, Murska Sobota does not stand out due to its location on the periphery. Its diversity comes from varied history and location in the Pannonian world. In terms of architecture, it cannot compete with other Slovenian cities, which is influenced by several factors. Considering the political and economic situation, Prekmurje consistently lags behind other regions. From the second half of the 20th century, after the period of Feri Novak, the development of the town was more or less spontaneous. The city grew to its limit and the identity of the place was lost. Therefore, architectural order and rules cannot be detected. This resulted in a shorter life span of traditional architecture due to natural materials (straw, clay and wood).
Residential units guarantee the right to live independently. The problem of housing, as a broader social problem combined with increased life expectancy, does not only concern the healthy and the young, furthermore vulnerable groups. The residential units on the edge of the city reflect the logic of the vernacular architecture of the area and are a step back to the basics of construction. The construction in natural materials emphasises texture, weight and the characteristic order, which originates from tradition. The design of the cultivation areas next to the residential units takes advantage of the environmental feature of quality soil and relates to the characteristic agricultural edge. Simultaneously, production and sale contribute to the financial independence of users and their integration into society.
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