The story of the Franciscan monastery in Rožňava dates back to the begging of the 18th century. Due to the change of the political regime in the second half of the 20th century, it was forced to change its function and gradually began to deteriorate. Civic association Kláštor together with local activists took it upon themselves to transform the monastery into a cultural-creative center with coworking spaces, art studios, accommodation units, a cafe, and a bookshop. Our brief was to design two en suite apartment units.
A sensitive and respectful restoration of the monastery premises took place in cooperation with the local associations. Its aim was to preserve the historical value while creating spaces, which fulfill current accommodation needs. Our proposal is minimalist, highlighting the monastery´s aesthetics and atmosphere. We emphasised the use of local traditional materials. Wood in combination with restored original layers of plaster contribute to a cozy and pleasant atmosphere for guests. Necessary interventions for the bathroom and kitchen cores were kept to minimum and carefully considered in order to preserve the authenticity of the space.
