HIŠA DENK

Hiša Denk

• Zgornja Kungota, Slovenia 2025
• Architetto: Boštjan Matula, AB objekt studio
• Interior design: Gregor Vračko & AB objekt studio

At Hiša Denk, every element, from the cuisine to the architecture, tells a story of returning home after years abroad. In this serene corner of Slovenia, chef Gregor Vracko, who honed his craft in some of the world’s finest kitchens, has created a restaurant where gastronomy, design and nature exist in perfect balance. More than a Michelin-starred dining destination, Hiša Denk forms the heart of a larger retreat surrounded by Park Denk, a landscaped haven of tall grasses, still water and native plants. Designed in collaboration with architect Boštjan Matula of AB objekt studio, the ensemble blends fine dining, architecture and landscape into a single, harmonious experience. “The interior should calm you; if even one piece disturbs me, I don’t want to be in that room,” says Vracko. In Park Denk’s wellness area, Tribù’s Vis-à-Vis loungers, Dunes low tables and Pure sofas invite guests to unwind within the greenery — a continuation of the calm, timeless aesthetic that defines this place. On the terraces of Hiša Denk, Vis-à-Vis sofas, Ukiyo lounge chairs, Otto low tables and Nomad poufs echo the same natural refinement. “On the terrace stand pieces by Tribù — not because they’re fashionable, but because,” Vracko says, “they’re already perfect; you can’t improve them.” Here, beauty lies in simplicity, in spaces that age gracefully and invite quiet reflection. A place where authenticity, craftsmanship and nature come together in perfect stillness.