Focused on the reconstruction of castles, palaces, fortresses, towers, and other cultural heritage sites that today remain in ruins, Projekt Feniks has developed one of the most comprehensive databases of castles, offering highly detailed and research-based digital reconstructions.

The core objective of the project is to create a graphic and written archive of architectural heritage that has been lost or severely damaged due to war, neglect, environmental conditions, or human intervention.
Through systematic investigation of surviving walls, materials, construction techniques, archaeological findings, historical photographs, archival documents, and local narratives, it becomes possible to reconstruct, document, and interpret these monuments with historical accuracy.

Over time, abandoned structures inevitably deteriorate. Mortar erodes under rain exposure, timber decays, and roofs collapse.
Decorative and architectural elements are often removed, repurposed, or lost. In some cases, new ownership or development leads to partial or total demolition.
Even when left untouched, water penetration, frost expansion, and structural fatigue gradually weaken the masonry, leading to cracks, material loss, and eventual collapse.

As vegetation overtakes the site, fallen elements become covered by organic matter and slowly reintegrate into the landscape. What once defined a region’s identity gradually returns to nature and risks disappearing not only physically, but also from collective memory.

Projekt Feniks seeks to counter this process by preserving knowledge, reconstructing lost forms through research, and reinforcing awareness of Slovenia’s architectural and cultural legacy.

Our Mission:

Respect for our past allows us to understand our history.
Dedication focusing on every detail and recovering each piece of the puzzle.
Strength to fight back the irresponsibility and ignorance that destroy fairy tales.
Love for bringing old memories back, revaluing their importance.
Patience to read each stone, or marks on the bricks and understand it.
Wisdom enabling us to put every piece together.
Inspiration to rewrite a new chapter in the story of each monument.

Passion the word that defines everything written above.

From an early age, he demonstrated a strong interest in artistic and intellectual disciplines such as painting, music, literature, history, and modern technology. Among these, castles and medieval history consistently stood at the center of his curiosity, shaping a lifelong fascination with architectural heritage.

Following his second trip to Europe, fascinated by architecture, art, history, and heritage, he enrolled at the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism at the University of Buenos Aires. During his studies, he independently developed advanced skills in architectural design software, which later became essential for producing complex 3D models and historically grounded digital reconstructions.

In 2005, he collaborated with the Center for Urban Archaeology at the same faculty, marking his first structured engagement with archaeological research and restoration practices. Archaeology had, in fact, been the alternative academic path he considered before fully committing to architecture.

A formative moment occurred in 2008 during a visit to the fortress of São José da Ponta Grossa in Brazil. This experience significantly strengthened his interest in cultural heritage conservation and restoration, directing his focus toward the study of ruined historical structures.

Finally he completed his architectural studies in Italy, at the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Trieste.
Focusing his final thesis on Školj Castle, for which he developed a restoration proposal grounded in historical research, architectural analysis, and conservation principles.

That marked a decisive turning point. He defined his professional direction: integrating modern digital technology with meticulous architectural investigation, historical research, and restoration strategies rooted in respect for authenticity and material integrity.
In 2013, he founded Projekt Feniks – Transcending Heritage, establishing a long-term initiative dedicated to the documentation, digital reconstruction, and revaluation of ruined architectural heritage.

After few years, he began traveling extensively across Europe. These journeys were not touristic in nature, but systematic research expeditions. He visited castles, fortresses, palaces, and medieval ruins throughout the Balkans, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, the Baltic region, and the Nordic countries. By studying construction techniques, conservation methodologies, and restoration strategies in heritage contexts, he developed a comparative understanding of heritage management and preservation practices across Europe.

Through continuous fieldwork, research, exhibitions, public lectures, and digital reconstructions, his work seeks not only to visually recover lost monuments, but also to strengthen cultural awareness, responsibility, and historical identity connected to Europe’s architectural heritage.