On the outskirts of Hrubá Skála, a town located in a protected region of the Czech Republic known as ‘Bohemian Paradise’, NEW HOW architects has designed a house that makes the most of its idyllic setting.
Designed by NEW HOW architects, this modern weekend house is located on the outskirts of Hrubá Skála, Czech Republic, in a protected landscape known as ‘Bohemian Paradise’. Combining traditional and modern elements, the single-storey, timber-clad structure is set on a gently sloping plot, and is surrounded by a mixture of historical and modern family houses.
The floor plan takes the form of an open V, a deliberate move that mirrors the constricted shape of the plot and maximises panoramic views of the landscape. While the gable roof pays homage to the region’s architectural heritage, the house’s kinked longitudinal configuration injects a distinctly modern flavour.
Upon entering the dwelling, visitors are greeted by expansive views to the south framed by the ruins of medieval castle Trosky. The living room with an inserted floor, a children’s room, and a bedroom, are all oriented in this direction. A terrace extends the main living area into the landscape, creating a seamless transition from inside to outside.
CLT panels are used to form the house’s main structure with a timber truss supporting the roof. The basement is constructed from concrete blocks, with all visible parts lined with local stone, blending the dwelling into its sloping terrain. A metal standing-seam roof combines durability with an rural/agricultural aesthetic. The highly unstable sloping site necessitated the use of eighteen 800mm-diameter foundation piles.
Credits
Architect
NEW HOW architects
Main contractor
Stavix
Piling contractor
Geoindustrie
CLT panels
DEKWOOD
Flooring
Forbo
Sanitaryware
Grohe
Light fixtures
Lodes
Fireplace stove
Romotop
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