One Facet of This Czech Dwelling Feels Like a Conventional Log Cabin—the Different Has A lot of Glass

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Project Details:

Location: Nový Hrozenkov, Czech Republic

From the Architect: “This house represents contemporary modern living at its finest; originally designed for the owner of the mountain complex of Kohutka, it is inspired by traditional Wallachian architecture. The house features log construction with a saddle roof located on a sloping terrain that blends into the surrounding landscape. The design employs traditional architectural elements such as small casement windows and a pronounced roof overhang and pitch, while avoiding dormers and skylights. The eastern side carries the traditional appearance of a Wallachian log cabin, complemented on the western side with large-format glazing that opens views through several valleys.

“The development is located within the southeast a part of the lot. The home is accessed from the east, and the doorway is protected against wind and rain. The entryway leads on to the residing house. The lounge has an open ground plan, supported with panoramic home windows and an entry resulting in the western terrace. The floor ground has an workplace, a rest room, and a rest room. The quiet zone of the home is positioned within the attic. This part affords a bed room with a walk-in closet and a balcony boasting lovely views, illuminated by a gable window. The attic additionally features a second room and a rest room. The basement is accessed from the entryway. This space consists of wellness, sauna, technical and storage rooms. Because of the sloping terrain, the wellness space is of course illuminated underneath the terrace.

“The entire house is designed as a timber structure made from prefabricated sandwich panels, which were manufactured in the valley and assembled on-site in a single day. The building meets low-energy standards. It efficiently harnesses passive solar energy and is heated exclusively via a heat pump connected to underfloor heating. In winter, sunlight warms the interior even at low temperatures; while in summer, the pronounced roof overhang prevents overheating, eliminating the need for air-conditioning. The combination of modern technologies and natural principles ensures a comfortable indoor climate throughout the year.

“The constructing is based on a bolstered concrete slab. The basement is totally constructed utilizing everlasting formwork, with a monolithic ceiling above. The above-ground portion consists totally of timber development. The structure of the home combines pure custom with fashionable applied sciences and supplies, responding thoughtfully to the positioning, local weather, and purposeful necessities. It creates modern residing blended completely with the native surroundings.”