The holiday house project started
years ago when a family of five decided to acquire a property located in the
North East of Latvia next to the picturesque Aluksnes Lake. When the architects
at AB3D were approached to design a new house, the place was already well
established with several buildings, old and newly planted trees standing on the
plot.
The new building is a
contemporary villa designed to complement the surrounding landscape. It sits on
the slope, making only one level of the two-level structure visible from the
access road. Curvy topography of the place demanded reverse functional order, hence
bedrooms and other private functions, including fireplace area and wine cabinet,
are placed on the ground level, but living rooms with the dining area and
kitchen are organised on the second level. The idea of the third level in a
form of viewing platform was developed during the construction works.
All materials used in construction
and cladding are chosen for long-term use and include concrete, glass and
thermowood. Most of the furniture – cabinets, wardrobes, kitchen and others –
are part of the architectural design and provide the connection between
architecture and interior. The elegance of modern rural living is accentuated
by furniture, a comfortable and light design classic.
A significant functional element
of the house is number of terraces, open and closed, located near different
functional areas and providing intimate atmosphere in close vicinity of nature.
Considering volume and details, the whole architectural concept is both,
compact and monumental.