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Žilina Region, Slovakia
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Studio House
Žilina Region, Slovakia
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2024
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
BUDGET
$100K - 500K
This prefabricated modular home is designed for remote landscapes where architecture must balance physical presence with environmental restraint. Conceived as a repeatable system, the house is manufactured off-site and assembled on location to reduce construction time, site disturbance, and material waste.
The building consists of three prefabricated timber modules organized around a central thermal concrete core. The volume is positioned partly embedded in the terrain and partly projected above the valley, reducing its visual impact while preserving open views. This dual condition shapes both the spatial experience and the project’s relationship to the surrounding landscape.
The plan is organized as a clear daily loop, prioritizing efficiency and intuitive use. Living and working spaces are oriented toward the southwest to maximize daylight and views, while the more intimate sleeping zone faces east. Circulation follows the natural rhythm of the day, reducing unnecessary floor area while maintaining spatial clarity.
Structurally, the modules are designed as open spans without internal columns, enabling flexible layouts and future expansion through the addition of further modules. This is achieved through engineered laminated timber beams reinforced with glass fiber, a high-performance composite technique derived from marine and aerospace applications.
Materially, timber is combined with thermal-mass concrete and copper accents. The concrete core with an integrated fireplace helps stabilize the indoor climate, while fiber-reinforced concrete elements are used for the floors and kitchen worktops for their thinness, strength, and durability. Microcement-clad doors visually dissolve into the surrounding surfaces while remaining lightweight. Copper is reserved for elements touched by the hand, such as door handles, where its natural sheen subtly contrasts with the muted concrete and timber palette.
Rather than a one-off retreat, the project demonstrates a scalable housing system adaptable to diverse sites, combining prefabrication, structural innovation, and material efficiency.
The building consists of three prefabricated timber modules organized around a central thermal concrete core. The volume is positioned partly embedded in the terrain and partly projected above the valley, reducing its visual impact while preserving open views. This dual condition shapes both the spatial experience and the project’s relationship to the surrounding landscape.
The plan is organized as a clear daily loop, prioritizing efficiency and intuitive use. Living and working spaces are oriented toward the southwest to maximize daylight and views, while the more intimate sleeping zone faces east. Circulation follows the natural rhythm of the day, reducing unnecessary floor area while maintaining spatial clarity.
Structurally, the modules are designed as open spans without internal columns, enabling flexible layouts and future expansion through the addition of further modules. This is achieved through engineered laminated timber beams reinforced with glass fiber, a high-performance composite technique derived from marine and aerospace applications.
Materially, timber is combined with thermal-mass concrete and copper accents. The concrete core with an integrated fireplace helps stabilize the indoor climate, while fiber-reinforced concrete elements are used for the floors and kitchen worktops for their thinness, strength, and durability. Microcement-clad doors visually dissolve into the surrounding surfaces while remaining lightweight. Copper is reserved for elements touched by the hand, such as door handles, where its natural sheen subtly contrasts with the muted concrete and timber palette.
Rather than a one-off retreat, the project demonstrates a scalable housing system adaptable to diverse sites, combining prefabrication, structural innovation, and material efficiency.
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