The main task during the design process was solving two significant problems. The initial problem was the character of the building itself. The owners are fond of smoother, traditional buildings. However, we stuck by our preference of relevant, more enduring architecture and tried to create a design that would effectively convince them of the livability and elegance of a modern, clean-cut building. For this reason, we have chosen the harmony of concrete, wood and stone for the building’s facade, molded into a minimalist style.
The second problem was the building-site’s connection with the neighboring buildings. What solution to choose for visual separation? We chose to employ sizable, but functional shear walls.
By utilizing the site’s natural droop, split-level elevation was an obvious solution. This way, we have devised a geometry that was imposing, while not too high.
We have fine-tuned the layout for the normal conduct of a family with two children, with a spare bedroom for guests. When maximizing the ergonomy of the building, we had to reach a slight compromise, since the local Buiding Act prohibits facade widths exceeding 20 meters. This is why there is no direct access to the kitchen.