House at Benešov
A wooden building located near Benešov, designed and realized by architects from Prodesi/Domesi, is a perfect example of how this type of housing can meet the highest standards, fit naturally into the landscape, look great, and be environmentally responsible.
On a slope at the end of a small village near Benešov stands a structure that is a functional example of modern wooden architecture. On one side, it is surrounded by a meadow, while on the other it is sheltered by a forest, with the terrain sharply descending down to a nearby stream, whose babbling perfectly complements the atmosphere of a place that meets the highest demands for living while also providing peace and the beauty of nature.
All rooms in the house, including the bathroom, have views into the forest, enhanced by generous windows and glass doors. In addition to the rustling leaves in the treetops, deer can also be observed from the house as they come to graze in its immediate vicinity. Thus, the residents have nature at their fingertips, even when they are inside the house.
"Our goal was to create a house that blends with its surroundings and becomes a natural part of the nature around it, without disrupting it in any way. On the contrary, it elevates its wildness and naturalness," says architect Václav Zahradníček from Prodesi/Domesi, who is the author of the design along with architect Michael Šilar. It is no wonder, then, that the project of this house was exhibited as part of the Wooden Building Salon and was also included in the Yearbook of Wooden Architecture, which is published during this festival.
With respect for the landscape
The house is single-story yet multi-level – it follows the uneven grassy terrain in which it is situated. "The slope of the roof and the house itself is based on conditions set by nature. The facade features vertical wooden cladding made from unprocessed larch boards, which connects the house even more with the surrounding nature. Only in smaller areas is the wood complemented by plaster in a light gray color," describes Zahradníček. Parking at the house is solved with an open carport attached to the house at its upper part, where there is a charging station for an electric car and space for storing firewood.
The spaces of the house offer almost 130 m², which are divided into a 4+kk layout. The three levels of the house are connected by compensating stairs. The lowest level consists of a spacious living room with a dining area, kitchen, and work nook, with an atmosphere enhanced by a fireplace on a swivel base. From the living room, one can step out onto a covered terrace that allows for year-round seating. "The living room will remind you that you are in a wooden house. There are visible steel columns with a circular cross-section in front of the windows and a wooden column near the kitchen counter," points out the architect.
From the corridor, which leads from the living room down several steps to the other levels of the building, there is a smaller study or guest room on the left, and a bathroom on the right, where one can enjoy a bath in a freestanding tub with a view of the greenery, or a shower in a shower enclosure illuminated by glass bricks. Daylight also comes into the separate toilet thanks to the glass bricks. In the "upper" part of the house, there are two bedrooms, a dressing room, and a technical room.
The interior is styled in light tones, with white walls and all interior doors, which creates a very clean impression. Warmth and coziness are provided by the wooden oak floor. The overall impression is elevated by the lighting, thought out to every detail by one of the homeowners, who is a lighting designer by profession. It adds the desired atmosphere to every corner of the house and garden. Here, we find mood lighting in pastel tones of pink and blue (Lodes), a large portable light (Brokis), which has its place on the living room floor, and when the owners sit in the evening on the sheltered terrace, they bring it there.
The outdoor facade is also illuminated; spotlights are aimed at the treetops, and a large orange Mars (LineaLight) has become the dominant feature of the otherwise wild grassy garden. The windows and metalwork elements are in black, which contrasts nicely with the otherwise light interior.
Emphasis on ecology
The wooden structure itself is by nature one of the most environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible buildings. This particular one also has photovoltaic panels installed on the roof. The house is supplied with drinking water from a well on the property, but it also utilizes so-called gray water: rainwater is collected in storage tanks and then used for flushing toilets, washing laundry, and so on.
On a slope at the end of a small village near Benešov stands a structure that is a functional example of modern wooden architecture. On one side, it is surrounded by a meadow, while on the other it is sheltered by a forest, with the terrain sharply descending down to a nearby stream, whose babbling perfectly complements the atmosphere of a place that meets the highest demands for living while also providing peace and the beauty of nature.
All rooms in the house, including the bathroom, have views into the forest, enhanced by generous windows and glass doors. In addition to the rustling leaves in the treetops, deer can also be observed from the house as they come to graze in its immediate vicinity. Thus, the residents have nature at their fingertips, even when they are inside the house.
"Our goal was to create a house that blends with its surroundings and becomes a natural part of the nature around it, without disrupting it in any way. On the contrary, it elevates its wildness and naturalness," says architect Václav Zahradníček from Prodesi/Domesi, who is the author of the design along with architect Michael Šilar. It is no wonder, then, that the project of this house was exhibited as part of the Wooden Building Salon and was also included in the Yearbook of Wooden Architecture, which is published during this festival.
With respect for the landscape
The house is single-story yet multi-level – it follows the uneven grassy terrain in which it is situated. "The slope of the roof and the house itself is based on conditions set by nature. The facade features vertical wooden cladding made from unprocessed larch boards, which connects the house even more with the surrounding nature. Only in smaller areas is the wood complemented by plaster in a light gray color," describes Zahradníček. Parking at the house is solved with an open carport attached to the house at its upper part, where there is a charging station for an electric car and space for storing firewood.
The spaces of the house offer almost 130 m², which are divided into a 4+kk layout. The three levels of the house are connected by compensating stairs. The lowest level consists of a spacious living room with a dining area, kitchen, and work nook, with an atmosphere enhanced by a fireplace on a swivel base. From the living room, one can step out onto a covered terrace that allows for year-round seating. "The living room will remind you that you are in a wooden house. There are visible steel columns with a circular cross-section in front of the windows and a wooden column near the kitchen counter," points out the architect.
From the corridor, which leads from the living room down several steps to the other levels of the building, there is a smaller study or guest room on the left, and a bathroom on the right, where one can enjoy a bath in a freestanding tub with a view of the greenery, or a shower in a shower enclosure illuminated by glass bricks. Daylight also comes into the separate toilet thanks to the glass bricks. In the "upper" part of the house, there are two bedrooms, a dressing room, and a technical room.
The interior is styled in light tones, with white walls and all interior doors, which creates a very clean impression. Warmth and coziness are provided by the wooden oak floor. The overall impression is elevated by the lighting, thought out to every detail by one of the homeowners, who is a lighting designer by profession. It adds the desired atmosphere to every corner of the house and garden. Here, we find mood lighting in pastel tones of pink and blue (Lodes), a large portable light (Brokis), which has its place on the living room floor, and when the owners sit in the evening on the sheltered terrace, they bring it there.
The outdoor facade is also illuminated; spotlights are aimed at the treetops, and a large orange Mars (LineaLight) has become the dominant feature of the otherwise wild grassy garden. The windows and metalwork elements are in black, which contrasts nicely with the otherwise light interior.
Emphasis on ecology
The wooden structure itself is by nature one of the most environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible buildings. This particular one also has photovoltaic panels installed on the roof. The house is supplied with drinking water from a well on the property, but it also utilizes so-called gray water: rainwater is collected in storage tanks and then used for flushing toilets, washing laundry, and so on.
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