People's House Zaječov
People's House of Zaječov is located in the municipality of Zaječov, Beroun district, near Prague. The name Zaječov means rabbit city and it is in the emblem of the town as well.
After careful consideration and analysis of various factors, including the unique characteristics and identity of the location, it became evident that integrating the rabbit motif aligns seamlessly with design objectives. As the name of the town itself evokes imagery associated with rabbits, it presented an opportunity for us to craft a design narrative that not only resonates with the local community but also offers a distinct and memorable experience for visitors.
The village of Zaječov lacked a public space that people would perceive as the natural centre of the village. Therefore, the aim was to create a building that would help to define the disturbed context of the site m and would relate to the historical roots and local character of the simple and purposeful local architecture.
The building alterations included exterior and interior modifications, the addition of exterior staircases, ramps and paved surfaces, demolition of the existing heating facility and the construction of a warehouse and technical facilities.
Despite the simple and modern look of the interior, we wanted to achieve a classic and cosy atmosphere of a village pub. We therefore built on the traditional customs of classic village pubs and chose commonly used furnishing elements such as wall tiles, edging of building openings, wall hangers, parquet flooring folded into a tree and simple table and chair designs. When designing the atypically designed furnishings, we took inspiration from the creation of rustic furniture and used identical historical construction techniques using wedge joints.
The colour scheme of the interior is based on a natural light oak wood shade, white paintwork with complementary hunter green paint applied to the lights and a protective coating to the lower parts of the walls replacing the more costly wood panelling. Daylight is brought in during the day by three large frameless windows, into which we have fitted seating, so that people are visually in touch with the football field located opposite the pub.
Due to the fact that this was a publicly funded project, we were looking for a minimal, but distinctive and memorable solution that people would enjoy. Moreover, we followed the original principle of historic pub interiors, which is that the interior consists of purely functional furnishing elements, without unnecessary decorations and accessories. The restaurant space is therefore equipped with one simple type of table, chairs and light. The counter is simple in shape and the walls are treated with paint.
The playful reminiscence of the rabbit was used in the design of the chairs with rabbit ears and in the small elements of the furnishings, such as the tray holders, the coat rack and the windows to the kitchen and the hall. The wall shelf holders and the bar top are inspired by little twigs, i.e. the environment from which the rabbit comes. All these elements of the furniture are designed by Luka Križek - IO Studio.
The same material design is used for the communal hall, where the walls of the hall are lined with oak paneling and serve as a protective and acoustic element. The hall equipment has been modernised and appropriate toilet and cloakroom facilities have been designed. A separate club room with facilities was added. Two social flats were created on the 2nd floor to meet the needs of the municipality.
As part of the reconstruction, the outdoor parterre was also modified, where the ground in front of the entrance to the building was raised to create a paved area with author-designed outdoor furniture and a view of the opposite football field, to which Mr. Havlík, the mayor, had recently added facilities for the local football team.
After careful consideration and analysis of various factors, including the unique characteristics and identity of the location, it became evident that integrating the rabbit motif aligns seamlessly with design objectives. As the name of the town itself evokes imagery associated with rabbits, it presented an opportunity for us to craft a design narrative that not only resonates with the local community but also offers a distinct and memorable experience for visitors.
The village of Zaječov lacked a public space that people would perceive as the natural centre of the village. Therefore, the aim was to create a building that would help to define the disturbed context of the site m and would relate to the historical roots and local character of the simple and purposeful local architecture.
The building alterations included exterior and interior modifications, the addition of exterior staircases, ramps and paved surfaces, demolition of the existing heating facility and the construction of a warehouse and technical facilities.
Despite the simple and modern look of the interior, we wanted to achieve a classic and cosy atmosphere of a village pub. We therefore built on the traditional customs of classic village pubs and chose commonly used furnishing elements such as wall tiles, edging of building openings, wall hangers, parquet flooring folded into a tree and simple table and chair designs. When designing the atypically designed furnishings, we took inspiration from the creation of rustic furniture and used identical historical construction techniques using wedge joints.
The colour scheme of the interior is based on a natural light oak wood shade, white paintwork with complementary hunter green paint applied to the lights and a protective coating to the lower parts of the walls replacing the more costly wood panelling. Daylight is brought in during the day by three large frameless windows, into which we have fitted seating, so that people are visually in touch with the football field located opposite the pub.
Due to the fact that this was a publicly funded project, we were looking for a minimal, but distinctive and memorable solution that people would enjoy. Moreover, we followed the original principle of historic pub interiors, which is that the interior consists of purely functional furnishing elements, without unnecessary decorations and accessories. The restaurant space is therefore equipped with one simple type of table, chairs and light. The counter is simple in shape and the walls are treated with paint.
The playful reminiscence of the rabbit was used in the design of the chairs with rabbit ears and in the small elements of the furnishings, such as the tray holders, the coat rack and the windows to the kitchen and the hall. The wall shelf holders and the bar top are inspired by little twigs, i.e. the environment from which the rabbit comes. All these elements of the furniture are designed by Luka Križek - IO Studio.
The same material design is used for the communal hall, where the walls of the hall are lined with oak paneling and serve as a protective and acoustic element. The hall equipment has been modernised and appropriate toilet and cloakroom facilities have been designed. A separate club room with facilities was added. Two social flats were created on the 2nd floor to meet the needs of the municipality.
As part of the reconstruction, the outdoor parterre was also modified, where the ground in front of the entrance to the building was raised to create a paved area with author-designed outdoor furniture and a view of the opposite football field, to which Mr. Havlík, the mayor, had recently added facilities for the local football team.
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