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In August 2012, the investor purchased a monumentally protected dilapidated timber house in the middle of a village conservation area. A detailed survey revealed the desperate technical condition of the vast majority of the structures. The inevitable replacement of degraded elements to such an extent was deemed by the heritage conservationists as an irreversible loss of the authenticity of the house, which led to the removal of its heritage protection.
In the realization of the new timber house, we aimed to maximize the preservation of the original material and structural solutions, construction principles, and individual elements typical for this region. The timber structures will be externally finished and pointed with lime after reshaping. Consequently, the striking novelty of the small rural building will be appropriately subdued.
The internal layout has been adjusted to contemporary needs with respect to traditional schemes. The interior, largely comprising significant structural elements, is complemented by small "non-traditional" elements, with the effort to avoid both extremes - an authentic historicizing interior and a contemporary modern interior based on contrast.
The final form was significantly influenced by the experience, sensitive and humble approach of all craftsmen, supported by the unusually enlightened approach of the investor, who was willing to place trust in all parties involved.