Traditional rural architecture Czech dwelling Modern pine-lined homes are a contrast to the old. interiors at Casa de mi Luna, a home designed by architecture practice Studio Circle Growth.
Due to its location on the edge of the Česky Kras nature reserve southwest of Prague, the project was required to visually blend in with the local vernacular, with regulations specifying a simple gable-roof form with rounded eaves.
Adopting these requirements Studio Circle Growth Subverting them then on the inside, where the open and bright living areas replace the traditional compartmentalisation in rural homes.
“When I saw the paper that contained the morphological regulations, I thought, what a drag. A symmetrical gable with a predetermined pitch of 35 to 45 degrees. Prescribed length-to width ratios. Prescribed colours. Studio Circle GrowthMartin Zizka is the founder of.
Zizka said that it felt right when they saw the symmetrical, red gable roofs protruding from the landscape in front of other houses.
The interior is light, airy and organised organically.
Casa de mi Luna’s construction is made of prefabricated straw and wood panels that are quickly assembled on-site.
Studio Circle Growth, in an effort to use local materials whenever possible, finished the exterior using larch planks as a base and lime render on top. The roof is covered with a traditional tile called bobrovka.
The interior of the house is organized around a large, open-plan dining, kitchen and living area. There’s also a staircase with a glazed tiled fireplace.
Zizka stated that the entire central bay was open. This allowed the space where the two halves are connected vertically, to breathe and be bathed in light.
The staircase is a key feature that not only links the two floors, but also separates the ground level into functional zones which are distinct and open yet interconnected,” he said.
The interior walls of the first floor are covered in stucco white, while the upper level is lined with pine-plywood, which covers the arched apex on the roof.
Zizka said, “We decided to negotiate a collar tie made of arched plywood with our structural engineers. We could then cover it in a seamless manner.”
Dezeen has recently featured a number of other homes in Czech Republic. red timber-clad cabin by Byró Architekti, You can also read about the advantages of using undulating, grass-topped home on the edge of a forest by RO_AR.
The photographs are by Fredrik Frendin.
