Wood House

Private houses

Main House
Building Area
232 m2
Total Area
335 m2
Living Space
238 m2
Bath House
Building Space
103 m2
Total Area
1623 m2
Living Space
112 m2
This 1200 sq.m. site is split in half by a shallow ravine, and sits beside a forest bordering the shore of an existing lake.  The task is to construct two 185×202 timber buildings.  The shape of the main house is divided into two divergent and opposing parts, giving the house a dynamic edge.

Large, stained glass windows are stretched out to the full height of the ceiling, and have vertical accents to balance with horizontal divides in the walls. A solution was made to sheathe the roof, balcony walls, and verandas with white sheeting that represents sails; this has an additional effect on the dynamics and the lightweight character of the facade.

 

 

The architecture of the Bath House (the second structure) is distinguished by a more static and rigid composition. The volume is absolutely symmetrical, with the central place is occupied by a diamond-shaped showcase that opens a beautiful view from the lounge to a lake and church. The opposite side (to the east) of the building is occupied by a summer kitchen with a barbecue area. Both buildings are connected by a common terrace from the deck. The integrity of two structures with different and opposite compositions is ensured by homogeneous materials, helping the shapes of the houses to be perceived as a whole.

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