7 Floors House by Malý Chmel

The house is designed as a vertical cave of light nestled in a sloping garden. It features interconnected spaces of varying sizes, heights, and lighting conditions, forming a continuous, flowing interior. These adaptable areas offer diverse light settings, views, and levels of intimacy, with curtains enabling further spatial and lighting adjustments. Openings between spaces create glimpses into other areas or the garden, making the house feel larger than the small plot permits. The structure consists of an “inner sculpture”—a concrete framework of walls and slabs—enclosed by an outer shell. The lower levels are made of concrete, while the upper levels use ceramic blocks. The irregular pentagonal footprint reflects the site’s topography and views. Despite the small 63 m² footprint, the house provides 143 m² of usable space, leaving ample garden area. The house spans seven levels. The ground floor houses shared spaces—kitchen, dining, and living areas. The second level includes the entrance, followed by children’s rooms on the third and fourth levels. The upper levels feature a bathroom (fifth), a study (sixth), and the master bedroom (seventh). A triangular staircase connects the levels.