Family House by Malý Chmel

The house’s interior concept is defined by duality. A central load-bearing wall divides the space into two halves: a spacious, open southern area with large openings and views in three directions, and a more compact northern half with two levels containing private rooms. The central staircase, illuminated by a skylight, connects these zones. Located on a unique site with views of the Šumava mountains, the house’s irregular footprint responds to the shape of neighboring property boundaries and the alignment of adjacent buildings. Its tapering southern form integrates subtly into the landscape, while the broader northern façade frames the garden. The house’s main mass, with its hipped roof, draws inspiration from a neighboring 1990s structure, aiming to complement it as a modest garden addition. At the same time, the design simplifies and refines the setting, balancing contextual sensitivity with modern architectural language shaped in collaboration with the client. The materials echo the rocky fields of the region, with the house resembling clusters of stones. Exposed concrete sandwich walls with integrated insulation, monolithic concrete ceilings and walls, and terrazzo floors define the interior. The roof and metal elements, such as window frames and shutters, are made of copper. The design emphasizes solidity and timelessness, blending naturally with the rural setting. The muted palette showcases raw materials—gray concrete paired with copper accents. Over time, these materials will age gracefully, giving the house a distinctive patina.