House on the edge of a new development adjacent to the forest was created by modifying and expanding an unfinished shell & core building. It consists of a two-storey living area and a ground floor extension with a swimming pool and wellness. The mutual configuration of both volumes creates space for an outdoor terrace, that can be shaded with a light pergola. The aim of the proposal was to take advantage of the unique location overlooking the Prague skyline and the nearby natural monument. The house has two faces. Towards the street it is closed, inaccessible, protects the privacy of its inhabitants. To the south it opens towards the garden and uses sunlight in winter months. The façade uses subtle contrast of structures between the bottom and the top mass, this principle is reflected also in the interior design. An important part of the design is the garden concept, which blends into the forest on the boundary of the plot and is in natural symbiosis with architecure of the house.

“The sun never knew how great it was until it hit the side of a building”. Louis Kahn
The key to the interior design is the dialogue of space, light, materials and textures. The windows of the main volume blur the interface between the interior and exterior and offer attractive views of the surroundings.The extension can be optically and physically connected to the exterior using large sliding windows, the surrounding landscape becomes an integral part of the interior. The main motif of the pool is zenital lighting. The light falls along a wall lined with natural stone, emphasizing its structure and shimmering on the water surface. Just above it, a low window faces the Zen garden at the northwest corner of the plot. Thanks to the terrain configuration, it offers outside views when swimming in the pool, but does not allow inward views. Emphasis is placed on natural materials - walnut veneer and Italian limestone, which are combined with silky white surfaces of built-in furniture.