The project is part of a new built garden neighbourhood in Prague 8 Dablice which has been developed by a small family development company. The neighbourhood is laid out on a dense 150 people per hectare masterplan. The site comprises of mixed type of units ranging from apartments to terrace houses of different sizes. Three architects have been commissioned the design of the terraces with FAM Architekti designing the first three groups, each comprising 9 units.

The architectural concept is based on repetition of typical elements with subtle deviations. With repetition comes the theme of individualization to avoid stereotypes. The individualization of a group is achieved through a simple unique colour scheme, and the individuality of a unit is enhanced through façade treatment and window composition, and vertical render grooves dividing the units. The end houses are larger than the middle ones with fenestration and bay windows on the gable ends. Each group responds to the sloping site individually. The salami effect of an endless terrace is eliminated, and each group stands out as an individual. The entrance threshold is treated as an open covered porch with an integrated cabinet for service meters which contributes to the visual identity of the scheme.

Each house has an open plan kitchen living dining space on the principal floor level, accessed from an entrance level which is partly buried underground. The upper floor typically has three bedrooms and a bathroom, with the end units having an additional en-suite shower room. The double garage on the entrance level can be individualized and partly converted to a studio, a gym, or a guest bedroom. Ventilation and natural light to the underground space is enabled via a small lightwell.

The urban concept design is by Doma-je-Doma, with two studio’s designed terrace housing by FAM Architekti and triarchitekti. The landscaping design is by triarchitekti and Ondrej Fous.

Architects: FAM Architekti
Location: Ďáblice, Praha 8, Česká republika
Authors: Pavel Nasadil, Michael Baroch / FAM Architekti
Landscape architecture: třiarchitekti a Ondřej Fous
Client: Doma-je-Doma
Start on site: 03/2021
Completion: 12/2022
Typical unit gross floor area: 168 m2
Typical unit volume: 712 m3
Consultants: Deltaplan, s.r.o.
Contractor: SPS Engineering
Photography: Alex Shoots Buildings