HOUSE FOR TWO ARCHITECTS

The first own house as a laboratory of dreams and traditions. It is a blend of modern and traditional methods, clay plasters and a thatched roof, with an inserted greenhouse and a veranda that connects life inside and out. 

Area 160 m²
Project year: 2014

Principal architect Zuzana & Jan Kurz

Completion year: –

Area 160 m²
Project year: 2014
Principal architect Zuzana & Jan Kurz
Completion year: –

The concept evolved from a utopian essay full of dreams into a real, functional layout. We devoted great care to organizing the house and tried to avoid making compromises. The form arose from the placement of surrounding farm volumes, while the materials reflect both tradition and the present. We played a little with both traditional and modern building methods, combining them freely. Clay plaster alternates with wooden cladding, and traditional oak door stands next to large glass surfaces.

We experimented with a thatched roof, discovering its history, advantages and drawbacks, as well as its potential for use today.

A significant and essential feature is the inserted greenhouse, placed right inside the house. We explored its potential further here. A veranda runs around the entire house, allowing us to walk all the way around it with a cup of hot cocoa in hand.

Materials 

Oak wood  •  Glass  •  Stone  •  Clay  •  Sheep wool  •  Straw

Materials

• Oak wood
• Glass
• Stone
• Clay
• Sheep wool
• Straw

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