The house with a view of the mountains, designed by Stempel & Tesař architekti, was built near the town of Klatovy in the Czech Republic. The property makes full use of the natural topography and the beautiful panoramic views. Furthermore, it offers residents privacy, contact with nature literally at their fingertips, and a functional and well-thought-out layout.
A house with a view of the mountains
The house stands on the edge of a forest, on the outskirts of a small village near Klatovy. The architects from Stempel & Tesař architekti decided not to level the plot – instead, they used the slope of the land to their advantage. One of the storeys has been sunk into the ground, making the entire structure appear much lower. Furthermore, this positioning affords the residents greater privacy, whilst the surrounding landscape is closer to the household than ever before.
The inverted interior layout and the plot’s advantages
The garage and entrance area are situated by the access road, on the lower level of the property. A paved path leads to the living area. The interior layout deviates from typical designs. On the lower storey, which is partially sunk into the ground, there are three bedrooms with en-suite facilities, each offering direct access to the garden. Meanwhile, a staircase running along the east wall leads upstairs to the open-plan living area. Glazed walls on the north and south sides allow residents to admire the beautiful natural surroundings. The entire interior is dominated by a high ceiling that extends all the way up to the roof.
A house with mountain views – loggias and terraces
Large glass panels lead to loggias situated along both the longer sides of the building. On the north side, the loggia flows seamlessly into a spacious terrace with a seating area beneath the canopy of mature trees. This space is ideal for summer gatherings in the open air. The south-facing loggia, in turn, helps to keep the interior cool on hot days, whilst offering a peaceful retreat with views of the surrounding hills and mountains.
Contrast in finishing materials
The ground floor was constructed from ceramic hollow blocks finished with grey plaster, which blends exceptionally well with the surroundings and the rest of the building. Its upper section is clad in titanium-zinc sheet metal, whose metallic surface reflects the changing light and colour of the sky. The interiors are dominated by a light colour palette, wood and stone.
design: Stempel & Tesar architekti
architects: Ján Stempel, Jan Jakub Tesař
collaboration: Aleš Herold
house area: 175 sq m
photographs: Filip Šlapal
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