In a picturesque corner of Kashubia, a house has been built that consciously blends into the local landscape without compromising on the ambitions of contemporary architecture. The building was designed by Pracownia Bc. The work included both the design of the house in a residential area and the complete interior design. The result proves thattradition can become the foundation of modernity if treated with care and understanding.
The architects based the main structure on a rectangular plan, referring to old Kashubian wooden houses. The proportions and clarity of form known from the region have been transformed in a contemporary way, and the whole has been complemented by a systematic winter garden. This is not only an aesthetic counterpoint, but a conscious move that allows the local heritage to be combined with the current needs of the residents. The house does not pretend to be a reconstruction, but develops themes known from traditional buildings, giving them a new function and scale.
The location of the building is based on the history of the plot. The former access road, which has served as an internal road since the mid-20th century, has become the axis organising the composition. Parallel to it runs a row of trees once planted by the father of the previous owner. The oldest oak tree marks the transverse direction, crossing the house at the point of two large glazed areas. It is there that the interior opens up to the surroundings, and the view leads further — towards the winter garden, the farm building and the new orchard.
The structure was designed using a frame-and-post technology, which allowed for the use of large glazing. Thanks to this, the house remains in constant contact with the landscape, regardless of the season. The changing light, the movement of clouds, greenery and snow become a natural backdrop to everyday life, and the interior responds to its surroundings without encountering unnecessary barriers.
The materials used on the façade emphasise the connection with local tradition. The burnt and brushed boards, protected with linseed oil, refer to old methods of wood preservation. The roof is covered with simple trapezoidal sheet metal, inspired by the form of rural silos. The contrast between the black structure and the white winter garden is striking but well thought out. The Victorian detail on the garden ridge is a subtle nod to Scotland, where the investor spent several years — a personal touch that does not disturb the coherence of the design.
The interior was designed with fluidity and functionality in mind. The central element is a fireplace set on the main axis of the building, reminiscent of old Kashubian houses, where the chimney was the centre of family life. From this point, the space opens up to the living area and kitchen, dominated by a three-metre island. The materials from the façade are continued here, complemented by stone used, among other things, in the worktops.
The furnishings were custom-made, creating a coherent, original set. A table with a brushed top, clay lamps with a gilded interior, blinds with a natural patina imported from India — each element has its own history and has been selected with durability and individual character in mind. The whole is complemented by individual decorations and personal mementos of the owner, which give the space an intimate, unique character. Built in Kashubia, the house has become an oasis where one can find solace from the hustle and bustle of the big city.
design: ArchitectBc
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