The construction of a single-family house in Radomice was the next stage in the architectural project developed by the SAN Architektura studio. Previously, two holiday homes were built on the same hill, and all three buildings share a common theme: creating architecture that does not dominate its surroundings but coexists with them, taking advantage of the natural terrain and opening up to the expansive view of the Karkonosze Mountains.
During the design work, the architects discovered that there was a disused quarry right next to the plot. This unexpected neighbour became one of the key impulses for shaping the form of the building. The house, like the previous projects, was given a shape inspired by hewn rock blocks, which look as if they had been left on the slope by nature. The diagonal ridge and square floor plan gave it a characteristic dynamism, while ensuring a compact, clear silhouette.
This form — rooted in the landscape but transformed into the language of contemporary architecture — became the starting point for further modifications, allowing the building to be adapted to the function of a year-round home.
The interior layout is subordinated to the views. Each room frames a different part of the surroundings, the most important being the panoramic, six-metre-wide window in the living area. This is where the daily life of the residents is centred. The deep window sill acts as a multifunctional platform: a place to rest, work remotely, and observe the changing weather and light. The open living area flows seamlessly into the mezzanine, enhancing the feeling of space and contact with the landscape.
An important element of the design was also the undercutting of the basement and extending it beyond the outline of the main structure. This created two terraces: one accessible directly from the living area, the other — covered — on level -1, connected to the winter garden. In this way, the house gains additional semi-private spaces that can be used for most of the year.
The building was constructed using brick technology, and the façade and roof were finished with Siberian larch. The wood, exposed to UV rays, began to patinate naturally, allowing the house to blend in with its surroundings more and more with each passing season. The stone plinth reinforces the impression of material consistency and subtly refers to the nearby quarry.
Equally important was the landscaping. The owners wanted to preserve the existing vegetation and avoid artificial interference with the terrain. The paths and driveways were finished with fine aggregate, which allowed the natural character of the place to be maintained and the visual impact of the investment to be reduced.
In total, the house in Radomice has 196 square metres of usable space.
design: SAN Architektura Rafał Oleksik
photos: MichałDrapała
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