This is a project by Yono Architecture, which responds to the need to commune with nature not only in summer. The year-round summer house was built a few kilometres from the wide and wild beaches of the Baltic Sea. Its minimalist form is intended to be a backdrop to the surrounding nature.
Yono Architecture studio designed two such cottages side by side. The buildings are located 4 kilometres from the coast near the Stilo lighthouse, in a small coastal village. The cottages were built on a plot of 6,000 square metres. This is a large space providing the opportunity for comfortable relaxation, tranquillity and contemplation.
As architects, we attempt to relate to a specific place. The oldest type of buildings in Kashubia were wooden cottages (“chëcz”), and their appearance was characterised by simplicity and compactness. We could not do otherwise,” emphasises Sebastian Marach of Yono Architecture.
The year-round summer house was designed to achieve the closest possible correlation with the surroundings. The building, which has a simple spatial layout with an elongated, gabled roof and modern architectural detailing, has large glazings that frame the view of nature.
On 6,000 square metres, the houses could have been situated anywhere on the plot, but our aim was to achieve the greatest possible symbiosis with the surroundings, not only for aesthetic and functional reasons, but also for ecological ones. We wanted to avoid at all costs cutting down trees, which were the greatest value of the site. We wanted the house not to take their place, but to create a unity with them,” adds architect Sebastian Marach.
The houses are built in a timber-frame system, mostly from natural materials. Their minimalist form is intended to be resistant to architectural trends. The timeless character is intended to make the houses age well in a harsh forest environment. The façade is made of Scandinavian pine. Wood also appears on the inside. The beams and soffit complement the walls finished with natural clay plaster from Santerra. Due to its properties and ecological composition, clay contributes to a healthy microclimate in the building and has a positive effect on acoustics.
The entrances to the houses are located on the north side. The opposite side of the block is distinguished by large glazed walls. Another glazing is located in the dining area, where the architects designed a kind of bay window with a round table and chairs. The largest living area is connected to the kitchen, dining area and lounge area. The houses have mezzanine floors on which the bedrooms are designed. When waking up in the morning, one can observe nature.
design: Yono Architecture(www.yonoarchitecture.com)
photo: Karol Kacperski Photography
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