Studzienno27 was built on a site that imposes more constraints than it offers design freedom. The plot, situated on the edge of the Stołowe Mountains National Park and largely covered in forest and heathland, necessitated precise decisions: where to build, how to position the structures, and how much space to leave to nature. The result is four wooden holiday homes that do not attempt to dominate the landscape, but adapt to its existing structure.
Kuba Woźniczka of Kameleonlab is responsible for the concept of the buildings. The decision to limit interference with the site was established as early as the initial analysis stage. A significant part of the plot remains untouched; these are woodland and heathland areas where the developer has ruled out any development. In practice, this meant designing ‘amongst’ the existing vegetation rather than clearing it away.
The houses were positioned at an angle to one another, a result of the need to reconcile several requirements simultaneously: access to natural light, the preservation of privacy, and unobstructed views of the forest. Instead of an axial, orderly layout, a more dispersed composition emerged, closer to the natural topography of the site.
The choice of CLT technology was a consequence of these principles. Wood accelerated the construction process, minimised noise within the Natura 2000 site, and at the same time introduced a material that remains consistent with its surroundings both visually and functionally. The façades were finished with black boards, complemented by accents in shades of yellow, burgundy and dark green. The single-pitched roofs allowed a departure from the repetitive ‘modern barn’ scheme, and the form of the buildings was adapted to the proportions of the site and its relationship with the surrounding vegetation.
Interiors with a distinctive character
Madde Studio is responsible for the interior design. The four houses have an identical functional layout, but differ in their use of colour, materials and detailing. This is most evident in the kitchens, which create a different atmosphere in each house: ranging from more subdued to bolder, contrasting combinations.
The interiors are based on structural timber and plywood, combined with microcement, ceramics and metal. The materials have been selected to age well and not require frequent replacement. When designing the interiors, the designers did not follow short-lived trends, but opted for simple solutions and durable combinations.
Furnishings were a key element of the process. Much of the furniture and accessories came from second-hand sources: auctions, flea markets and private collections. The designers completed the interiors in stages, responding to what they were actually able to find. This approach is evident in the details: individual chairs of various origins, 1970s lamps and small furnishings that do not create a uniform ‘style’, but build a more natural, less stylised space.
At the same time, many decisions were made as early as the construction stage, without full visualisations. This required greater trust between the client and the designers, but it helped avoid the effect of a “closed-off” interior at the design stage. Instead, a space was created that is the result of a process and successive decisions, rather than a single, pre-determined scenario.
Architecture as a frame
Studzienno27 does not attempt to dominate the landscape or impose order upon it. The site’s boundaries – namely the presence of woodland, heathland and the natural topography – have become an asset here. A key strength of the site is the vast area of land that has been left untouched. The four houses have become mere points around which nature continues to thrive.
Studzienno27 is a project in which architecture serves as a framework: it defines boundaries, but does not take control of what matters most – the relationship with the surroundings and nature.
For more information, visit: https://studzienno27.com.
architecture: Kameleonlab
interior design: Madde Studio
team: Maja Górowska, Karolina Koryniowska and Kamila Potocka
interior photography: Maciej Stacherski (whiteMAD)
exterior photography: Maja Bułkowska
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