Cottage Domažlice
Study 2025
Project 2025
Ing. arch. Nikola Bisová, Ing. arch. Jan Gabriel
The brief was to create a cabin for two that could also welcome guests and offer them its space.
On a small plot with strict limits on footprint, we searched for a balance between compactness and full comfort — a home that opens its arms to both residents and visitors, while wasting no space and using every corner with purpose and care.
The design resulted in a structure that resonates with the scale and calm of the surrounding landscape. Its form settles naturally into the terrain, respecting the rhythm of the sloping site and creating a place for quiet moments with views of the countryside.
It feels cohesive and inviting — simple in shape, harmonious in its relationship to the environment, yet open to living close to nature.
Important elements :
1
Placement on the plot
The cabin is positioned in the centre of the eastern part of the site, creating a series of connected garden nooks on three sides. The terrain slopes northwards, revealing a view of the town. From the terrace and the living area, the scenery of rooftops and greenery unfolds.
2
Proportions of the cabin and the landscape
The cabin respects the scale of its surroundings and gently relates to the character of the landscape through its form and materiality. It does not seek to dominate; instead, it creates a welcoming atmosphere and a well-considered base that naturally resonates with the environment.
3
Layout
The layout is clearly organised, with a distinct separation between the day and night zones. The living area opens naturally toward the landscape, forming a sensitive relationship between the interior and its surroundings.
4
Materiality
The timber structure carries the warmth and authenticity of a traditional cottage. The sheet-metal roof, extending beyond the façade, frames the building and lends it a sense of lightness, openness and a subtle, harmonious expression.
