COTTAGE AT LIPNO
Study 2020
Project 2021
Implementation 2023
Horní Planá
Ing. arch. Jan Gabriel, Ing. arch. Eva Svobodová
Photo: Filip Šlapal
Slightly sloping land is located in the direct vicinity of the Lipno reservoir. The location of the building on the plot is chosen so that the main living area offers a view of the water surface. The mass of the house refers to the typology of the original Sumava cottages. The black facade made of burnt larch contrasts with the light interior made entirely of spruce biodesk. The timber-framed building is based on a stone platform that flanks the building on three sides and creates a covered and uncovered terrace. The layout of the ground floor of the building is designed as an open airy space connected to the exterior, which is elevated in its main part up to the ridge of the roof. The attic contains two bedrooms and a gallery. Movable sliding wooden shutters are designed on the ground floor for a sense of security and privacy. The nature garden is dominated by a mature swamp oak.
Important elements :
1
The barn as the heart of the house
The barn is open to the rafters, showcasing the massive stonework and original carpentry, creating a social space for gatherings.
2
Contextual addition of the plot
The design also includes a new building with a gable roof, which is discreetly embedded in the terrain. It houses a parking space on the ground floor and two apartments on the first floor connected to the main garden.
3
Sensitive restoration and new layers
The original mass and envelope of the building remain. Interventions, such as a new entrance hall, mini-wellness or terrace behind the house, respect the historical structure and complement it with functions that move the house towards today's use.
4
Material moderation and emphasis on craftsmanship
The materials used: stone, stucco, oak floors, brick paving in the barn, follow local tradition. New elements, such as the black metal staircase, opt for simplicity and understatement.
