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
Respect for the working-class context
The project is based on the character of the original workers' colony - it preserves the street line, typical height and proportions of the house. The morphology and material concept of the front facade honors the historical context and local identity.
2
New courtyard shield
The gable facade facing the courtyard now opens up significantly through large windows, connecting the main living room and terrace with the courtyard and garden. The living space thus expands beyond the boundaries of the original floor plan.
3
Opening barns towards the garden
The original barns remain in their rough form, but they are now opened up to the garden. This creates a visual and functional connection between the individual parts of the property and at the same time new possibilities for use - for example, for seating, a summer kitchen or smaller social events.
4
Use of birch plywood in the interior
The interior furniture was designed from birch plywood, which gives the space a clean, contemporary expression. The material's lightness and subtle pattern support the overall sobriety and visual coherence of the design.
