Atelier Above River, Kamenný P?ívoz Building, Czech Republic Architecture Competition News
Atelier Above River in Kamenný P?ívoz, CZ
20 Jan 2022
Design: HAMR Hu? Architektury Martin Rajni?
Location: Kamenný P?ívoz, Czech Republic

Atelier Above River, Kamenný P?ívoz
The drive behind this commission was a lady investor who sought Martin Martin Rajni? with the request to try and design Atelier Above River, a studio to fit among some stone houses. There was already an old stone wall on the site, defining a small area below the street level and overlooking a river valley.

To us, signs of natural architecture include variability, connection of the interior with the surrounding country, choice of natural materials, and lightness of structures related to the price. A low price was a direct part of the assignment.
HAMR Hu? Architektury Martin Rajni? therefore made a lightweight frame of 180×30 mm spruce wood profiles, integrating the renovated stone wall. The beams are doubled at the joints and bolted at the corners via plywood panel points. There is an area underneath the house which has the utility connections in it. The wooden frame is set on a pair of heat-galvanised I-profiles.
The walls and the ceiling are glazed; people inside draw the energy from the sun and the surrounding country. ?Even though I?m in a pretty house, I still find it best to look out.?

The glazing is made with single panes, enhanced with sliding thermally insulating panels. The side wall can...