Set within the rural area, the new-built family house replaced former building of similar shape and footprint.

© Tomá? Rasl

Architects: Atelier K2

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Design Team: Ing. arch. Ji?í Polá?ek, Ing. arch. Václav ?karda

Area: 226.86 sqm

Project Year: 2013

Photographs: Tomá? Rasl, Courtesy of Atelier K2

Collaboration: Ing. arch. Mg A Tomá? Balej, Ing. arch. Eva Vopátková

Main Contractor: IPM Building spol. s. r.o.

Courtesy of Atelier K2

From the architect. Set within the rural area, the new-built family house replaced former building of similar shape and footprint.
© Tomá? Rasl

In spite of architectural inhomogeneity, gradual restructuring and devastation of original historical forms, the atmosphere of the community, especially in the central area is predominantly traditional ? rectangular buildings with pitched roofs dominate the built environment. Regardless of the fact that the site is located on the boundary between historical and modern housing, the intention was to follow the architectural principles of former traditional built environment, as advised in the local zoning regulations.

Plan 1

The house of simple traditional shape, similar to the former building in height and size, fits appropriately ...