Concept

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Architects: Makovský & partners; Zden?k Makovský, Daniel Makovský, Adam Sirotek

Location: Minská 214/85, 616 00 Brno-Brno-?abov?esky, Czech Republic

Area: 105.0 sqm

Project Year: 2014

Photographs: Manfred Seid, Lukas Polacek

Cooperation: Luká? Polá?ek

Structural Engineering: Projekt Holding, a.s., Brno

General Contractor: Makovský & partners, Brno

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ConceptTo present a building of a universal typology constrained by the narrow plot in urban context. To create a clear structure, to use materials and details which evoke the atmosphere of minimalist architecture.
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ReportMakovský & partners designed and built a terraced house in the Brno neighbourhood of ?abov?esky where the plots are typically narrow and constrained. Although this 105 m2 site faces a busy street we managed to create 1027 m3 of quiet comfortable space. The structure is divided into a four-story house and a one-story courtyard pavilion that meet/connect in a sunlit atrium.

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The design of clear geometrical schema is reflected in the prefab concrete structure and aims to create a universal space on each floor. The proportions of the volumes, their zoning, and the dimensions of the exterior and interior sp...