Architecture studio New How has created an angular holiday home called Weekend House in Nové Hamry, Czech Republic.
The house sits within a forest in the Ore Mountains and is constructed from cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels clad in black aluminium.
Weekend House is nestled in the Czech Republic's Ore Mountains
New How designed the three-storey house to act as a lookout tower, with a square window on the upper floor that frames views of the tree-covered landscape.
"The idea of a 'lookout tower' determines the height of the house from the inside," said David Záme?ník, architect at New How.
"It should resemble a tower rather than a house and should also serve as a hideaway."
The building was designed to act as a lookout tower The lookout is on the top floor, which is within the angular roof that was designed to reduced snow loads during the winter.
This floor contains a studio, library and relaxation space.
The home has an angular roof
Below the lookout, the middle floor contains three bedrooms along with a bathroom and double-height open gallery space.
Within this double-height space is a netted area designed as a playful addition to the house. While sitting upon it, visitors can look down to the ground floor.

"The floor is partly formed by a net that establishes a connection with the lowest level both visually and acoustically and functions as a rest area," explained Záme?ník.
"It's a place where you can unleash your imaginati...