At the beginning, we found 660 square meters site in close proximity to forest with a beautiful view of Bratislava. The challenge was to fit in two separate family houses with gardens. Moreover, the site has slight elevation differences. 

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Architects: Compass Atelier

Location: Brusnicová, 831 01 Bratislava, Slovakia

Area: 660.0 sqm

Project Year: 2014

Photographs: Pavel Melu?, Pavel Melu? - House B

At the beginning, we found 660 square meters site in close proximity to forest with a beautiful view of Bratislava. The challenge was to fit in two separate family houses with gardens. Moreover, the site has slight elevation differences. 
© Pavel Melu? - House B

The site was divided into two equal parts, 330 meters for house. Both buildings have very similar basic floor plans and layout; on the other hand each house is different. The clients had very various priority lists, which resulted in individual architecture of each house.

© Pavel Melu?

What do the two houses have in common"?Site area ? both 330 m²?Built-up area vs site area ratio (62 m² / 60m²) with the maximum use of space?Floor space 180 m² ?Interior in close connection to the garden ?Central staircase circulation?No fence, just front garden at the street boundary - both facades follow the street line, which i...