Architecture practice Studio Onu has blended local craft and materials with an agricultural aesthetic to create this home on a working farm in Poland.
Named Dom Las ? meaning Forest House in Polish ? Basel-based Studio Onu drew on the home's location in Poland's Kashubian region to create a simple dwelling that would feel "in harmony" with the surrounding trees and the area's vernacular architecture.
A circular fire pit separates the two buildings
"In today's world, it's becoming increasingly rare to come across traditional Kashubian houses that embody the archetypical inspiration for this project," Studio Onu founder Kuba Tomaszczyk told Dezeen.
"Many of the existing homes are either run-down, abandoned, or soon to be replaced with new developments," he added. "I strongly believe that for this local culture to survive, it needs to be updated." The home is comprised of two barn-like structures
Dom Las is comprised of two barn-like brick structures, one containing the residential spaces and the other an agricultural store, which are separated by a fire pit.
In the main building, a central fireplace nods to the traditional role of a hearth at the centre of the home, dividing an en-suite bedroom to the south from a living, dining and kitchen area to the north.
A fireplace is at the centre of the living room
A small ladder leads up to an additional sleeping area beneath an exposed wooden ceiling, organised around a glazed chimney stack wi...