A House That Grows With the Slope // svažitý terén

Pyšely is a small town situated in the picturesque Posázaví region in the Benešov District, approximately 30 kilometers south of Prague. The first written mention of the village dates back to 1295, but its roots extend deeper into history—roughly to the turn of the 11th and 12th centuries. In 1703, Pyšely was granted town status, which it holds once again today. Thanks to its location near the Sázava River and the surrounding dense forests, it has long been a sought-after destination for both permanent residence and recreational stays. The project focuses on a plot of land bounded by Hubertova, Pod Zahrady, and Na Vráži streets. This area is zoned for the construction of single-family homes; it is situated on gently sloping terrain (with a gradient of about 10%) and offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. However, the site faces two major obstacles: a small 22/04 kV substation stands directly on the lot, and a high-voltage transmission tower is located immediately beyond its northeastern boundary. New construction in Pyšely is regulated by the zoning plan, which specifies in advance the maximum built-up area and permitted number of stories (ground floor and attic) for this lot, while standard legal regulations must also be observed. The surrounding development is diverse. House shapes, orientations, roof types, and the number of stories typically vary here. An exception is the residential complex on Údolní Street, which consists of a row of architecturally identical houses. However, this area appears almost too uniform.

A two-storey villa creates a terraced terrain, corresponding to its location on a slope.

Luxury villa on a slope with swimming pool and a terrace.

A single-family home has been built in Malšovice, Hradec Králové, combining a timeless square floor plan with a strong emphasis on the residents’ privacy. On an irregular corner lot, the building features unique roof overhangs and a well-thought-out layout that seamlessly ties in with the historical legacy of the local residential neighborhood.

A simple yet impressive family home. Its charm comes from the concrete floor "levitating" above the glass-enclosed ground floor, and its character is enhanced by the emphasis on strict geometric shapes.

With its subtle facade details, airy atrium, and summer terrace, the house provides residents with a harmonious connection to the surrounding nature.

Set amid the low-density development of the town of Rychvald, this architectural concept for a spacious single-family home masterfully defines modern luxury and functional comfort. The design is based on a dynamic composition of two intersecting cuboids that naturally divide the expansive lot into a sun-drenched family area and a completely private oasis with a pool. The distinctive colonnade, the raw beauty of monolithic concrete, and the large-format glazing blur the boundaries between the state-of-the-art interior and the surrounding nature.

A four-story villa set on a hillside, where visitors take an elevator to the top floor, where there is a luxuriously glazed living room with views of the surrounding area.

Inspired by old English architecture, the villa remains modest and subtle, yet offers a very modern and airy interior. The main living room is open across the etages up to the attic gallery, and there is also a gym on the ground floor.