Family house in the center of Pec pod Snezkou
The plot is located in the town of Pec pod Sněžkou, directly along the main road, where the surrounding development is densest. It is close to the town center and is flanked by the road on one side and the Zelený Stream on the other. To the south, a steep, densely forested hill rises. Beyond the Zelený Stream, at the edge of the slope, a pedestrian trail offers beautiful views of the valley. The plot has a triangular shape.
The placement of the house was guided primarily by respect for the street lines. In this area, the development becomes more dispersed, and when looking into the valley, multiple edges defining the street are visible. This principle is also reflected in the shape of the house – the upper floor is slightly rotated in relation to the ground floor. By positioning the house close to the edge of the plot, a larger private garden is created. The stepped massing provides a covered entrance on the street side and a terrace area in the garden. Otherwise, the house does not draw attention to itself in terms of form or materials. The traditional gabled roof is covered with standing seam metal, while the ground floor and upper floor differ both functionally and materially.
Author: Michal Rouha
Cooperation: Lucia Kanderova, The Hong Nhung
Visuals: Pavel Vinter, ZAN Studio
Location: Pec pod Snezkou, CZ