The municipality of Poříčany is located in the Kolín district, northeast of the town of Český Brod. The site, with a total area of 1,009 m², is situated in the northwestern part of the village within its peripheral development zone. It was created by subdividing an originally elongated plot into smaller parcels, resulting in a linear arrangement of detached family houses along a single access road. A key advantage of this location is its partial separation from the main body of the village, providing a degree of privacy.

The building site consists of two parcels and is located in the southern part of the development area. It is accessible from the north via a gravel road. The terrain slopes դեպի the south, offering views of the adjacent open fields. The panorama towards the southeast is complemented in the distance by mature greenery, which naturally screens views toward the village center.

To the east, the plot adjoins an already developed parcel with mature coniferous trees located close to the boundary. On the western side, it borders an existing family house. The total elevation difference across the site is approximately 5.5 meters.

The plot is subject to spatial regulations defined by the local zoning plan. These specify the maximum building height (two above-ground floors plus an attic), the ratio of built-up area to green space (maximum 1:3), and the roof character – a pitched roof with non-reflective roofing material.

The key design principles responding to the site context include the southern orientation and slope of the plot, access from the elevated northern side, preferred views ranging from southeast to southwest, and the diverse character of the surroundings to the west and north. On the eastern side, the site is naturally defined by medium-height greenery.

Positioning the house in the northern part of the plot allows for optimal use of the south-facing garden. Due to the significant level difference, the building is partially embedded into the slope, and the interior spaces are organized across two height levels. The entrance floor aligns with the main access level, while the lower, partially recessed floor maintains direct contact with the garden.

For practical and thermal-performance reasons, the mass is divided into two volumes – the family house and a separate garage with a workshop. Their subtle relationship and placement define a clearly articulated entrance forecourt. The composition of the house and garage, with roofs oriented inversely to one another, creates a distinctive exterior silhouette reminiscent of a trumpet or megaphone. This principle is reflected in the overall functioning of the building – in its controlled opening and closing towards the surroundings. It is expressed through the concentration of window openings primarily on the northern and southern façades, as well as in the movement sequence from the entrance forecourt, through the interior spaces, to the southern terrace and garden.

To optimize daylight conditions and orientation, the southern façade is rotated differently at each level according to its function. The upper entrance level, containing bedrooms and a study, is oriented more towards the east, allowing morning sunlight to naturally activate these spaces. In contrast, the lower level with the living area, kitchen, and dining space is oriented more towards the west, ensuring sunlight remains present until the evening hours.

The rotation of the volumes is achieved by recessing the façades within the overall mass of the building. Structural overhangs provide natural shading for the southern windows, balcony, and terrace.

The family house is composed of two distinct volumes. The first, smaller structure positioned closer to the street contains a garage with an adjoining workshop. It can be accessed either directly from the adjacent road or from the generous semi-public/semi-private entrance forecourt located beneath the canopy.

This entrance area is designed as the main representative approach to the house, providing parking space for two cars intended for clients and frequent family visitors. The canopy, placed at the junction of the two volumes, shelters both the main entrance to the house and the garage entry. This arrangement allows a comfortable dry transition between the garage and the residential building.

The main entrance leads to the above-ground floor, entering a vestibule with integrated storage. This space continues into a central circulation area with a staircase. From here, two children’s bedrooms, a home office with occasional guest accommodation, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a separate toilet are accessible. The circulation zone and sanitary facilities on this level are naturally illuminated by a continuous horizontal strip window. The children’s rooms and the office have direct access to a covered outdoor balcony, ensuring immediate connection to the exterior.

Descending the staircase leads to the partially sunken basement level. Upon arrival, one enters directly into the main living area, which includes a kitchen with a dining table, a sofa, a fireplace stove zone, and a TV corner. The sofa and dining table act as dominant freestanding elements, while the kitchen unit is recessed into the structure, forming more of an integrated wall component.

Both the living room and the master bedroom maintain direct contact with the outdoor terrace and the south-facing garden, enabling barrier-free movement and a strong indoor–outdoor relationship. The northern section and the space beneath the staircase form the technical core of the house, providing additional storage. This area accommodates a pantry connected to the kitchen and a utility room with a boiler, washing machine, and hot water storage tank.

From the living area, a walk-in wardrobe leads into the more private zone of this level, consisting of the parents’ bedroom, a bathroom with a shower, and a separate toilet. The bathroom and wardrobe are naturally lit through an English courtyard, while the bedroom benefits from large south-facing glazing.

Objekt rodinného domu s garáží je navržen jako zděný z tepelně-izolačních cihel, na betonových základových pasech, s jednoduchými dřevěnými krovy. Střechy jsou pultové k sobě obrácené se střešní krytinu z matných tmavě šedivých vlnitých vláknocementových šablon. Materiál na fasádu obou objektů je navržen jako výrazná rýhovaná omítka se perleťovým nádechem. Fasáda tak dostává za každého počasí jiný nádech a jiný vizuál, mění se. Okna i dveře jsou navržena jako tepelněizolační v dřevohliníkovém provedení. Oplechování konstrukcí je navrženo jako pozinkované. Povrchy zpevněných ploch kolem rodinného domu jsou navrženy ve třech základních podobách. Betonová podlouhlá obdélníková dlažba reprezentuje vstupní chodník v předprostoru domu. Jemný pojezdový štěrk je v místech vjezdu do garáže a před domem, kde parkují automobily. I z hlediska současného stavu blízké štěrkové nezpevněné komunikace je to jednoduché a praktické řešení. A nakonec povrch teras, které jsou provedeny jako modřínové z hladkých prken.