In the Krkonoše Mountains, ADR designed a contemporary cottage characterized by a simple, archetypal form and a modest selection of materials. Conceived as a recreational haven for a family’s leisure time, the cottage meets the needs of contemporary living, also reflected in its modern aesthetics. Clad in larch wood with a dark aluminum roof and details, the cottage, resting on a stone base, effortlessly blends into the mountain meadow.
The cottage was built on the western slope of the Pomezní hřeben in the Krkonoše Mountains. Located within the territory of the Krkonoše National Park, it is surrounded by untouched nature without any fences or barriers. Most windows offer a beautiful view of the valley, the surrounding landscape, and the summit of the highest Czech mountain, Sněžka.
For the interior of the home, design firm Formafatal prioritized materials in their natural state, including solid wood, black rolled steel, and cement screed, to create a modern and comfortable atmosphere. The skillful combination reflects the surrounding mountains while offering the family the full comfort of a modern house.
The theme of black rolled sheet metal connects the library with a fireplace and the kitchen unit. The rainbow drawing of steel sheet stands out on the lining of the fireplace body, and the thickness of the massive metal plates in the library details. The black collar connects the living space with the corridor and staircase.
Solid wood is reflected in various forms throughout the whole house – on floors, and tailor-made furniture. The clients managed to get several beautiful massive boards, so the board of the dining table is made of massive thick planks, with uneven bark of the peeled edge and the motif is repeated on the foreheads of comfortable beds. Cabinets and towel handles are made of wooden bars in metal mounts.
The materially austere bathroom combines lighter screed surfaces and dark concrete washbasins, underlined with wooden details and accents of mirror lighting and views of the landscape.
Photography by BoysPlayNice.
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