Brzestova summer houses, is another realization of recreational facilities, behind which is YONO architecture studio. Located in the picturesque surroundings of the Lower Radunskie Lake in Kashubia, they feature a simple form with a gabled roof, and stand out against the sky with a dark wooden facade made of boards fired using the Shou Sugi Ban method.
The cottages were made using timber frame technology
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When we last spoke with architect Sebastian Marach about the Brzestov project [see here], the realization was to take a different shape—the cottages were to be founded on poles, for example. The concept transformed several times during the work—the needs of the investors changed, but so did the immediate surroundings of the plot. Now, after two years, we can see the result.
The dark boards contrast with the light finish of the window and door recesses and terrace
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closer to nature
The guidelines have evolved, but the designers say the idea of the project has remained the same—to develop the plot in a way that brings people closer to nature. Cottages made with frame technology were built for rent, and despite the neighboring, close development, the premise maintains privacy, allowing you to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
A covered terrace allows relaxation regardless of weather conditions
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Referring to the traditional architecture of Kashubia, the architects used a gabled roof with a symmetrical angle and a consistent color scheme for the facade and roofing. The dark facade boards obtained through the Japanese wood-burning method (Shou Sugi Ban) contrast with the light finish of the window and door recesses and terrace.
The interior of the living area of one of the cottages
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tradition and modernity
The contrast of the window recesses and the facade, as well as the form of the roofing of the entrances to the building, bring to mind elements of classic Kashubian houses. And it is on these elements that one can notice the play of light and shadow, which, depending on the season, give the buildings a new expression," adds Sebastian Marach.
The kitchen with dining room, from which you can go to the terrace
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An important element of the houses is the glazing of the terrace, allowingobservation of nature—the wall of the forest and the surface of the lake, visible from between the trees. The plot, outside the outline of the buildings, is a biologically active area—permeable surfaces are grasses and aggregate stabilized with geogrids, supplemented with equipment of a recreational nature.
One of the bedrooms, the interiors are dominated by wood
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simplicity and functionality of interiors
The interiors, reminiscent of idyllic but modern recreation, refer to the body of the cottages—they are characterized by simplicity and functionality. The architects built a color counter-sat, juxtaposing wood in two colors with white. The first floor of the cottages is an open living area, divided into a lounge area with a goat-type fireplace and a dining area, as well as a separate bathroom. You can go directly from the living area to the covered terrace. The first floor, on the other hand, is a night zone with two bedrooms.
