The residents of this modern barn will enjoy a view of Rysianka and Romanka - the peaks of Beskid Zywiecki - from their windows. No wonder, then, that they decided to save the deteriorating building standing on a hill, despite the fact that it required complex reconstruction. However, the peaceful location, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, will make up for all the construction-related inconveniences.
When designers from the {tag:Studio} studio met with the investor for the first time on the plot, the idea of the house became clear. The view stretching from the hill to the peaks of Beskid Zywiecki was mesmerizing. So it was obvious to open up the building as much as possible.
The work consisted almost exclusively of introducing a new structural structure. This was a major challenge due to the location of the site - the access to it and the extensive glazing of the house on the south side. The architects were also keen to preserve the original dimensions of the building.
The work consisted almost exclusively of introducing a new structural structure
Photo by Architect Koziel
Modern barn with a view of the mountains
The designers' goal was for the house to blend in with its surroundings. Hence, the entire building was constructed using timber frame technology with transverse and longitudinal bracing frames. The facade will be covered with planks of local wood. The architects were not kidding when deciding to open up the house as much as possible - of the 15 meters of the facade, more than 10 meters are windows. Contemporary design solutions allowed to open up the living area - living room, dining room and kitchen, which form a common space - about 80 square meters. The landscape surrounding the house permeates the interior, and the Beskid hills seem at hand. The attic of the house will house the night zone - three bedrooms and a bathroom. The gable walls will feature large windows framing views of the mountains.
The residents of this modern barn will enjoy views of Rysianka and Romanka from their windows
Photo by Architect Koziel
