Among the tall pines of Józefów, less than half an hour from the center of Warsaw, a house is being built that doesn't need to shout to attract attention. JÓZ2 is an architectural gem - a project created for the conscious user who seeks not only aesthetics, but also quality, functionality and emotion. This is a house that inspires from the first glance - it does not strike the eye, but stays in the memory. Behind the concept is a team of young, but already very experienced architects from the Klangor. studio. - Mateusz Florczak, Ivo Madany, Maciej Rudecki, Elbaraa Elafi, Aneta Czekańska and Ignacy Florczak.
Covered garden terrace as an extension of the living area - a comfortable space for relaxation in the project
visualization: vab studio © Klangor
Modernity rooted in history
JÓZ2 draws on the heritage of 1930s modernism. However, it is not a pastiche or stylistic quotations - it is a deep inspiration of the idea: simplicity, rationality and dignity of form. The body of the house is clear, two-story, compact. It is reminiscent of modernist villas from Warsaw's Żoliborz or Mokotów districts - but in a modernized, more refined version. The rounded corner of the first floor softens the geometry of the house and introduces a soft tension in its composition. It's a detail that builds character and sets the project apart from hundreds of other minimalist blocks. A subtle play of curvature and verticality, light and shadow - this is architecture to contemplate.
Modern block of the JOZ2 house surrounded by a pine forest near Warsaw - minimalist architecture inspired by modernism of the 1930s.(model)
visuals: vab studio © Klangor
Architecture that does not dominate,
but coexists
The facade of JÓZ2 was made of dark clinker, laid vertically. This is not only an aesthetic choice - the vertical rhythms slenderize the block and place it in the forest context. The color scheme was chosen so that the house blends with the pine background - dark, subdued colors with window frames in a shade of warm beige give the effect of elegance, but also peace and restraint. The large glazing opens the interiors to the garden and the forest, and at the same time does not dominate - the frames are narrow, subtle, almost disappearing. This is architecture that invites, but does not impose itself. The layout of the windows and their proportions are perfectly balanced - between privacy and openness.
View of the front elevation of the JOZ2 house with characteristic curves and dark clinker in a vertical arrangement
Visualization: vab studio © Klangor
Home as a space for living
- not just for living
JÓZ2 is not only a beautiful body of work - it is a project completely subordinated to the needs of the householders. The functional layout has been planned so that living and private spaces coexist, but do not intermingle. The covered terrace here serves as a summer living room - ideal for morning coffee, afternoon relaxation or an evening meeting with friends. The garden area is an extension of the interior - with furniture, lighting and an atmosphere that changes with the time of day.
JÓZ2 is a two-building located in a prestigious suburban Warsaw location.
visualizations: vab studio © Klangor
Surroundings as an integral part of the project
A house in the woods is not only a matter of location, but also of responsibility for the landscape. JÓZ2 was designed with respect for the surrounding nature - the existing stand of trees was preserved, the area was not artificially leveled, and the fencing and lighting of the garden were planned so as not to disturb the natural harmony of the place. Instead of a classic fence - black vertical spans, almost invisible among the trees. Instead of bright light - discreet light points that highlight the paths, vegetation and architecture without the effect of excess. This is a design that understands that less is more - especially when nature itself creates the perfect backdrop.
A modern villa in a forest setting - a design for a house ideal for those who appreciate silence, nature and high quality architecture
visualization: vab studio © Klangor
A new standard of housing for the discerning
JÓZ2 is the answer to the needs of a conscious investor - a person who is not looking for temporary trends, but for lasting values. It is a home for those who want to live in harmony with the environment, without ostentation, but with class. For those who are not just looking for a fashionable block, but a coherent vision - aesthetic, functional and forward-looking. It is also an example for all those who plan to build - how to combine the inspiration of history with the requirements of modernity. How to create a living space that not only meets standards, but gives pleasure, peace and pride.
JÓZ2 is a two-unit building located in a prestigious location near Warsaw.
visualizations: vab studio © Klangor
JÓZ2 - inspiration for your home
The JÓZ2 project is more than a visual inspiration. It's a ready catalog of ideas and solutions: from facade materials to the way the garden is arranged and the choice of details. It's a project that shows that a house can be elegant, modern, integrated with nature - and very human at the same time. There are no superfluous ornaments, no unnecessary effects, no empty gestures. Instead, there is calmness, simplicity and design wisdom. And that's why JÓZ2 has a chance to become not only the ideal house for its future occupants, but also an icon of a new approach to single-family architecture in Poland.
