studija archispektras: house in kaunas an autograph among the pine trees

‘an autograph among the pine trees’ by studija archispektras, kaunas, lithuaniaimage © juozas kamenskasall images courtesy of studija archispektras

located in amongst the trees in the forest of kaunas along the river shore, the house considered ‘an autograph among the pine trees’ by lithuanianfirm studija archispektras finds itself a symbiotic addition to the tree-scape. raw natural materials are present throughout the project, large tintedglass panes maintain a relationship to the exterior, vertical oxygenated steel plates add a natural orange texture reminiscent of the arboreal environment, and exposed concrete with its neutral tones as a backdrop for the vibrant colors of the home and site. solid oak makes up the materialof the interior fixtures and various elements including the stairs, floors, ceilings, cabinets and doors to offer a warmer palette counterbalancing the colder exterior envelope. the minimalist interior backdrops the nature of the pure surfaces that define the soul of the home. studio lighting has been placed throughout, to allow the owners to specifically focus only the required fixtures on the desired spot. the swimming pool is situated inan intermediate buffer space between the back yard and the private program, in a greenhouse-like space featuring a parti of glass, concrete, steel and white panels. 

view from the forestimage © juozas kamenskas

back yardimage © juozas kamenskas

drivewayimage © juozas kamenskas

garage structureimage © juozas kamenskas

image © juozas kamenskas

exposed concrete block within the steel panel sidingimage © juozas kamenskas

image © juozas kamenskas

entrance communicates directly to the swimming poolimage © juozas kamenskas

indoor swimming poolimage © juozas kamenskas

(left) diamond-plate steel steps(right) upper level corridorimage © juozas kamenskas

kitchen and dining roomimage © juozas kamenskas

living roomimage © juozas kamenskas

kitchen and natural oak furnishingsimage © juozas kamenskas

upstairs corridor image © juozas kamenskas

bedroomimage © juozas kamenskas

master bedroomimage © juozas kamenskas

bedroomimage © juozas kamenskas

image © juozas kamenskas

(left) wine cellar(right) bathroomimage © juozas kamenskas

bathroomimage © juozas kamenskas

site plan

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 1

floor plan / level 2