kropka studio projects a house in the landscape of stone and wood

kropka studio projects a house in the landscape of stone and wood
image © maciej lulko
all images courtesy of kropka studio

the ‘house in the landscape’ presents a sustainably-conscious home made from elements of the landscape without compromising contemporary comforts. designed by polish practice kropka studio, the structure is situated amidst the bucolic scenery of the eagle’s nest natural park and is comprised of two individual buildings connected by an exterior walkway wrapped in wooden lattice. an immediately notable feature is the use of gabion walls filled with local limestone that comprise the structures, save for the projecting timber planked volumes and titanium-zinc roofs. in this way, the structure is literally made of local material. the interior enjoys a new construction of energy efficient airy spaces filled with natural light. white walls and ceilings coupled with concrete floors define a modern look, accented by touches of exposed wood such as in the interior latticework or cantilevered stair treads. 

backside of the house opens onto the yard
image © maciej lulko

image © maciej lulko

view from the outer corner of the lot
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image © maciej lulko

latticed courtyard space between house and garage
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street-side facade of the house
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image © maciej lulko

image © maciej lulko

window detail in the gabion wall
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main living spaces
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dining table made by 5mm studio becomes an important centerpiece in the open floor plan
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steel staircase with cantilevered wooden treads
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bathroom
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image © maciej lulko

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project info:

location : zawiercie, poland
project: kropka studio małgorzata łapaj & kuba kowalczyk, 2010
construction : 2011-2013
area : 215m2
photos: maciej lulko