Article source: A1 Architects

House on the marsh is a private lodge located in the mountainous district of Jizerske hory in northern Bohemia. It is a family retreat hidden in marsh and forests, which provides just great space to gather for all three family generations.

The house
The architecture of the house had to follow strict building regulations including the house geometry or specific colors or materials which were dictated by local authorities, to reach traditional vernacular architecture. Simple and traditional form of the house with tall gabled roof is repeated in unique long dormer window which serves as a special extra space with splendid view of the valley. Dark green vertical cladding protects the supporting timber structure of the house.

House on the Marsh

• Architects: A1 Architects
• Project: House on the Marsh
• Location: Jizerske, Czech Republic
• Client: private person
• Authors: lenka křemenová and david maštálka
• Cooperation: jakub šulc – interior
• Study: April 2010
• Completion: January 2011
• Project specialists: Eva Maštálková, Karel Mikeš, Milan Maštálka, Petr Vacek, Martin Počta BuilderReno s.r.o.
• Crafts: Radek Opalecký – joinery
• Technical supervision: Petr Trávníček RIP Liberec

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