Article source: monom

Kersko. A well-known place, a “forest town” with a population of about 200, yet mysterious and ever-surprising. The plot is square, with sides of 100m. Two thirds of the original pine trees are still standing, and young oaks, birch trees and hornbeams have been added. A natural pond has become the focal point of the place and attracts forest creatures, both original and new. The house, a Finnish Honka log house, stands confidently but humbly amongst the trees by the water’s surface. It is hardly noticeable from the street. Its occupants imbibe the forest sounds and scents beneath the pine tree crowns.

Image Courtesy © Tuomas Harjumaaskola

• Architects: monom
• Project: Residence RR
• Location: Kersko, Czech Republic
• Photography: Tuomas Harjumaaskola
• Project Leaders: Jan Bradáč, Michal Bernart, Igor Hobza
• Team: Zuzana Macková, Jiří Ptáček, Juraj Biroš, Lena Ilová
• Statics: Petr Fajman, Jiří Surovec
• Engieer: Lucie Stuchlíková
• Gross Built Area (square meters or square foot): 474
  
• Completion Year: 2017

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