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Mountain House In Pernink

Mountain House In Pernink
© Tomáš Balej

MOUNTAIN HOUSE IN PERNINK

Pavel Nasadil / FAM Architekti

ARCHITECTS
Pavel Nasadil / FAM Architekti

PHOTOGRAPHS
Tomáš Balej

AREA
66.0 m2

YEAR
2010

LOCATION
Pernink, Czech Republic

CATEGORY
Houses

Text description provided by architect.

A house has been built in the village of Pernink in the Krusne Mountains in west Bohemia, Czech Republic.

Mountain House In Pernink
© Tomáš Balej
Mountain House In Pernink
© Tomáš Balej

The house is located 820 metres above sea level near the German border in a valley which is defined by a wild water stream.

The client imposed a free brief right at the start of the design which evolved over a long period.

Mountain House In Pernink
© Tomáš Balej
Mountain House In Pernink
© Tomáš Balej

The house represents a hybrid typology of a small residential retreat and a guest house with facilities for local skiing and nature hiking.

The form and scale of the house are largely defined by topography and the orientation towards views of landscape and towards sunlight.

The prevailing western winds are tackled with a narrow gable end to minimise their impact.

Mountain House In Pernink
© Tomáš Balej
Mountain House In Pernink
© Tomáš Balej

A small budget and harsh local climate have determined a simple method of construction which has been buildable in two short building seasons.

The external walls are made of 500mm thick superinsulated prefabricated clay blocks, which are also used for the main loadbearing wall.

A sense of a cave like protection against climate is supported by the journey from entrance lobby to the upper living space which winds itself twice through this thick internal wall.

Mountain House In Pernink
© Tomáš Balej
Mountain House In Pernink
© Tomáš Balej

The floor to ceiling height differs in hierarchy with the staircase zone being of minimal height and the living space being increased to 3m, which strengthens the effect of the landscape entering the building interior through large glazed openings.

The materials used are of high constructional standard and are left in their natural appearance without further treatment – hand applied stucco renderings, masive wood, exposed concrete ceilings and floors and aluminium windows.

The heating is built within the floors and powered by gass, with additional option of wood burning stove in the living space.

Mountain House In Pernink
© Tomáš Balej
Mountain House In Pernink
© Tomáš Balej

The client was in charge of organizing the construction herself with the final costs added to a complete sum of 100.000 EUR inclusive of the plot and internal fittings and furniture.


Mountain House In Pernink
© Tomáš Balej
Mountain House In Pernink
© Tomáš Balej


Mountain House In Pernink
© Tomáš Balej
Mountain House In Pernink
© Tomáš Balej
Mountain House In Pernink
© Tomáš Balej


Mountain House In Pernink
ground floor plan
Mountain House In Pernink
ground floor plan


Mountain House In Pernink
model 01
Mountain House In Pernink
model 02
Mountain House In Pernink
model 03

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