Izabelin House

Izabelin House
© Marcin Tomaszewski

IZABELIN HOUSE

REFORM Architekt

PHOTOGRAPHS
Marcin Tomaszewski

AREA
400.0 Sqmproject

YEAR
2014

LOCATION
Izabelin, Poland

CATEGORY
Houses

Izabelin House
© Marcin Tomaszewski
Izabelin House
© Marcin Tomaszewski

Text description provided by architect.

The Izabelin House is a two story mirror house concept that is formed of two horizontally configured blocks.

Izabelin House
© Marcin Tomaszewski
Izabelin House
© Marcin Tomaszewski

The house’s lower storey is clad with reflective paneling.

These mirrored surfaces appear as an extension of the forest floor, with opaque areas stacked above.

Izabelin House
© Marcin Tomaszewski
Izabelin House
© Marcin Tomaszewski

The bottom level includes also a sheltered terrace in a shade of dark brown wood that matches the surrounding earth.

The second floor appears to float above its mirrored base, a levitating box that will hover in the thick forest.

Izabelin House
© Marcin Tomaszewski


Izabelin House
Ground Floor Plan
Izabelin House
Second Floor Plan