A sophisticated and conversational renovation. Green House by Aoc architekti
10/04/2024.
[Prague] Czech Republic
metalocus, ADELA BONAS
metalocus, ADELA BONAS
Architecture studio Aoc architekti façes the task of transforming an old family house from the 60s located in the original part of the Dvorce village now part of the city of Prague, on the one hand with views of the Vltava river bank and the church of San Felipe and Jacob Zlíchov, a sophisticated, noble old villa with a unique atmosphere.
The project, in dialogue with the urban landscape of the surrounding garden, works as the main element with light through a sophisticated composition of openings in the façade and uses different materials to generate a practical and comfortable environment that allows generating an interior with an elegant and careful atmosphere.
The project, in dialogue with the urban landscape of the surrounding garden, works as the main element with light through a sophisticated composition of openings in the façade and uses different materials to generate a practical and comfortable environment that allows generating an interior with an elegant and careful atmosphere.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Site plan. Green House by Aoc architekti.
Ground floor plan. Green House by Aoc architekti.
First floor plan. Green House by Aoc architekti.
Second floor plan. Green House by Aoc architekti.
Section. Green House by Aoc architekti.
Section. Green House by Aoc architekti.
North elevation. Green House by Aoc architekti.
East elevation. Green House by Aoc architekti.
South elevation. Green House by Aoc architekti.
West elevation. Green House by Aoc architekti.
Axonometry. Green House by Aoc architekti.
The house and its transformation at the hands of Aoc architekti, shaped in a three-story organization. It is the upper two that house the largest homes. The first floor is organized by a fluid space that gives access to a generous terrace bathed in a pleasant twilight light prepared so that this space is expanded to the outside during the summer months, improving the connection with the garden.
On the second floor, the main space of the home is defined by a wooden ceiling and a monumental window that offers different lights that transform the atmosphere at other times of the day. Like the rest of the house, this room has custom-made furniture that incorporates service functions and covers the access to the different areas. The use of noble materials, different textures and colours creates a friendly and welcoming way of living.
On the second floor, the main space of the home is defined by a wooden ceiling and a monumental window that offers different lights that transform the atmosphere at other times of the day. Like the rest of the house, this room has custom-made furniture that incorporates service functions and covers the access to the different areas. The use of noble materials, different textures and colours creates a friendly and welcoming way of living.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
Project description by Aoc architekti
The land is located in the original part of the village of Dvorce in Prague Podolí. It is a remarkable plot on the edge of a residential area with views of the opposite bank of the Vltava River and the Church of St. Philip and Jacob in Zlíchov. The family of the current owner has lived on this site for several generations. The task was to convert a worn-out family house from the 1960s into a comfortable residential villa for individual living of a high standard.
The architecture of the house is conceptually based on a strong, distinctive atmosphere, refined to the details and elements of the interior and on the visual and functional connection with the surrounding garden cityscape. We work carefully with different forms of light, with intense skylight, diffused soft light behind the semi-transparent façade or contrasting twilight, which affects the sophisticated composition of the façade openings retrospectively. We use noble materials in their natural state, applying their colours and textures, while ensuring practicality and maximum comfort in an elegantly refined living environment. We have designed a distinctive green-coloured façade of fine scraped render that responds satisfactorily to the surrounding rich vegetation throughout the seasons.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
The upper two floors house the main living unit. It is accessed from the ground floor hallway via a comfortable wooden staircase with oak panelling, evoking a homely atmosphere. The staircase leads to the main living area with low seating, kitchen and dining areas with access to the generous terrace at the top of the gardens. This part of the house is bathed in a pleasant twilight for most of the day.
In the summer months, it is possible to extend the living space to the outside and connect it seamlessly with the garden. The living space is serviced by a green bathroom and houses a small utility room.
The upper floor serves as a study and lounge with a fireplace and a large window overlooking the river. It has its own, furniture-hidden tea kitchen with a fridge. The main space is defined by a wood ceiling and a monumental studio window, offering different lights to transform the atmosphere at different times of the day. Behind the studio is a separate private zone with a bedroom, dressing room and blue bathroom.
Green House by Aoc architekti. Photograph by Studio Flusser.
The house is equipped with custom-made built-in furniture that incorporates the necessary service functions and covers the entrances to the private areas of the house. Tables made of polished solid tropical padouk wood on a steel structure were designed especially for the house. At the same time, the interior discreetly integrates the client's older furniture. On the walls hang paintings by leading contemporary artists (e.g. Mikulka, Pisařík) and photographs of the owner of the house. We paid special attention to the design of the interior lighting fixtures.
On the lowest floor of the house, there is a small studio apartment with a terrace. The garden of the house is left in lush natural growth for the time being, there is a proposal including, among other things, trees bearing exotic fruits, a water feature and a vineyard.
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Architects
Aoc architekti. Lead architects.- Ondřej Císler, Filip Rašek. Arquitectos.- Ondřej Císler, Filip Rašek.
Project team
Josef Choc, Ján Vyšný, Barbora Lopraisová, Natálie Kristýnková, Emily Hillová, Jonáš Mikšovský.
Collaborators
Landscape architect, garden design.- Mikoláš Vavřín.
Lighting design.- Miroslav Dudek [Lumidée]. www.lumidee.cz
Creative consultancy.- Eduard Kauba.
Lighting design.- Miroslav Dudek [Lumidée]. www.lumidee.cz
Creative consultancy.- Eduard Kauba.
Client
Eduard Kauba.
Area
Built-up area.- 303 sqm.
Gross floor area.- 206 sqm.
Usable floor area.- 172 sqm.
Plot size.- 1206 sqm.
Gross floor area.- 206 sqm.
Usable floor area.- 172 sqm.
Plot size.- 1206 sqm.
Dates
Project year.- 2020-2022.
Completion year.- 2023.
Completion year.- 2023.
Location
Dvorce, Prague, Czech Republic.
Manufacturers
Lights, La Linea.- Artemide.
Tim Small.- Bomma.
Flutes, Whistle.- Brokis.
Net Parrette.- Viabizzuno.
Tobatí chair, Capiatá armchair.- Sol&Luna.
Tiles.- Metro Tiles.
cement tiles.- Marrakech Cementlap.
Metro 80XT gas fireplace.- DRU.
Tim Small.- Bomma.
Flutes, Whistle.- Brokis.
Net Parrette.- Viabizzuno.
Tobatí chair, Capiatá armchair.- Sol&Luna.
Tiles.- Metro Tiles.
cement tiles.- Marrakech Cementlap.
Metro 80XT gas fireplace.- DRU.
Photography
Ondřej Císler, Josef Choc, Filip Rašek. Aoc architekti
Aoc architekti is an architecture studio founded in 2017 by Ondřej Císler, Josef Choc and Filip Rašek. They have won numerous awards in architectural exhibitions and competitions, they are dedicated to residential architecture, projects of civic, school, sports and cultural buildings, footbridges, bridges, public spaces and interiors. The firm's steady team includes seven architects, and a wider circle of collaborators includes dozens of specialists in the engineering, artistic and theoretical professions.
Projects are always tailored to the specific client and their brief. They always try to approach them creatively, with newly built expertise. As a result, they create distinctive added value that will stand up in the long term. At the same time, they build on the experience and know-how of twenty years of experience in the commercial and academic spheres.
Projects are always tailored to the specific client and their brief. They always try to approach them creatively, with newly built expertise. As a result, they create distinctive added value that will stand up in the long term. At the same time, they build on the experience and know-how of twenty years of experience in the commercial and academic spheres.
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