House with a sloping roof

To Make the Slanted Slanted
A new street on a gentle slope, on the outskirts of the village of Struhařov, has been named Větrná, which sufficiently captures the local microclimate. Even though we are in the Central Bohemia region, the area often receives an above-average amount of snow in winter. Therefore, we did not resist the local regulation for a slanted roof, although it stemmed from the belief that the shape of the roof defines the character of the village; it made more sense to us in light of the climate.
The design was also influenced by another regulation in the zoning plan, namely that the house must have one above-ground floor and an attic. We decided to take this into account to avoid prolonging the permitting process and thus fulfill the dream of a young family as soon as possible.
The slope of the land was about 1.5 meters over the length of the house, which is half the height of one floor. We decided to apply this same difference to the relative levels of the individual floors – in the cross-section, the house ultimately has 6 height levels. As a result, there is a direct entrance/drive from the street into the house, regardless of the slope. From here, one can descend to the living room with the kitchen and dining area at the level of the garden. The space opens to the next floor, to a gallery with a study. The staircase continues up around the children's rooms with a wardrobe and a bathroom to the master bedroom, equipped with similar facilities. The lowest part of the house contains the technical facilities.
The living room, recessed into the slope, is defined by law as a basement, which means that the house still has one above-ground floor and an attic! The slope of the ridge against the slope follows the internal spatial arrangement; thus, the unusual shape of the house corresponds to the cross-sectional division of the floor plan and the shifting of levels by half a floor height.
Obvious and logical decisions are wrapped in an unconventional form. However, this is not an exhibition or an effort to stand out. On the contrary, the design adheres to the traditional values of sensible building from our ancestors, where the shape of the house reflects the needs of the users and local conditions.
The materials are chosen modestly and give the house a calming character. Together with minimalist details, they allow the proportions and shape to stand out. The combination of white smooth plaster with a light metal roof and natural aluminum windows is also reflected in the interior, in light neutral shades of the floors and furniture.