Row houses in Rudník

Kolonie 18 starter row houses in Rudník is one of the few constructions that can withstand European critical standards. A unique example of "new objectivity," which came to us from Switzerland, where this building style is very popular for residential buildings. It might seem that the similar mountainous environments of Switzerland and the Krkonoš mountains bring the same positive reactions from the residents of the houses, but different traditions and social conditions foster skepticism in the souls of the people.
The generous urban situation offers an interesting contact between residents in living rooms and incoming neighbors from opposite houses. This fact will certainly change with the growing greenery in the front gardens. It's worth noting that unlike Viennese residential buildings (e.g., on Leopoldauerstrasse), the front gardens are not separated, thus not delineated. This can easily lead to unpleasant situations, such as when a drunken neighbor lies on your wife in the garden, etc. However, during our visit, the front gardens were almost untouched by the residents. While the non-modern expression of the houses was humanized by craft details. These facts lead to reflections on the approach of neo-modernism or minimalism to housing…
Overall, the residential houses in Rudník can be described as a successful realization in an inappropriate location. The phenomenon of Krkonoš villages is their brutal sprawl, where individual homesteads alternate over several kilometers. The same is true for Rudník, where I do not understand the choice of the construction site. The confinement by existing buildings and busy roads does not favor life much. Paradoxically, a bit further on starts the KRNAP, however, the limits of the construction site led to the creation of a wooden separating wall, which plays a very important role in the whole composition.
Comfortable living is further disrupted by an interesting construction project and the realization itself, which brings the interiors closer to the rawness of the family houses of Tadaa Anda, which are not heated in winter. The residents of Rudník struggle with humidity and makeshift solutions…
If the starter row houses were located in a city where they could offer a type of neo-modern housing for a broader interest group, I would give them a one, but considering the place where they have grown, they receive a two.