Reconstruction of a cottage in Pošumaví
The reconstruction of a building near a small village in Pošumaví is among the projects of Artist in Cottage (AiC), developed by Sráč Sam since 1986 as part of a Vision for a New Culture and its Place. It addresses the possibilities for human movement between places defined by simple conditions. The optimal extension of the lifespan of existing buildings is aimed at avoiding unnecessary new developments. The goal is to minimize consumption to the absolutely necessary costs while maintaining the standards of modern living and ensuring the efficient use of the building. In the specific project of the cottage in Pošumaví, Sráč Sam speaks of a continuous crime. The project includes methods of dealing with inheritance, including the acceptance of controversial references to heritage, such as a slope of rhododendrons by the forest. Through a conscious acceptance of the canon of craftsmanship, the resulting shape of the building becomes a bearer of temporal and cultural continuity. The crime is also reflected in the elevations of the building, which are formed by the shape of an axe.
The appearance and character of the dwelling place is a clear sign of cultural identity. The question of how to arrange one's habitat is a common one for all and forms an integral part of our reality.
The Artist in Cottage projects reflect individual and collective needs for work. They are typically based on sharing a space that provides a foundation for gathering and communication, or conversely for the possibility of independent focused work. The cottage serves primarily as a place for concentrated work. The reason for using external housing is that Sráč Sam opened the family house in Česká Bříza to the public in various forms. The building was constructed in 1970 on a slope at the foot of the forest with a wide view of Šumava and the Klatovská Basin, at an altitude of 600 m. The number of small buildings was originally limited and six building permits were granted. The original intention not to create a cottage area here fell through, and during the 1980s the cottage was surrounded by additional small recreational structures.
The built-up area is 54 m2 with a layout of 6 x 9 m and a floor area of 80 m2, of which 50 m2 is living space and 30 m2 is technical space. The technical part remained in its original state after reconstruction and is embedded in the terrain. It consists of concrete masonry strips covered with concrete panels, on which the living part of the cottage is placed. The load-bearing structure consists of the original timber frame construction with new trusses and new exterior and interior cladding of the outer wall. The interior partitions remained partially unchanged. During the reconstruction of the roof structure, the ceiling height was changed, and the added wooden construction was left exposed. The electrical installation, run in conduits, was embedded in the walls. Areas where it was necessary to chisel out visible beams for distribution were later simply covered with a piece of galvanized sheet metal hammered around the edges with nails. Galvanized sheet metal appears several more times in the interior. Under the original Club stove, as cladding in the kitchen corner, in the bathroom, and also in the cladding of the entrance door. The idea was to keep everything that is functional and to use everything offered as work or prefabricated for the new parts. The original building was expanded with a balcony that extends the bedroom, which is protected by an external built-in shutter. The balcony is fitted with an outdoor curtain that provides appropriate intimacy. The lightweight airy structure with flowing fabric gives the inhabitants of the building what the surrounding landscape invites them to do: simply blend in with it.
The result is a low-cost reconstruction that efficiently fulfills the function of comfortable use. The outer walls, 7.2 cm thick, needed to be insulated. With the knowledge of the boundary between technological possibilities, the call for passivity, and the actual state of specific building use, the thickness of the outer walls was increased to 11 cm without an external wooden ventilated façade. This step was crucial for the overall perception of the building. Optimization of material and energy consumption in relation to use. The choice of prefabricated wooden windows also heavily influenced the form of the building. There were many similar moments of coping with limits during the repair.
A sensitive response to the cottage DIY ethos was the new installation of an iron object that replaced the previous antlers in the gable. Iron sheets were used in a similar way as the galvanized sheets in the interior. Here, without surface treatment, with the expectation that due to weather conditions it would rust on the wooden façade, which would turn black over time.
The predetermined layout remained. The central and connecting place in the cottage is the living room with a kitchen corner and a hallway leading to the bedroom, sanitary facilities, and a small vestibule at the back entrance with built-in storage space. The glassed-in veranda forms the main entrance. The lacquered wall made of pine boards was preserved and also leads through glass doors to the room with horizontally whitewashed boards. The original dark space of the small cottage gained, thanks to the natural penetration of light, the character of a calm, freely flowing time without losing intimacy.
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The appearance and character of the dwelling place is a clear sign of cultural identity. The question of how to arrange one's habitat is a common one for all and forms an integral part of our reality.
The Artist in Cottage projects reflect individual and collective needs for work. They are typically based on sharing a space that provides a foundation for gathering and communication, or conversely for the possibility of independent focused work. The cottage serves primarily as a place for concentrated work. The reason for using external housing is that Sráč Sam opened the family house in Česká Bříza to the public in various forms. The building was constructed in 1970 on a slope at the foot of the forest with a wide view of Šumava and the Klatovská Basin, at an altitude of 600 m. The number of small buildings was originally limited and six building permits were granted. The original intention not to create a cottage area here fell through, and during the 1980s the cottage was surrounded by additional small recreational structures.
The built-up area is 54 m2 with a layout of 6 x 9 m and a floor area of 80 m2, of which 50 m2 is living space and 30 m2 is technical space. The technical part remained in its original state after reconstruction and is embedded in the terrain. It consists of concrete masonry strips covered with concrete panels, on which the living part of the cottage is placed. The load-bearing structure consists of the original timber frame construction with new trusses and new exterior and interior cladding of the outer wall. The interior partitions remained partially unchanged. During the reconstruction of the roof structure, the ceiling height was changed, and the added wooden construction was left exposed. The electrical installation, run in conduits, was embedded in the walls. Areas where it was necessary to chisel out visible beams for distribution were later simply covered with a piece of galvanized sheet metal hammered around the edges with nails. Galvanized sheet metal appears several more times in the interior. Under the original Club stove, as cladding in the kitchen corner, in the bathroom, and also in the cladding of the entrance door. The idea was to keep everything that is functional and to use everything offered as work or prefabricated for the new parts. The original building was expanded with a balcony that extends the bedroom, which is protected by an external built-in shutter. The balcony is fitted with an outdoor curtain that provides appropriate intimacy. The lightweight airy structure with flowing fabric gives the inhabitants of the building what the surrounding landscape invites them to do: simply blend in with it.
The result is a low-cost reconstruction that efficiently fulfills the function of comfortable use. The outer walls, 7.2 cm thick, needed to be insulated. With the knowledge of the boundary between technological possibilities, the call for passivity, and the actual state of specific building use, the thickness of the outer walls was increased to 11 cm without an external wooden ventilated façade. This step was crucial for the overall perception of the building. Optimization of material and energy consumption in relation to use. The choice of prefabricated wooden windows also heavily influenced the form of the building. There were many similar moments of coping with limits during the repair.
A sensitive response to the cottage DIY ethos was the new installation of an iron object that replaced the previous antlers in the gable. Iron sheets were used in a similar way as the galvanized sheets in the interior. Here, without surface treatment, with the expectation that due to weather conditions it would rust on the wooden façade, which would turn black over time.
The predetermined layout remained. The central and connecting place in the cottage is the living room with a kitchen corner and a hallway leading to the bedroom, sanitary facilities, and a small vestibule at the back entrance with built-in storage space. The glassed-in veranda forms the main entrance. The lacquered wall made of pine boards was preserved and also leads through glass doors to the room with horizontally whitewashed boards. The original dark space of the small cottage gained, thanks to the natural penetration of light, the character of a calm, freely flowing time without losing intimacy.
Denisa Bytelová, 2017
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