Family house in Žilina

The building is based on a basic "L" floor plan, designed as atrium with regard to the openness of the surroundings. The atrium is shielded from all sides by solid or sliding barriers, becoming the focal point of the living space.
In terms of mass, the house is conceived as a single-story stone block with a significantly smaller and materially distinct addition for the upper floor. The terrace system creates varied spaces with different degrees of intimacy and connects all living rooms with the exterior.
The house has two above-ground floors. The ground floor has a residential character and opens up toward the garden with massive glazing. The upper floor serves as a quiet zone of the building, containing the children's rooms and the bedroom, and its floor area is significantly smaller.
Structurally, the building is designed as a two-story structure, constructed using traditional masonry technology with Porotherm ceramic blocks of 400 mm thickness, with a cladding (ventilated facade) and combined with steel columns. The ceiling height of the rooms is 2.8 m. The roofs are flat, single-layered, and greened above the main section.