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Sosnowiec, Poland

Larch House, built on a slope, merged with the landscape, and hidden from prying eyes thanks to the surrounding forest, becomes a haven for hosts. The complex consists of two parts- residential and office positioned simultaneously and was created in conformity with Feng-Shui philosophy. Heading the lake in the East is sheltered from the outside with an openwork wooden wall to protect from water energy as the Host’s prevailing element, according to Feng-shui, is the one of Water.

The form of the building is unified by using the larch planks with no distinction between double pitched roof and elevation. The first-floor terrace and glazings are carved from a monolith, creating arcades. Office/library building walls stick out and make a railing for the green roof terrace, which you can get into through narrow stairs. The slopes which surround the buildings also function as relaxation or entertainment zones.

On the other hand, one of them, having concrete construction, became the garage or carport. The space which emerged in the middle of the complex, becomes an internal patio, private, intimate zone, sheltered from winds, external interferences, and sight. The intention was to position the architecture as the backdrop for surrounding nature and the people to witness experiencing it every day.