Medník House by Päivä Architekti: Expansion of a Czech Rural Home
Medník House, designed by Czech studio Päivä Architekti, expands a century-old hillside home into a bright steel and timber studio. Located above the Sázava River, the project integrates the new volume at the juncture of forest and garden, shaped by the wedge-like terrain and surrounded by mature trees.
Site Context and Design Approach
The renovated house aligns with extended views toward the valley and Medník Hill’s summit, preserving the openness that defines the site’s character. The new structure is a freestanding studio, connected to the original home by a covered terrace.
- The terrace wraps around an existing oak tree, maintaining it as a central element in the design.
- A covered walkway leads toward the garden, blending interior and exterior spaces and extending natural movement patterns.
Interior and Architectural Features
Inside, the studio presents a double-height, open space filled with daylight through sliding glass walls oriented toward the valley. A compact gallery area hangs quietly above the main work zone, offering a secluded retreat.
Design Language and Structure
The new building’s clean, geometric form echoes the morphology of the original house but is realized with a modern architectural language. The structural design embodies both craftsmanship and functional simplicity.
"The project’s structural logic reflects both craftsmanship and practicality."
Päivä Architekti’s addition skillfully revives and extends the historic home, creating a harmonious blend of old and new within a picturesque rural setting.
Author's summary: Päivä Architekti transformed a historic Czech hill home by adding a modern, light-filled studio that seamlessly connects nature, structure, and daily life.
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