Summer villa outside Prague. Larch cladding for a solidly shaped wooden house
Summer villa outside Prague. Larch cladding for a solidly shaped wooden house

Summer villa outside Prague. Larch cladding for a solidly shaped wooden house

Villa Všenory, designed by ov architekti is situated in a very special location, along the railway on the outskirts of Prague, and is characterized by villas from the beginning of the last century and the atmosphere of the inter-war period

The lot where the house is located is the one closest to the forest, with wide views of the Berounka river valley. The request of the clients was to have a shelter for a family with three children. There is a service block with a hallway, bathroom and technical room at the entrance which is surrounded by a living space with a study room

Summer villa outside Prague. Larch cladding for a solidly shaped wooden house

On the ceiling you can see the cross structure made of wooden boards, with a central column that divides the plan into four sections. Each section opens to different views thanks to a wide window. The space is connected with a terrace and a garden that offer a view of the valley

Summer villa outside Prague. Larch cladding for a solidly shaped wooden house

On the upper floor is the most private part of the house. The double-pitched roof is in keeping with the style of the surrounding houses, even if it differs from them in terms of materials. Thanks to the wooden structure, the construction on a steep slope was much easier

Summer villa outside Prague. Larch cladding for a solidly shaped wooden house

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