XV House / RS+ Robert Skitek

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XV House / RS+ Robert Skitek - Exterior Photography, Windows, Facade
© Tomasz Zakrzewski 

The building is located near the old town of Cracow, in the calm district of detached houses, on the hill with beautiful view of Wawel and the mountains.

XV House / RS+ Robert Skitek - Exterior Photography, Facade, Concrete, Windows
© Tomasz Zakrzewski 

The investor's idea was that the house should be as high as possible because of the beautiful view, and preserve spatial relations between all floors with the largest as possible opening of the space.

XV House / RS+ Robert Skitek - Exterior Photography, Windows, Facade
© Tomasz Zakrzewski 

The building stands on the highest point of the street - distinguished by Its cubic form and smooth white elevations, it is the dominant culmination of the surrounding architecture.

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The shifting blocks are intended to reduce the relatively large optical cubature, whilst also reflecting the functional zones within the house.

XV House / RS+ Robert Skitek - Exterior Photography, Windows, Facade
© Tomasz Zakrzewski 

A multipurpose space with beautiful views is located on the top floor, and the lower floor contains separate sleeping areas for children and parents. The main living area with the cabinet is on the ground floor, and finally the garage, the technical and the guest rooms are situated in the basement.

XV House / RS+ Robert Skitek - Exterior Photography, Windows
© Tomasz Zakrzewski 

Just below the surface of the small garden is a swimming pool, sunlit from above. All floors are linked spatially, so that from all places there is easy contact with household members in different parts of the building. Even the private bathroom - a glass cube suspended in open space - allows for insight into other rooms, if the blinds are rolled up.

XV House / RS+ Robert Skitek - Exterior Photography, Windows, Facade
© Tomasz Zakrzewski 

The interior is designed in a minimalist, cold style, with contrasting warm details in wood and stone. The cantilever stairs are based on the reinforced concrete beam, wchich with double pillar creates the dictinctive xv sign.

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Cite: "XV House / RS+ Robert Skitek" 06 Jan 2012. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/197523/xv-house-rs-robert-skitek> ISSN 0719-8884

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