Two Barns House / RS + Robert Skitek

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Tychy, Poland
  • Architects: RS+ Robert Skitek
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  251
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014
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  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Rathscheck Schiefer
  • Architects In Charge: Robert Skitek, Szymon Borczyk
  • Structure: Jan Kostorz
  • City: Tychy
  • Country: Poland
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© Tomasz Zakrzewski 

Text description provided by the architects. House is located in a quiet northern district of Tychy, near the forest complex. Access is achieved by cul-de-sac from the main road connecting the plot in its north-west corner. Zoning plans based on the analysis of the urban area imposed roof geometry and the maximum height of the building. The rectangular shape of the plot and its orientation towards the south-west suggested preferred location of the building.

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Ground Floor Plan

Requirements of investors was that the house have to be open to the south garden, spacious and comfortable. To accomplish this and to split the volume, we divide the body of the building in two materially and functionally different parts. We turned first shape towards south and include in it the whole day zone.

Two Barns House  / RS + Robert Skitek - Exterior Photography, Chair
© Tomasz Zakrzewski 

To let residents maneuver their cars easier, we headed second shape toward the entry to the plot. Here we placed the rest of functional areas. In addition, we shifted both solids relative to each other to further enlarge the driveway, which due to the relatively narrow access road must be used to turn back. This procedure also allowed us to create shaded and private part of the terrace which is directly accessible from the bedroom.

Two Barns House  / RS + Robert Skitek - Interior Photography, Living Room, Sofa, Windows
© Tomasz Zakrzewski 

What's more parts of the house shade each other so that the master bedroom does not collect direct sunlight in the afternoon, letting the room to cool down before the night. We connected both shapes with bright, open and glazed mezzanine. The choice of very durable materials, and resignation of the gutters gives the possibility for the house to retain its original appearance without maintenance throughout its entire existence.

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© Tomasz Zakrzewski 

To keep building comfortable, we placed on the ground floor all zones necessary for everyday living, and the rest on the first floor. Interiors designed in two-color and warm minimalist style stands in contrast to the facade with a cool colors.

Two Barns House  / RS + Robert Skitek - Interior Photography, Dining room, Table, Chair
© Tomasz Zakrzewski 

The quality of the building and its details is the result of high quality materials, good workmanship and constant supervision by designers over the investment.

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Cite: "Two Barns House / RS + Robert Skitek" 12 Oct 2014. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/554425/two-barns-house-rs> ISSN 0719-8884

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