The architectural study for a family house in Velké Přílepy proposes a three-storey villa set into a sloping plot on the outskirts of Prague. The design takes full advantage of the site’s level difference, organizing the house into three distinct layers that correspond to both the functional layout and the material expression of the building. The lower floor is partially embedded in the terrain and accommodates the technical facilities, garage, entrance foyer, storage spaces, and a gym with direct access to the exterior.
The main residential floor is dedicated to the family’s everyday life. A generous open-plan living room with kitchen and dining area opens to both sides of the house — towards the garden with a swimming pool and towards views of the village. Part of the space is designed as a double-height volume with an inserted gallery on the upper floor, creating a quiet retreat with a library and a seating area. The floor also includes a master bedroom with its own walk-in closet and bathroom.
The upper floor is primarily reserved for the private areas of the house. It contains the children’s rooms, a study with the option of guest accommodation, bathrooms, and the adjoining gallery. The building’s character is defined by a combination of stone, light plaster, large glazed surfaces, and timber cladding. Dividing the upper floor into smaller volumes helps soften the building’s scale and integrate it naturally into the surrounding built fabric and greenery.
