The project focuses on the reconstruction of an existing family house located in a traditional village setting in Bohuslavice near Zlín, a small and quiet village in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic.
The main goal was to sensitively renovate the original house in a way that would preserve its fundamental character while improving the natural lighting of the living spaces and enhancing their connection with the exterior.
The design is based on the original volumetric form of a single-storey house with an attic and an L-shaped floor plan, divided into two main wings: one facing the street and the other facing the courtyard.
This part of the house, connected to the surrounding village structures, retains the existing vertical load-bearing walls. The roof truss was newly designed, while the original ridge and cornice heights were preserved. Two new dormers were added—one facing the street and one facing the courtyard.
The ground floor of this section contains a garage, the main entrance, and a bedroom. The attic includes a second bedroom and a study, naturally lit through dormers and roof windows.
The newly added wing, oriented toward the courtyard and garden, seamlessly continues the original building. It houses the primary living area: a spacious open-plan living room with a kitchen and dining space. Above this, an exposed open timber roof structure brings lightness and architectural character to the space.
The interior layout is open and directed toward the courtyard and garden, with a strong emphasis on natural daylight and direct access to an outdoor terrace and swimming pool. An additional bedroom and storage area are located in the attic above this section.
The material palette blends traditional elements with contemporary details. Smooth plaster walls are combined with modern metal roofing and wooden slatted screens, creating a harmonious dialogue between the original rural character and the updated architectural expression.
