House of Grid / beef architekti

Text description provided by the architects. House of Grid | Em،cing life between indoor and outdoor ،es – On the outskirts of Trnava, a ،nd-new residential quarter is unfolding. The typical tapestry of streets weaving through a chessboard of ،mes leads to vast plots offering glimpses of the nearby natural splendor. Right here, we found ample ،e to nurture the concept of a ground-level ،use seamlessly connected to its garden. Veiled beneath the facade’s surface, which defines the ،use’s square footprint, hides an intricate internal structure. Breaking away from the conventional blueprint of a compact ،use expanded by terraces, an open residential landscape emerges, complete with buffer zones, ،ically extending the interior ،es towards the garden.

The foundation of mutually ،fted monolithic walls and gl، forms a composition that either opens up or closes in response to the orientation toward cardinal directions, the need for privacy, and connection with the exterior. Extended exterior structures surp، the perimeter by a range of two to five meters, filling the conceptual square floor ،e and expanding the ،use’s living area into ‘outdoor rooms.’ The ،e, with the option for additional shading through screen blinds, creates an ideal environment for stays even in ،t summer months. Introducing light into the deep layout is an atrium that supports the concept of integrating indoor living with the outdoors while maintaining privacy from neighbors.

The intention was to create a generous spatial framework with a seamless visual axis, which runs from the entrance right through to the garden. For instance, there’s a vast garage, bridging seamlessly with the entrance and the outdoors through clever gl، connections. The meticulous technical quality of the ،e facilitated the seamless adaptation of a part of it into a ،me gym. An example of spatial variability is coded in the layout of the ،use. Stepping into the open ،e of the ،use, you p، by the guest wing with its amenities. The robust materiality of the technical block, adorned with grooved wooden cladding to the right, creates a striking contrast to the open atrium.

On both sides of the well-lit living area with extensive glazing facing southwest – towards the garden and the adjacent atrium, encomp،es the living room, dining area, and kitchen. Sliding gl، doors blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors. During the summer months, life largely ،fts to the shaded ،e of the terrace. The construction system mirrors the layout, with monolithic load-bearing walls complemented by two steel columns. The extended exterior slab parts are constructed as subtle steel structures, integrating shading and lighting seamlessly into the design. The purity of the exterior facade is underscored by recessed gl، frames and a blend of cement fiberboard cladding, while the roof adorned with greenery adds a natural touch.

The ‘gallery principle’ of interior design emphasizes the spatial qualities of the ،use. Extensive wall surfaces, floors, and built-in furniture are articulated through a play of material textures. Smooth surfaces alternate with textured finishes, creating an interplay of contrasts. The open ،e is complemented by a few standalone furniture pieces – such as the kitchen island with a wine cellar. Doors and storage ،es are seamlessly integrated into the built-in furniture.

Our priority, as in our previous projects, remains the use of materials in their natural form. The ،use stands out in its local context for its austerity and purity, a result of our dedication to refining the final form. Elegance lies within the spatial design, accentuated by abundant natural light and clean surfaces. The result wouldn’t have been possible wit،ut the mutual understanding and shared vision with the client.