House in the Alps | Jan Havelka

The designed structure is located in Austrian Alps near the village of Leogang. House itself stands on the southwest slope. House is surrounded by dense forest on one side and by the communication with low traffic on the other side. Design is inspired by the mountain backgroud. House represents the mountain peak rotated by 90 degrees, from this shape and from the steep terrain house benefits. The wooden schindels and architectural concrete are used as the main facade materials. The house is designed as a low-energy building. The house is environmentally friendly thanks to its heating system, loaction, solar system and rainwater collection which is used as water for flushing. The house supposed to be a family house as well as modern mountain chalet. One of the requirements of the investor was the house to be able to accommodate up to 14 people. All residential rooms are oriented to the southwest with a view of the alps.