Living-Garden Home attempts at redefining the single-family house to integrate architecture with nature.
The classic household division into the living area, located in the ground floor and the sleeping area above
was transformed into new typology. During the day, we should be able to interact with the environment, with
the light (cognitive functions), whereas in the night, we appreciate separation from the environment (safety
function). Dichotomy is thus born: the ground floor opens up to the garden under the floor ledge, whereas the
first floor is more introvert. Living space merges with nature, glass partitions are the sole protection against
the weather. The floor extends the lawn by utilizing grass mimicking materials. The living room has become
the living-garden.

We live in the garden during the day and enclose in the cocoon at night – an idea derived
from the past. Our ancestors would harvest food in daylight while sheltering in the trees at night. Living-
Garden restores the original order.

The form and materials represent local traditions – red masonry walls and asphalt-lined gable roofs. The building was set parallel to the road to ensure privacy into the garden.

The first floor was shifted at 90 degrees against ground floor to overhang and penetrate the garden.

A living space is created under the ledge, where flooring becomes reminescence of grass and completely retractable glass partitions integrate this space with the garden.

Living-garden’s fragment has arisen an intimate, enshadowed space with home theatre. From the outside it is covered with mirror stainless steel to keep the impression of garden flowing under the building.

The form and materials represent local traditions – red masonry walls and asphalt-lined gable roofs. The building was set parallel to the road to ensure privacy into the garden.

The first floor was shifted at 90 degrees against ground floor to overhang and penetrate the garden.

A living space is created under the ledge, where flooring becomes reminescence of grass and completely retractable glass partitions integrate this space with the garden.

Living-garden’s fragment has arisen an intimate, enshadowed space with home theatre. From the outside it is covered with mirror stainless steel to keep the impression of garden flowing under the building.

The form and materials represent local traditions – red masonry walls and asphalt-lined gable roofs. The building was set parallel to the road to ensure privacy into the garden.

The first floor was shifted at 90 degrees against ground floor to overhang and penetrate the garden.

A living space is created under the ledge, where flooring becomes reminescence of grass and completely retractable glass partitions integrate this space with the garden.

Living-garden’s fragment has arisen an intimate, enshadowed space with home theatre. From the outside it is covered with mirror stainless steel to keep the impression of garden flowing under the building.

The form and materials represent local traditions – red masonry walls and asphalt-lined gable roofs. The building was set parallel to the road to ensure privacy into the garden.

The first floor was shifted at 90 degrees against ground floor to overhang and penetrate the garden.

A living space is created under the ledge, where flooring becomes reminescence of grass and completely retractable glass partitions integrate this space with the garden.

Living-garden’s fragment has arisen an intimate, enshadowed space with home theatre. From the outside it is covered with mirror stainless steel to keep the impression of garden flowing under the building.

Evolution of the living-garden house idea exemplified by selected projects.

The concept of the house in Wroclaw from couple of years ago initiated this idea. On certain stage of design its meandering form was separating the garden into the west and east parts. To integrate gardens the building was partially lifted and the living space found place underneath. Hence the idea to keep the grass on the floor. Thanks to retractable glass partitions living room became living-garden.

The next project of the house in Warsaw, where the same idea rules and indicates to be universal and not to be depended on building’s form.

The project of the house in Krakow was a step forward, where both living and sleeping spaces were fragments of the garden. We realized, however, the living-garden should be based on each human’s natural existance order, where we live in the garden during the day and enclose in the home’s cocoon at night.

Evolution of the living-garden house idea exemplified by selected projects.

The concept of the house in Wroclaw from couple of years ago initiated this idea. On certain stage of design its meandering form was separating the garden into the west and east parts. To integrate gardens the building was partially lifted and the living space found place underneath. Hence the idea to keep the grass on the floor. Thanks to retractable glass partitions living room became living-garden.

The next project of the house in Warsaw, where the same idea rules and indicates to be universal and not to be depended on building’s form.

The project of the house in Krakow was a step forward, where both living and sleeping spaces were fragments of the garden. We realized, however, the living-garden should be based on each human’s natural existance order, where we live in the garden during the day and enclose in the home’s cocoon at night.

Evolution of the living-garden house idea exemplified by selected projects.

The concept of the house in Wroclaw from couple of years ago initiated this idea. On certain stage of design its meandering form was separating the garden into the west and east parts. To integrate gardens the building was partially lifted and the living space found place underneath. Hence the idea to keep the grass on the floor. Thanks to retractable glass partitions living room became living-garden.

The next project of the house in Warsaw, where the same idea rules and indicates to be universal and not to be depended on building’s form.

The project of the house in Krakow was a step forward, where both living and sleeping spaces were fragments of the garden. We realized, however, the living-garden should be based on each human’s natural existance order, where we live in the garden during the day and enclose in the home’s cocoon at night.

While working on the following living-garden project we came to a conclusion, that not only garden can penetrate the buidling, but also particular elements of living space may be spread all around the garden – this is how house in the Fields works, currently under construction.

Adapting living-garden idea to the house in Tatras confirmed us in belief this idea is universal and receptive enough to match any context, even the very traditional one.

We believe the blend of architecture and the environment will soon be fuller: applying specific grass or moss types in the living section will improve the internal microclimate, improve the quality of air, and, in result, create a healthier space for living.

Living-Garden House is a step towards this ideal. It makes the residents aware that they are a part of a bigger ecosystem.

While working on the following living-garden project we came to a conclusion, that not only garden can penetrate the buidling, but also particular elements of living space may be spread all around the garden – this is how house in the Fields works, currently under construction.

Adapting living-garden idea to the house in Tatras confirmed us in belief this idea is universal and receptive enough to match any context, even the very traditional one.

We believe the blend of architecture and the environment will soon be fuller: applying specific grass or moss types in the living section will improve the internal microclimate, improve the quality of air, and, in result, create a healthier space for living.

Living-Garden House is a step towards this ideal. It makes the residents aware that they are a part of a bigger ecosystem.

While working on the following living-garden project we came to a conclusion, that not only garden can penetrate the buidling, but also particular elements of living space may be spread all around the garden – this is how house in the Fields works, currently under construction.

Adapting living-garden idea to the house in Tatras confirmed us in belief this idea is universal and receptive enough to match any context, even the very traditional one.

We believe the blend of architecture and the environment will soon be fuller soon: applying specific grass or moss types in the living section will improve the internal microclimate, improve the quality of air, and, in result, create a healthier space for living.

Living-Garden House is a step towards this ideal. It makes the residents aware that they are a part of a bigger ecosystem.

honourable mention in brick awards competition 2015

nomination for mies van der rohe award 2014

honourable mention in architecture of
the year in silesian region competition 2014

ait 07-08 2016

iw magazine 07 2016

brick award 2016

id+c 07 2015

architektura murator 05 2015