We started this project with this information: an existing house with a basement and ground floor, of which the basement had a strictly utilitarian function, and the ground floor was more of an improvisation made over time through a series of successive adjustments.
For this reason, the resulting interior spaces were non-functional and in obvious disagreement with the exterior. Our project solved three major problems:
- Efficient use of interior space
- Connection with the exterior
- Access
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Efficient use of interior space
The client’s desire was for the house to be inhabited by two families, each benefiting from a common space This common space offers the most spectacular view, and the private spaces (bedrooms) are oriented to the north and each placed on one floor (one on the ground floor and the other on the first floor).
Connection with the exterior
The location of the house, with its rich natural beauty, made this project very challenging from the beginning because all the spaces needed to be oriented towards the Piatra Craiului mountain. Among all the spaces, the living room (the common area) benefits from the best view of the landscape through a generous balcony.
Access
Originally, access was on the west side, which resulted in the living spaces being distributed in the semi-underground area without natural light. Therefore, the entrance was moved to the north side, leading to the reorganization of the yard layout, which offered more space to the pedestrian paths and enhanced the beautiful view.
For the building’s aesthetics, we adopted local materials (wood and stone) to maintain the air of a mountain lodge and ensure a subtle presence in the landscape. We also incorporated elements of Romanian folklore through a series of stylized wooden details.
