House by the Vineyard by ARCHITEKTI mikulaj & mikulajova

The house stands on the outskirts of a traditional wine village in Slovakia, close to the vineyards. The concept is based on the original urbanism of this region, which used to consist of long houses arranged on narrow plots. Three longitudinal volumes with gable roofs are composed on the spacious piece of land and open up to the beautiful environment.

Today, the parents’ house, children’s house, and the outbuilding are used by one family. Later, in the future, the house can be adapted to new conditions and used by two family units. There is a nice human scale in the spaces thanks to the division into several volumes. Rich views to the surroundings make the stay here even more attractive. The covered terrace is a place to stay outdoors all year around. The main building material used is a ceramic brick. The technology consists of cooling systems, air recovery and photovoltaics, with the use of a well for garden needs. The porch, wooden shutters, and traditional roof tiles complete the rural architecture language.