Zen-Houses

Proof of the fact that some outstanding architecture is also being built in more recent times in Liberec can be seen in the Zen-Houses family house and studio, which won the prestigious Czech Architecture Award in 2016.

Location

Address:TrpasličíLIberec, 460 01GPS:50°47'33.7''N; 15°04'37.5''E[Map]

Contact

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Panel family house

Zen-Houses is based on the idea of a panel family house, where architect Petr Stolín decided to work with the conventional wooden panel sizes (125 x 300 or 125 x 500 cm) without trimming them any further. As this modular wooden panel structure can be used in various layouts and is suitable and cost-effective in many respects (its appearance, price, transport, assembly), it is a great solution when there is a need for fast minimalist housing.

Built with an emphasis on simplicity

Simple to build, simple housing, that’s what we call an ideal solution. The building facade gives the impression of a fine translucent layer. And although it’s only 3 metres wide, the interior doesn’t seem cramped at all. That’s because the large glass windows make it feel like the inside merges smoothly with the views outside.

Award

The building won the top award in the first year of the Czech Architecture Awards competition in 2016.