Rodinný dům - GothicalMinimalism

Project idea

A family house in Prague-Nebušice that reinterprets Gothic architectural principles through a minimalist contemporary lens, creating a residential dwelling with tall vertical proportions and expressive timber structural elements.

Project description

The project is a family house (Rodinný dům) located in Prague-Nebušice. The design concept draws on Gothic architectural language — particularly verticality, pointed arch forms, and structural expression — translated into a minimalist modern vocabulary. The house features prominent timber columns and vertical fins that frame large glazed openings, creating a rhythmic facade composition. The massing responds to the surrounding suburban context while establishing a distinctive architectural identity. The concept section shows axonometric studies analyzing the site context, building orientation, interior layout, landscape integration, and roof geometry through a series of design iterations.

Technical information

The building is organized over two floors (1.NP and 2.NP) with floor plans showing living spaces, bedrooms, and service areas. A comprehensive wall section (Komplexní řez 1:20) details the construction assembly including foundations, wall buildup, window detailing, and roof connection. The structural system combines timber frame elements with solid wall construction. Section B-B' reveals the dramatic arched roof structure spanning the interior spaces. The site plan shows the building's placement within the plot and its relationship to neighboring structures.

Documentation

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