DKR House is located west of Kraków, in the Vistula valley, at the foot of forested areas in southern Poland. The building stands on a large and unusually shaped plot with terrain sloping in two directions, which offered an opportunity to position the house in an interesting way and develop its surroundings with care.
The house was designed by BXB Studio and constructed on an empty plot. Its façade is finished with black wood in the shou sugi ban technique. The form was inspired by traditional Slavic architecture, where houses were naturally integrated into the green landscape without disturbing the environment. It is a modern project rooted in local tradition and respect for nature.
The building has a total area of 406 m² and is divided into three levels. The ground floor contains a spacious living area with large windows opening to a terrace overlooking the trees. The kitchen and dining area are connected with a round window at the center of the house. This floor also includes a guest bathroom, guest room, pantry, wardrobe, and garage.
The attic serves as the private zone, with a mezzanine overlooking the two-level living room, three children's rooms with a shared bathroom, and the master area with bedroom, walk-in closet, and bathroom. The underground level, hidden from the garden side by the natural slope, functions as a recreation and relaxation zone. It includes a home cinema, workspace, bar, and a spa with jacuzzi and glass-walled sauna. From this level there is a panoramic view of a small valley with wetlands and old oak trees.
The material palette is based on natural and honest surfaces. The façade is clad in black timber burned in the shou sugi ban technique. Inside, dark stained oak continues this motif, complemented by lighter oak for floors and furniture, and natural clay plaster on walls and ceilings. Granite stone was used in the kitchen and naica quartzite in the bathrooms. The color scheme reflects calm natural tones of beige and light wood, contrasted with deep brown and black elements echoing the façade. These are complemented by earthy reds and rust tones, adding energy and character, particularly in furniture details and accessories.
The result is a space deeply rooted in its context: the architecture, the landscape, and the lifestyle of its owners. Calm and timeless, the house combines natural materials, art, and bespoke furniture into a coherent and sensitive whole. It is a place that invites one to live in harmony with nature and in the rhythm of its residents.
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