This small family house is situated at the end of a street in a newly developed residential district in Bernolákovo. The living arrangement is composed of three distinct structures: the main house, a detached studio, and a garden storage building with an integrated gazebo.

The volumes are deliberately rotated in contrast to the orientation of the plot. These varied alignments create richer spatial dynamics. Narrow residual spaces between the house and the fence transform into functional triangular zones—becoming integral parts of the site rather than mere regulatory setbacks—used for vegetable gardening, shaded retreats, or parking. The smallest volume serves as a visual buffer, screening the parking area, the street, and neighboring properties.

Together, the three buildings define a semi-enclosed, sheltered courtyard. Visual axes are turned inward, eliminating the need for curtains on large glazed surfaces. The structures are expressed as simple volumes with gable roofs and generous overhangs, which are considered essential for comfort—offering protection from rain and sun and encouraging more frequent use of outdoor spaces.

The main house comprises two rooms, divided by a central service core. The living area features an elevated ceiling, articulated independently from the roof geometry. A void between the ceiling and the pitched roof, located on the southern side, acts as a thermal buffer, mitigating overheating.

Positioned at the end of the street, the house quietly assumes a communal role within the neighborhood.

Collaboration: Matúš Meňhert (design and construction of the garden house), Kristína Bednáriková (design and implementation of the garden) / https://www.achilleagardens.eu/