Kersko.
A well-known place, a "forest town", yet mysterious and ever-surprising. The plot is square, with sides of 100m. Two thirds of the original pine trees are still standing, and young oaks, birch trees and hornbeams have been added. A natural pond has become the focal point of the place and attracts forest creatures.
Aim.
We envisaged the idea of a house in the centre of a forest town. The project is about maintaining the stillness and quietness of the forest, and also providing a sense of privacy and security for the residents.
Concept.
The house is placed in the centre of the plot and it half-embraces the water, so this natural pond has become part of the house. The log house is T-shaped, with three wings of various functions and qualities. The main entrance is at the intersection of the three wings. The first wing consists of service spaces and rooms; the second wing consists of bedrooms, dressing rooms and a bathroom; and the third comprises the kitchen, dining room and living room.
Outside.
The horizontal façade facing the street contrasts with the height of pines, it nicely blends into the woods and elegantly underlines the tall tree verticals. The perpendicular wing behind stretches deep into the centre of the site by the water, and is rather more dynamic. Its roof slope is steeper and its ridge is at a 45-degree angle with the walls, which gives the roof a unique shape.
Inside.
The interior is defined by the volumetric qualities of the house. There are generous sized windows are positioned so that they frame the most picturesque views of the forest.
Materials.
The main construction is from log system Honka, Finnish pine. The floors are made of oak boards and stone tiles. All the doors are made of oak, the windows are wooden-aluminium. The roof is made of titanzinc sheets.
