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Project • By INTERURBAN • Apartments
Villa Jurata
Architecture studio INTERURBAN has completed Villa Jurata, a residential building in the seaside resort town of Jurata on Poland’s Hel Peninsula that reinterprets the tradition of modernist Baltic seaside villas.
Located within a pine forest typical of the region, the building was designed to respond to the natural landscape and the architectural character of Jurata, a town shaped by early twentieth-century holiday villas. The architects aimed to reduce the visual scale of the project and integrate it with the surrounding environment.
Nate Cook Photography
Nate Cook Photography
Instead of a single monolithic volume, the building is articulated into a series of smaller segments that reflect the rhythm and proportions of nei... More
Project • By Archmondo • Apartments
Promenada
On Poland's bustling coast, where architectural pandemonium typically reigns supreme, a quietly revolutionary project has emerged. Promenada, designed by Piotr Kowalczyk of ARCHMONDO, stands as compelling evidence that Polish seaside architecture is ready to shed its chaotic skin and embraceits much quieter and more elegant voice.
Jakub Certowicz
The setting could hardly be more conspicuous. Wladyslawowo's Aleja Gwiazd Sportu serves as the town's popular boardwalk, channeling streams of holidaymakers toward the Baltic waters throughout the summer months. Yet step back from this human torrent, just five minutes from the beach, and the frenetic energy dissipates. Here, amidst the comparative calm, Promenada has taken root – a quie... More
Project • By Open Architecture Design • Coasts
Pāvilosta Residence by OAD
Nestled within the charming town of Pāvilosta, this residence masterfully marries tradition with contemporary aesthetics. Drawing inspiration from the historic fishing village's vibrant wooden homes, the design imbibes the colorful essence of small streets lined with quaint, painted houses.
OAD; Alvis Rozenbergs
OAD; Alvis Rozenbergs
Capturing the essence of a sea breeze in a structure, this home emerges as a luminous oasis for a family. Echoing the rhythms and strength of the Baltic Sea, every aspect of this home's exterior is meticulously designed to sync harmoniously with its natural surroundings. The careful positioning and overall layout of the home pay tribute to the sea, facilitating a connection that lets the occupa... More