Vilnius architecture
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Project • By Architektūros linija • Private Houses
Houses in the Forest
Set within a small clearing in dense woodland near Vilnius, Lithuania, Namai Miške — literally “Houses in the Forest” — comprises two contemporary family dwellings. In shaping the sculptural volumes, Vilnius-based practice Architektūros linija sought to create harmony between the natural landscape and human habitation.
Norbert Tukaj
Norbert Tukaj
Volumes shaped by their environment
The project’s striking natural environment inspired a fluid arrangement of the two building volumes. Designed simultaneously on adjacent plots, the houses differ in form yet share a common architectural language, creating a sense of cohesion and depth. The central design idea lies in the contrast between th... More
News • News • 14 Jul 2021
Sustainable Vilnius housing development draws from the tranquility of the forest
On the outskirts of Vilnius on a forested site, this new housing development by Paleko Arch Studija comprises three two-floor villas of 80 square meters each. Surrounded by a tall old pine forest and neighbouring individual villas, the concept maximizes the tranquility of the forest. Clad mainly with timber that blends into the surroundings, there are no fences, only hedge rows for some separation. Even the driveway is reduced to a bare minimum with cars parked on a strengthened lawn surface.
Norbertas Tukaj
Family activities are organized over three the levels. The ground level accommodates a fully glazed living space with the floor extending naturally into the surrounding forest. The next floor features Villa Savoye-type panoramic w... More