Innovative architecture in the Sihot district
Slovakian studio Cechvala Architects has unveiled RDH, a modern family home in Bratislava. Designed with three stacked volumes, the home boasts a striking corrugated aluminium facade. Its location is picturesque, nestled near a horticultural center in the Sihot district, bordered by a branch of the Danube River and the Carpathian foothills.
The home’s architectural design leverages an existing building permit from 2009, which influenced the structure’s footprint and height. Cechvala Architects crafted a balance between privacy and openness to the surrounding landscape, utilizing solid elevations facing neighbors and expansive glazing towards the river.
For another innovative take on architecture, explore the transformation of Herkenrode Abbey with evocative steel frameworks.
An adaptable design for evolving needs
Given its placement in a flood zone, the exterior uses untreated corrugated aluminium, known for its durability. “The facade reflects its surroundings, adapting beautifully throughout the day,” explains Ondrej Zajac of Cechvala Architects to Dezeen.
On the ground floor, the house features a garage, fitness area, and utility spaces, highlighted by a central dark steel staircase enveloped in a full-height concrete stairwell. This striking element draws natural light from a skylight into the home.
The first floor offers an open-plan living area and a bedroom, with exposed concrete ceilings complemented by pale timber floors. Built-in furniture adds a layer of practicality, making the space both functional and stylish.
Flexible design for lifelong adaptability
According to Zajac, the home features a modular structural grid allowing reconfiguration with ease. “The house is designed to evolve with its occupants, adapting seamlessly to their changing lives,” Zajac notes.
The living spaces flow onto terraces overlooking the river, designed to offer passive solar shading in summer while welcoming warmth in winter. Textile screens provide privacy and additional shading as needed.
Other notable Slovakian designs highlighted on Dezeen include an artist apartment by Alan Prekop Studio and a Y-shaped house by Paulíny Hovorka Architects. The photography of this project is by Alex Shoots Buildings.
To see more stunning architectural designs, check out Norm Architects’ project in Copenhagen which emphasizes cozy living spaces.
Source: dezeen.com
Frequently asked questions
What materials are used for the facade of RDH house?
The facade uses untreated corrugated aluminium, known for its durability.
How does the home in Bratislava manage privacy and openness?
Cechvala Architects crafted a balance between privacy and openness by utilizing solid elevations facing neighbors and expansive glazing towards the river.
What is unique about the structural grid of the home?
The home features a modular structural grid allowing reconfiguration with ease, designed to evolve with its occupants and adapt to their changing lives.