A minimalist timber retreat designed for flexibility
Architect Kristijan Markoc introduces Plana House, a blueprint for a modest, two-bedroom home that acts as a canvas for your creativity. With a footprint of just 42 square meters, it’s designed to adapt to any site. The structure’s straightforward, pitched-roof design utilizes widely available materials, keeping it accessible and cost-effective.
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An open-source approach to designing homes
Markoc, the visionary founder of Swiss studio Plana Architecture, aims to make home building more accessible. By providing freely-available technical drawing sets, residents are empowered to engage with the building process. “Plana House seeks to place some of that knowledge back in the commons,” he notes. Designed with modular principles in mind, the structure meets UK and Irish standards but requires local professional assessment for compliance. The principles of efficient home design are at the forefront, ensuring ease and sustainability.
Efficient materials and thoughtful design
The house uses a straightforward timber frame, emphasizing a highly efficient structural grid. This ensures economic feasibility and construction efficiency. The timber cladding, visible in Markoc’s renderings, can be customized with local materials to better fit regional aesthetics. For a minimal environmental impact, the structure accommodates both screw piles and pad foundations.
Interior simplicity with natural warmth
Internally, the home is thoughtfully divided into two distinct sections. One wing hosts a communal area featuring combined living, dining, and kitchen spaces, while the opposite wing offers privacy with two bedrooms and a bathroom. Large windows flood the interior with natural light, enhanced by the pitched roof that provides an airy ambiance. The design principle enhances warmth and simplicity throughout the spaces.
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This innovative design emphasizes adaptability and straightforward construction, leading the way for those interested in building their own sustainable, modern home. Explore the possibilities with Plana Architecture‘s open-source approach and make it uniquely yours.
Source: dezeen.com
Frequently asked questions
What is the size of Plana House?
Plana House has a footprint of just 42 square meters.
Who designed the Plana House?
The Plana House was designed by architect Kristijan Markoc.
How is the interior of the Plana House divided?
Internally, the home is divided into two sections: one with a communal area featuring living, dining, and kitchen spaces, and the opposite wing with two bedrooms and a bathroom.