“Two Worlds” is a contemporary single-family home whose architecture is based on a harmony of contrasts. The design consists of two distinctly different volumes: a warm, wooden ground floor and a light, bright upper floor made of aluminum panels. Their juxtaposition evokes the concept of yin-yang, emphasizing both the functional division of the building and the relationship between open and closed spaces. The overhanging geometry of the upper floor creates a covered entrance area and encloses a cozy courtyard. Extensive ground-floor glazing opens the interior to the garden, allowing light and nature to flow freely.
The heart of the house is the atrium with a decorative tree and a Japanese-style garden, a space that organizes the interior layout and serves as a focal point around which the residents’ daily life revolves. The ground floor houses the living area, while the upper floor houses the night zone. The interior layout and window arrangement provide residents with a sense of privacy while maintaining close contact with the surrounding greenery. The house was designed using modern cross-laminated timber (CLT) technology. The unusual geometry of the entrance area required the use of a steel frame for reinforcement. The entire structure is prefabricated, and the design and production of the elements were based on a 3D model, allowing for precision workmanship within a tolerance of just a few millimeters.
The garden, like the building, is divided into two zones: a structured, representative section of the house and a naturalistic space on the slope, separated by a boulder wall and complemented by a rain garden.
“Two Worlds” is a project created in the spirit of sustainable construction. It utilizes solutions that promote energy efficiency, rainwater retention, thermal comfort, and a minimized environmental footprint. Natural materials, high insulation of the partitions, a green roof, and CLT technology create a house that combines modern form, ecological character, and a conscious approach to the design of contemporary living spaces.
