heroal USA Inc.

House by the forest / cakov+partners

The family house in Petřikov near Prague is designed to harmonize with the landscape while prioritizing space, privacy, and durability. Located on a 2,000 m² plot at the edge of the village, the house occupies only ten percent of the land, with forest and open landscape bordering two sides. The ground floor, constructed in architectural concrete, contains a kitchen, dining room, living room, and technical spaces, with a large glazed “picture” window framing seasonal views of the surroundings. A reinforced concrete wall at the front doubles as a car screen and features a backlit bench leading to the main entrance. The first floor, a brick-clad structure with a sloped aluminum roof, accommodates four bedrooms and two bathrooms, distinct in form and material from the ground floor. The design emphasizes simplicity, functionality, and longevity, using low-maintenance, durable materials including concrete, brick, and aluminum. Openings on the façade were sized to allow for budget-conscious solutions if necessary, though aluminum windows were ultimately installed. From every room, the house opens toward the southwest, connecting daily life with nature while maintaining privacy from neighbors. The project was realized through close collaboration with the family, who relied on the architects not only for design but also for budget guidance, resulting in a home that maximizes spatial quality, integrates with the landscape, and balances functionality with a restrained, elegant aesthetic.