The Painter's Lake House is a residential design located near Černoste Lake. It is intended for two painter families and integrates Northern European architectural traditions with the surrounding environment. The overall concept balances community living with elements of privacy, making the space conducive to creativity and artistic work.

Architecture and Layout

The house features a symmetric layout that clearly separates private living areas from shared spaces. Each family enjoys its own distinct quarters linked by a common area that includes a painter’s workshop. This configuration promotes meaningful interaction among family members while also providing necessary privacy. The terraces are thoughtfully positioned: southern terraces allow for quiet family gatherings, while the lakeside terrace invites more social activities, enhancing the connection to the natural surroundings.

Site Integration

The design process carefully considers site integration, ensuring that all valuable trees and natural features remain intact. The existing pontoon near the lake is kept and can be renewed, allowing continued access to water-based activities. The old foundation is utilized in the landscaping, which makes way for sowing natural meadow seeds. This promotes local biodiversity, reflecting a strong commitment to ecological sensitivity in the design.

Functional Aspects

Functionality plays a key role in the design. Each living space is designed to be used independently, which allows for flexibility. Heating is provided by air-water heat pumps along with heated floors, supplemented by a fireplace situated in the common meeting area. High-efficiency mechanical ventilation is included, and there are plans to add solar collectors on the southern roof. All these elements contribute to making the home energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

Natural Light and Eco-Friendly Features

Natural light is prioritized throughout the house, particularly in the painter’s workshop. This space features an indirect natural light source from above, complemented by smaller windows that face east and west. These design choices aim to support the creative activities of the residents. Additionally, reused old wood planks from prior structures are incorporated into the interiors, promoting sustainability. Above the bedrooms and bathrooms, there are attic spaces designed to accommodate local bat colonies, further enriching the ecological context of the project.

The careful arrangement of light sources and the choice of sustainable materials in the workshop reflect a thoughtful approach to creating spaces that support artistic expression while maintaining awareness of environmental responsibilities.