This contemporary residential house in Kaunas, Lithuania, was designed in 2021 by the Architectural Bureau G. Natkevicius & Partners.

Description
A stylish three bedrooms house in the unique location on the shore of Lamp?dis quarry. The plot chosen by the customers is clearly oriented to the water body and a horn distinctly emerging on the shoreline. Therefore, the landscaping solutions of the plot are ascetic; the spacious open courtyard emphasizes the opening view to the water body.
The concept of the building was based on the principle of screen architecture. The graceful cornices on the main façade create the depth impression, turning a simple shape into an intriguing and interesting object. This exceptional detail creates a clean and minimalist silhouette of the façade, in framing a huge, solid glass façade. The tapering cornice cut thins out the structures and gives sharpness to the volume. According to the architect, cornices are like horse’s blinders, directing the glance in the main centerpiece ? to Lamp?dis quarry and closing the view from the surrounding buildings. It is not just a beautiful architectural detail but also a functional solution. Cornices extremely smartly and stylishly separate the living spaces from neighbouring plots and at the same time protect the glass facade from environmental effects: sunlight, precipitation and serve as a sun canopy on the first floor terrace. The building volume looks aesthetic and clean. ...