Kersko. A well-known place, a "forest town" with a population of about 200, yet mysterious and ever-surprising. The plot is square, with sides of 100m. Two thirds of the original pine trees are still standing, and young oaks, birch trees and hornbeams have been added. A natural pond has become the focal point of the place and attracts forest creatures, both original and new. The house, a Finnish Honka log house, stands confidently but humbly amongst the trees by the water?s surface. It is hardly noticeable from the street. Its occupants imbibe the forest sounds and scents beneath the pine tree crowns.

© Tuomas Harjumaaskola

Architects: monom

Location: Hradi?tko, Czech Republic

Lead Architects: Michal Bernart

Team: Zuzana Macková, Ji?í Ptá?ek, Juraj Biro?, Lena Ilová
Area: 474.0 m2

Project Year: 2017

Photographs: Tuomas Harjumaaskola

Project Leaders: Jan Bradá?, Michal Bernart, Igor Hobza

Statics: Petr Fajman, Ji?í Surovec

Engieer: Lucie Stuchlíková

Supplier: Honka ? Finny, Keybau

© Tuomas Harjumaaskola

Kersko. A well-known place, a "forest town" with a population of about 200, yet mysterious and ever-surprising. The plot is square, with sides of 100m. Two thirds of the original pine trees are still standing, and young oaks, birch trees and hornbeams have been added. A natural pond has become the focal point of the place and ...