NEW HOW architects designed a modern retreat in Hrubá Skála, Czech Republic, harmonizing with the Bohemian Paradise landscape. Completed in 2023, the weekend house balances traditional and contemporary elements. Set on a south-sloping plot, it mirrors the local architecture, offering panoramic views framed by the medieval Trosky castle ruins.

Blends tradition and modernity
NEW HOW architects designed a modern weekend house on the edge of Hrubá Skála, a village in the Czech Republic known for its picturesque landscape in the Bohemian Paradise protected area. The house is constructed to respect and blend with the rich history and natural beauty of the region while providing a calm retreat connected with the surrounding environment.
“The sophisticated design of this house harmoniously combines traditional and modern elements, meeting the high standards set for contemporary living,” said the Czech practice.
House built on sloping plot
The house sits on a gently sloping plot south of Hrubá Skála’s village centre, surrounded by both historical and modern family homes. The plot’s eclectic mix of architecture influences the design of the house, with traditional elements used and adapted to suit modern living.
In plan, the rectangular cottage takes the form of a wide-open V, a design decision dictated by the restricted shape of the plot, as well as to maximise views of the picturesque landscape. The house’s single-storey structure is topped by ...