INvisible house

● What was the concept behind the project? 

The design of a modern fortress is my interpretation of the house as a refuge and a literal cut-off from reality. In the future, through social media, the need for privacy will be even more important than it is today, so the home should provide it.
I wanted to create two worlds in this project - external and internal. The interior opens up to nature and its benefits. The outside is literally protection against the world.
The main inspiration for the project was the Kościuszko Mound, which is an element of the former "Kraków Fortress". It is located in the vicinity of the plot on which the house was designed.

The building was designed for a blind person who perceives light. The play of light was the most important factor in the design process.

● What was the intent behind the organization of elements across various levels (Architectural, Site, Urban)? 

The assumption is that the building is to be part of the landscape and merge with it - to disappear. Architecture inaccessible from the outside changes when you enter it. Interiors open to nature. The building is situated on the southern slope. The rooms are placed in relation to the sides so that they provide the greatest comfort to users.

● How many iterations were tried to arrive at the final outcome? 

The most important thing was the zoning that took the longest. I tried many different solutions to get the desired effect. Each room has its own unique lighting thanks to the openwork walls and openings in the ceiling. As a result, the owner is guided around the house by light. The arrangement of rooms and openings in the ceiling is on the 200x200cm module

● How was the programme condensed into final? 

The program had to include rooms that provide privacy and connection with nature. In addition to rooms typical for houses, there is also a sculpture room for the blind. The owners run workshops for the blind to show them fine art.

The entire building is connected by grooves that facilitate orientation in the building but for the owner lighting effects are the most important.

● What/How were the materials chosen? 

The most important material is brick, which is characteristic of the surroundings - the Kościuszko Mound. Brick is a material made of clay. Clay is a material thanks to which blind people can feel art.