{"id":44669,"date":"2025-04-23T19:48:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T19:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/44669\/"},"modified":"2025-04-23T19:48:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T19:48:19","slug":"house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/44669\/","title":{"rendered":"House Oskar \/ Jan Zaloudek Architekt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d3579713bf01888be9f1-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"House Oskar \/ Jan Zaloudek Architekt - Image 1 of 44\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6807d3579713bf01888be9f1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" height=\"570\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"eager\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d3579713bf01888be9f1-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt_18.jpg\" style=\"min-height: var(--featured-height, auto); aspect-ratio: auto 640 \/ 570\" width=\"640\"\/><\/a>\u00a9 BoysPlayNice<\/p>\n<p class=\"thumbs afd-desktop-e clearfix\"><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6807d3495bb0040185647e35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d3495bb0040185647e35-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"House Oskar \/ Jan Zaloudek Architekt - 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Exterior Photography, Garden\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6807d3495bb0040185647e35\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d3495bb0040185647e35-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1745437696_537_house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt_5.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>\u00a9 BoysPlayNice<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Text description provided by the architects. Modern House in a Baroque Garden<strong> <\/strong>&#8211;<strong> <\/strong>The House Oskar, designed by architect Jan \u017daloudek, was built in a generous garden that originally belonged to the neighbouring chateau in the South Bohemian village of Kamenn\u00e1 Lhota. The site&#8217;s remarkable genius loci is enriched by the remnants of a Baroque barn, centuries-old mature trees, and a stone wall that frames the expansive property, opening into the picturesque rural landscape.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d3635bb0040185647e3a-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"House Oskar \/ Jan Zaloudek Architekt - Exterior Photography\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6807d3635bb0040185647e3a\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d3635bb0040185647e3a-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt_7.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>\u00a9 BoysPlayNice<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Contemplation, Inspiration, Recreation &#8211; The house, embodying the philosophy of contemplation, inspiration, and recreation, was built by the architect for himself and his family. Together with his wife, art historian and writer Jolanta Trojak, they long dreamed of a place where one could connect with the landscape or retreat inward to restore physical and mental strength. They envisioned a space that not only invites rest but also serves as a wellspring of creativity and inspiration\u2014qualities integral to their everyday lives. With meticulous attention to detail, they created a space where even the simplest daily routines transform into small, profound experiences. The House Oskar is a unique microcosm\u2014a harmonious sanctuary for sleeping, reading, dining, and creating, all in symbiosis with the universe outside its windows.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d35d9713bf01888be9f7-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"House Oskar \/ Jan Zaloudek Architekt - Interior Photography\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6807d35d9713bf01888be9f7\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d35d9713bf01888be9f7-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1745437697_584_house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt_15.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>\u00a9 BoysPlayNice<\/a><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d32d5bb0040185647e31-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-ground-floor-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"House Oskar \/ Jan Zaloudek Architekt - Image 39 of 44\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6807d32d5bb0040185647e31\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d32d5bb0040185647e31-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-ground-floor-plan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/02-ground-floor-plan-2.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Ground Floor Plan<\/a><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d35f9713bf01888be9f9-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"House Oskar \/ Jan Zaloudek Architekt - Interior Photography, Wood\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6807d35f9713bf01888be9f9\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d35f9713bf01888be9f9-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt_19.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>\u00a9 BoysPlayNice<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Perfection, Imperfection, Timelessness &#8211;<strong> <\/strong>The house&#8217;s design was shaped by the local topography and the constraints of building on a culturally protected site. The architect carefully integrated the building into the landscape and historical context, ensuring it did not overshadow the ch\u00e2teau and exuded a timeless character. Inspired by the idea of a chapel, lacking in the village, the resulting architecture is a harmonious blend of contrasts: new and old, interior and exterior, perfection and imperfection. The design respects the traditional elongated form of houses with gabled roofs, drawing on the vocabulary of local agricultural buildings. Perforated masonry, with openings for light and air found in nearby historical structures, serves as the building&#8217;s defining feature. This detail acts as a sunshade for the southern gable wall and inspires the pattern of wooden shading panels on the other fa\u00e7ades. The compact form of the house is permeated by niches on each fa\u00e7ade, references to Baroque morphology. These niches form entry vestibules and loggias, allowing flexible shading. The house can either fully open to the landscape, connecting its residents to the world, or close off to highlight its meditative character. The building materials honour the local character of the surrounding structures and landscape. The load-bearing structure consists of insulated ceramic masonry combined with reinforced concrete elements. The white stucco fa\u00e7ade echoes the tone and texture of neighboring buildings. The roof is clad with fired ceramic tiles, and the shading panels are made from whitewashed Czech fir and spruce.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d3609713bf01888be9fa-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"House Oskar \/ Jan Zaloudek Architekt - Image 10 of 44\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6807d3609713bf01888be9fa\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d3609713bf01888be9fa-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt_21.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>\u00a9 BoysPlayNice<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Natural Cycles and Light &#8211; Life in the house is intimately connected to natural cycles and the movement of daylight. From the bedroom and the main living space, which opens onto a panoramic view of the orchard, residents can observe the sunrise and moonrise. The southern fa\u00e7ade, with its perforated gable wall and impressive circular window, connects the social space with the courtyard and the barn ruins. Generous openings seamlessly merge the interior with the exterior, extending into wooden terraces, lush greenery, and the cool embrace of historic stone walls. The western fa\u00e7ade, with its entry niche, shields the house from village views. A \u00a0vaulted niche in the northern gable brings light into the bedroom, bathroom, and utility spaces, echoing the curved forms of the nearby Baroque ch\u00e2teau. The penetration of sunlight into the interior can be regulated throughout the day using white shading panels. A sunlit room can quickly transform into a magical, enclosed space where light and shadow play mesmerisingly. At night, the light reverses direction, and the house, illuminated by its glowing niches, shines into the landscape. The interior is illuminated by minimalist white fixtures, complemented by Japanese washi paper lanterns and the flickering glow of a wood-burning stove.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d35e9713bf01888be9f8-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"House Oskar \/ Jan Zaloudek Architekt - Image 5 of 44\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6807d35e9713bf01888be9f8\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d35e9713bf01888be9f8-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1745437698_301_house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt_23.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>\u00a9 BoysPlayNice<\/a><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d3469713bf01888be9e3-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"House Oskar \/ Jan Zaloudek Architekt - Image 11 of 44\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6807d3469713bf01888be9e3\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d3469713bf01888be9e3-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt_22.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>\u00a9 BoysPlayNice<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sacred Inspiration <strong>&#8211; <\/strong>Behind the house&#8217;s traditional morphology lies an original interior. In contrast to the white exterior, the inside is warm and rounded. The main space surprise with a generously vaulted ceiling that rises to a height of seven meters, emphasising its sacred inspiration. White stucco walls and large aluminium-framed windows further highlight the ethereal character of the space. Another nod to ecclesiastical architecture is the two-meter-wide circular window piercing the southern gable of the house. The focal point of the interior is a curved wooden kitchen with an island made from Indian Shivakashi granite, reminiscent of a church altar. This is the centrepiece of all daily rituals. In the southern part of the space is a dining area with an oak table and chairs, overlooked by a 19th-century wooden carving of the Madonna. Across from this is a relaxation area featuring a long sofa offering views both of the landscape and the courtyard with its barn ruins. The sofa is framed by a tapestry made from undyed sheep&#8217;s wool. In addition to the main living area, the ground floor includes a bathroom, toilet, utility room, and one of the bedrooms. Throughout the home, custom-made wooden and stone furniture designed by the architect creates a cohesive aesthetic. This includes solid wood beds and wardrobes, a black granite bench in the hallway, and matching bedside tables. The upper floor is conceived as a separate apartment with a bedroom, bathroom, and studio space. Unlike the ground floor, which maintains an open connection to the outside world, the attic is a closed, cocoon-like space ideal for reflection, reading, and creation. Small roof windows illuminate the white, compact cavern permeated by niches and arches.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d35d9713bf01888be9f6-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"House Oskar \/ Jan Zaloudek Architekt - Image 18 of 44\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6807d35d9713bf01888be9f6\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d35d9713bf01888be9f6-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt_31.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>\u00a9 BoysPlayNice<\/a><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d32c9713bf01888be9e0-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-attic-floor-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"House Oskar \/ Jan Zaloudek Architekt - Image 40 of 44\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6807d32c9713bf01888be9e0\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d32c9713bf01888be9e0-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-attic-floor-plan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/03-attic-floor-plan-3.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Attic Floor Plan<\/a><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d34e9713bf01888be9eb-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"House Oskar \/ Jan Zaloudek Architekt - Image 23 of 44\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6807d34e9713bf01888be9eb\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d34e9713bf01888be9eb-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt_36.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>\u00a9 BoysPlayNice<\/a><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d3599713bf01888be9f3-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"House Oskar \/ Jan Zaloudek Architekt - Image 19 of 44\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6807d3599713bf01888be9f3\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d3599713bf01888be9f3-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt_32.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>\u00a9 BoysPlayNice<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Art in Every Detail &#8211; Art plays a significant role in the family&#8217;s life, whose collection spans from Czech Modernism to contemporary works. This love of art is omnipresent in their home. The bedroom features a 19th-century panneau japonais, alongside a large-format contemporary painting by Antonie Stanov\u00e1 and sculptural pieces by Michal Janiga. Stone sculptures by Vanda Hv\u00edzdalov\u00e1 are displayed on travertine pedestals in the attic. The family&#8217;s curatorial approach is reflected in every detail of the house. Visitors are greeted in the entry hall by a wooden ceremonial mask from Gabon, while the main living area features an African stool carved from a single piece of wood and original ceramics by Martin Hanu\u0161. The bedrooms and attic are illuminated by sculptural Akari lamps designed by Isamu Noguchi. A large collection of art books is an integral part of the home&#8217;s ambiance.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d35b5bb0040185647e39-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"House Oskar \/ Jan Zaloudek Architekt - Image 35 of 44\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6807d35b5bb0040185647e39\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt\/6807d35b5bb0040185647e39-house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt_12.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>\u00a9 BoysPlayNice<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A Living Gesamtkunstwerk &#8211;<strong> <\/strong>The House Oskar, named after cosmopolitan composer Oskar Nedbal, who composed his operetta Polish Blood at the neighboring ch\u00e2teau, is a space the owners want to share with others. This unique Gesamtkunstwerk is open to the public, whether through traditional rentals or as a venue for artist residencies, pop-up events, and workshops. The owners look forward to fostering a vibrant community of creative and inspiring individuals around the house.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00a9 BoysPlayNice + 39 Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1029374\/house-oskar-jan-zaloudek-architekt Area Area of this architecture&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":44670,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3939],"tags":[4023,4021,4020,4022,77,7931,7930,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-44669","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-arts-and-design","8":"tag-architecture","9":"tag-arts","10":"tag-arts-and-design","11":"tag-design","12":"tag-entertainment","13":"tag-houses","14":"tag-residential-architecture","15":"tag-uk","16":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114389012676761009","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44669","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44669"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44669\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44670"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44669"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44669"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44669"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}