House of the Day: Living-Garden House by KWK PROMES
July 7th, 2016
July 7th, 2016
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Completed in 2009 in a rural area of southwestern Poland, this property redefines the vernacular of traditional worker settlements in the area, which feature red masonry walls and asphalt-lined gable roofs.
Set within a large plot, the ground floor of the property is constructed primarily from glass, with a living garden beneath the main living space. In summer the glass partitions can be removed, allowing the indoor and outdoor spaces to completely merge.
Photography: Jakub Certowicz, Olo Studio
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