Villa O

Villa is set in a natural lakeside environment. Positioned at the highest point of the site, it offers panoramic views in all four main directions. The circular structure becomes a soft response to nature based surroundings. Semi-enclosed courtyards merge interior and exterior spaces. At its center, a cross-shaped plan divides the circular plan into four zones. A bright central space opens up to one of the four separate views. A gently slanted concrete wall define the house’s silhouette and spatial feeling. Villa O blends spatial clarity with a seamless connection to its surroundings.

The site was isolated in nature, away from streets or buildings, it does not follow any urban pattern or grid. From the site’s highest point, the view was breathtaking. The client’s wish was to follow the exact same path and create a house that does not follow any grid or line and still keeps the feeling of spaciousness inside the house as it can be felt outside. A circular form with gently slanted walls emerged in the concept. Slanted walls give a sense of illusion, whereas the central space preserves the original spaciousness and panoramic views of the site. In the central, cross-shaped space, the uninterrupted views maintain the sensation of still being in the open landscape. The house offers two distinct atmospheres: an intimate, slatted-wall ambiance in the rooms and a bright, open feeling in the central space. The interior experience corresponds with the exterior silhouette, and the final volume sits naturally within the site, unaffected by any pattern or grid, just like nature.

From the very beginning, the client requested that nothing feel artificial. This defined our material palette and guided the concept — concrete and wood. Concrete proved ideal: durable, long-lasting, and with a beautiful surface that enhances the play of sunlight and shadow. Apart from this, concrete helped us realize a challenging structural ambition — creating a slanted perimeter wall. It became the most demanding part of the entire construction process. Wood was chosen to stay close to the natural environment. Thermowood, in particular, offered resistance to rot and insects, ensuring durability while remaining a renewable material. Situated openly near the lake, the site required calmness and subtlety. Hidden courtyards within the perimeter conceal the windows. The new villa was designed to be silent and respectful in its presence.