Stodolove

Residential Architecture for Anna Maria Sokolowska

Realization of the reconstruction of a farm building from 1940, in a district of the city, which is a remnant of a former village. Beautiful location in a valley surrounded by forest and next to fish ponds. The reconstruction assumed a reference in the body and finish of the building's facade to the former barns. Attention to detail, respect for the history and tradition of the place, and the character of the buildings of the old village. The facade and roof were made of charred boards Scandinavian spruce and Siberian larch, and automatic shutters refer to the barn gates.

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Unique Properties

The project consisted of the conversion of an existing farm building dating from 1940. The farm building with a living room was located on a plot surrounded by greenery and old fruit trees in Rumia, in the Szmelta district, which is a remnant of a former village.The planning of the interior layout on the ground floor started rather unusually, with the front window, with a seating area that was to be the central hub of the entire living space.

Tags

modern barn, shou sugi ban wood, wooden barn, old barn, barn

Production Technology

Siberian larch board charred on the roof, board Scandinavian spruce charred on the facade

Design Challenge

The primary problem was the construction law and regulations for the land on which the redevelopment was to take place. The area under conservation supervision with great restrictions and prohibitions. Geological surveys, structural studies of the building that was to be rebuilt, creation and agreement of the building design took several months. The reconstruction itself took more than 3 years, largely blocked by pandemics and rising prices for materials and services, as well as a problem with the availability of materials.

Project Duration

Project started March 2019, finished June 2022 in Rumia, Poland

Operation Flow

I was very keen to place the building in the context of the site and its surroundings. I wanted to respect the history and climate of the building, preserve the tradition and create a building that would attract the eye with its simplicity, but would not shout or drown out the surrounding nature with its form. A simple black block with a pitched roof covered with a tan Siberian larch board, Scandinavian spruce on the façade and black sliding shutters on the ground floor, whose form is meant to refer to a barn door, make the appearance coherent and unobtrusive.

Research

In order to learn about the history of the site and the region, it was necessary to study archival maps retrieved from Polish and foreign servers, obtain archival documents and photos for the area, and own observations and photo documentation of the remains of former farm buildings from the area.

Inspiration

The current form of the building and the finishing of the façade with black tan board is a reference to the old wooden barns, of which there are still several preserved in the area. Respect for the history of the site initiated analysis, collecting photographs and archive maps of the area in order to create a building that would be a link between the tradition and the present day.

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fotomohito.eu and Anna Maria Sokolowska is owner of the copyright

Project Overview

Stodolove Residential Architecture has been a Bronze winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Bronze Recognition

Anna Maria Sokolowska was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Stodolove Residential Architecture.

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