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This Mountain Hideaway in the Czech Republic Burrows Into a Meadow
Built in a rugged landscape, this concrete-and-larch wood retreat is designed to weather over the seasons.
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For this remote weekend retreat in a protected area of the Moravian-Silesian Beskids, a mountain range in the Czech Republic, Pavel Míček Architects let the materials set the tone. Contrasting concrete and larch wood—heaviness and lightness—balance out the nearly 2,000-square-foot dwelling, with its concrete base burrowing into the earth and supporting its wood-clad bedrooms and living areas. Over time, moss will obscure the concrete walls, and the larch will develop a silvery patina, blurring the boundaries between the residence and the surrounding meadow.
Shop the Look
A gentle sloping shade press spun from aluminum, the Muuto Ambit Pendant balances the simplicity of a dome shape with feminine contours and pastel inspired finishes.
The Artemide Tolomeo Classic Wall Lamp, based off the Tolomeo design that won the 1989 Compasso d'Oro award, provides the same excellence in adjustable task lighting.
Place the Buden Square Coffee Table in your living area and observe the transformation it brings along with its presence. This low in height table has a large surface area and can be used to serve coffee, snacks to your guests, place magazines, showpiece etc. on top.
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Jenny Xie
Dwell Contributor
Jenny Xie is the author of the novel Holding Pattern, a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 Honoree. She’s received fellowships from Bread Loaf, Yaddo, and MacDowell, among other organizations.
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