Exterior, House Building Type, Glass Siding Material, Metal Siding Material, Cabin Building Type, and Gable RoofLine The north wall of the IST home functions as a cut-away, offering a peek inside an efficient yet cozy dwelling. Architect Peter Jurkovič built the home for a woman who had sold her flat in the big city of Bratislava and wanted something that reminded her of the village life of her childhood.  Photo 1 of 8 in These Modern Glass Homes Shatter Conventions by Luke Hopping from Small Country Home with Dramatic See-Through Wall

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This small Slovakian country home built by architect Peter Jurkovič features a giant, north facing glass wall underneath a traditional gabled roof. The entire house is only 915 square feet.

The north wall of the IST home functions as a cut-away, offering a peek inside an efficient yet cozy dwelling. Architect Peter Jurkovič built the home for a woman who had sold her flat in the big city of Bratislava and wanted something that reminded her of the village life of her childhood.