Chalet Karlov

Stylish private home in the countryside

In the heart of the Czech Křivoklátsko nature reserve stands an elegant new building named Chalet Karlov. Having once been immersed in Prague city life, the client made a conscious decision for a fresh start in the countryside. The large-scale windows in his new home invite the surrounding nature into every room. 

Reference details

Type of Building Private Home
Product areas Windows Facades Sliding doors
Schüco Systems FWS 50 AWS 75.SI+ ASS 70.HI
Features New build Design and Aesthetics
Location Brno, Czech Republic
Completion 2020
Architects Ing. arch. Pavel Lazarov
Specialist company Dafe-plast Jihlava s.r.o.
Picture credits © Vladimír Kiva Novotný

Clear layout of the rooms

The house is surrounded by woods, meadows and an orchard. Resting on a monolithic base made of exposed concrete are two interconnected building structures, which use a classic skeleton construction with saddle roofs. They appear rather inconspicuous from the outside but are large and spacious on the inside. While one building houses the sleeping, dressing and bathing areas, the second serves as a central living area with a dining room, kitchen, fireplace and bar. The outdoor areas, including the pergola with a pool, seamlessly extend the living space out into the open air.

Visual and physical openness

The solid oak used in the building lends a warm and timeless feel to the buildings, while the clean lines and generous glazing add contemporary accents. Large windows, Design sliding doors and transparent gable surfaces open up the building visually and physically to the surrounding nature. The interior and exterior areas flow seamlessly into one another, supported by well-planned lines of sight and a lighting concept that focuses on maximum openness and connection to the landscape. 

A slice of California at the Erdersee Dam

With an area of 11.8 km², the Edersee is Germany's second-largest reservoir. Located around 40 km south-west of Kassel, it is now one of the most popular leisure spots in the region. To be able to enjoy the nature and tranquility here to the full, one family commissioned the construction of a modern holiday home overlooking the lakefront. Their wish was for it to feel like living in California, where they had lived for a number of years. With the white timber house, its proximity to the water and the southern terraces facing the lake, only the weather could remind you that you are in the middle of Germany. Numerous tall windows allow sunlight into the living areas and constantly draw the gaze out towards nature and the lake. Meanwhile, windows with glazing bars ensure a feeling of warmth and cosiness on cold and rainy days. 

Product information

FWS 50

Schüco Façade System FWS 50

High-performance mullion/transom façade with 50 mm face width – the basis for a variety of solutions

The Schüco FWS 50 façade system is an impressive basic system for façades and skylight areas with a high level of flexibility and attractive design options, including optimised fabrication and installation processes. Thanks to a broad system range, solutions for the most varied requirements and applications can be implemented.

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AWS 75.SI+

Schüco Window System AWS 75.SI+

Improved thermal insulation, security and fabrication

The optimised Schüco AWS 75.SI+ (Super Insulation) standard window system for the 75 mm basic depth is part of the Schüco AWS system platform and forms the basis for a range of applications in energy-efficient building envelopes. Depending on the architectural requirements, the highly thermally insulated aluminium system can be used as a punched opening, ribbon window, façade insert unit or in combination with Schüco door systems.

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