The idea of the project was to create still harsh unchanged monolith, referring to the rocks scattered in the region, which is constantly being complemented by the surrounding nature.The pictures around the house change in the rhythm of seasons, weather conditions, day and night cycles.Therefore the house interiors are flexibly exposed to the influence of the surrounding environment and adopt nature decorations through spacious windows and skylights.Images change cyclically giving the interiors unpredictable sets of colors and shades.Moving around the building you are welcome to admire different views and perspectives. Entrance to the house is located from the street side, the front elevation was broken inside indicating in a symbolic way its place. The house is similar to a broken rock, in the interior where, like in a cave, you can hide from the storm.The building's construction frame has appointed additional rooms outside. Green frames of the garden complement the raw architecture, allowing for a little reflection and meditation. Structural divisions, internal patios, green courtyards and terraces among the tops of the trees give the opportunity to rediscover the house.
Bio The Gornik Architects studio was founded in 2009 by Mateusz and Magdalena Górnik. The studio brings together experienced architects and industry engineers, carrying out comprehensive projects of residential buildings, single-family houses, multi-family buildings, office buildings, hotels, public facilities and industrial architecture. Experience gained in professional architectural offices in Poland, Italy, Ireland and Scotland has allowed to develop various design techniques and a creative and innovative approach.
Other prizes Architecture MasterPrize 2023 /2024 Winners 'Best of Best' title in Architecture MasterPrize Architizer 30 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Poland 2024 (AMP). ICONIC AWARDS 2024: Innovative Material - Winner for »SEMI OPENED HOUSE« ICONIC AWARDS 2024: Innovative Architecture - Winner for »SEMI OPENED HOUSE« A’Design Award Winner - Black is Black House 2024 A’Design Award Winner - White House 2024 A’Design Award Winner - Semi Opened House 2023 Nagroda German Award Design 2024 - Semi Opened House Architizer 30 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Poland 2023 WA_World Architecture Community 45th Cycle 2023 2023 - "Top 10+1 Best Houses of 2022" - Competition by Murator - Masurian Twins First Place for Horse Farm Design in Opypy 2022 - Closed competition Europe 40 under 40 Architecture and Design Awards for Mateusz Gornik - 2021 WA_World Architecture Community // Architectural Award- Lake House - main award in the 37cycle "Top 10 Best Houses of 2020" - Competition by Murator - ’’Surprised House’’ 3rd place in Ma?opolska Architecture Awards, 2020 for Bochnia Barn Nomination for the Polish 2019 XXL Architecture- public interior category- Studio in Sosnowiec Interior of 2019- Studio in Sosnowiec- SARP award WA // Architectural Award- House in Chruszczobród - main award in the XXIV cycle 2016 Architecture // nomination in the single-family house category WA // Architectural Award- House in Zawiercie - main prize in the XIV cycle First Place for Museum of Magic Realism Design - Closed competition, Wisla 2014 Villa of Karol Stryja in Wis?a - 1st place / Closed competition Energy-efficient house- Murator's competition - distinction Energy-efficient house- Murator’s competition - a special prize from the Fakro company Beyond Performance Boundaries award CH2M Hill for Mateusz Górnik 2011 National architectural competition- „Your home dialogue with tradition" - 2nd place Beyond Performance Boundaries award CH2M Hill for Mateusz Górnik
