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An angular house finished with a bold red color, the Jevany Villa brings an industrial expression to a densely wooded area.
Nestled within a densely wooded area of the Jevany village in the Czech Republic, this villa makes a striking impression with its contemporary industrial expression that pairs angular forms with a bright color. Designed by Architektura, the two-story house flows down a steep slope to welcome the spectacular forest views, remaining closed off towards the road to the north and opening up to the landscape towards the south. The topography allowed the studio to embed the building within the slope and create a carport at the street level.
Red steps on both sides of the house lead down the hill to meet giant spruce trees. While from the road the villa appears as single-story, from the garden it rises two floors high, with glazing welcoming the views inside the living spaces. The bold color complements the surrounding greenery, becoming a vibrant focal point in the landscape.
Accessible from the street level, the entrance leads to a covered terrace with a sawtooth-shaped roof. Apart from accentuating the industrial aesthetic of the building, the roof’s sharp forms also mark separate parking spaces. Beyond the front door and the central entryway, the living spaces flow in a series of different programs. Towards the street, there’s a multifunctional study area or guest room flooded in natural light, while the wing that faces the forest contains the day zones and the bedrooms. A straight staircase connects the two sides of the villa.
Contrasting the angular elements of the exterior, the interior features a curved wall that leads into the two-level day area. Here, the living room, kitchen and dining space open up to the forest via expansive glazing. A long corridor links this wing to the bedrooms, before leading to the garden.
Working with interior designer Jan Waltr, the studio created a distinctive aesthetic for the villa. Red was specifically chosen as a complementary color to contrast the fresh green shades of the surrounding woodland. Apart from red steel elements throughout, the house also features black accents, white walls, and tactile concrete used for the ceiling and some of the floors. As for the garden, the team kept the interventions minimal, with large stones found on site now creating an organic transition between the living space and the forest. Photography© Matej Hakár.
