Between modernism and archetype

The architecture of the single-family house near Mielec design by the MEEKO Architects is a sophisticated combination of mixing tradition and modernity in the form of a house. This is an expression between archetypal form of a barn with a gable roof placed on a modernist and minimalist cube-shaped solid in the ground floor. The two parts of the house differ not only in terms of color, shape and function, but also in terms of finishing materials. The durable, stylish and timeless anthracite Ruukki Classic standing seam sheet in the upper part fits perfectly with the geometry of the house. The simple gable roof and the façade covered with sheet metal gives a uniform and harmonious impression to the house. The unique color stands out from the white ground floor of the building and is in perfect harmony with the windows and the cedar boards that serve as a warming element. A characteristic place of the house is a large, roofed terrace in the ground floor. The terrace is located in a corner niche, which is characterized by an ideal south-western exposure. On warm summer evenings, the sun falls into the niche in the late evening hours, gently illuminating the walls covered with warm cedar wood. The covered terrace is an extension of both the kitchen and the dining room in the living area. In addition, it can successfully function regardless of weather conditions.