Blending into the cliff, going down to the river. 35:35 Slope House by 77 Studio Architektury

21/06/2023. [Vistula River] Poland
metalocus, ANTONIO CORREDERA

Polish architecture practice 77 Studio Architektury designed the 35:35 Slope House, commissioned by Paweł Naduk, director of the studio. The house is located on a slope next to the Vistula River in Poland, which provides incredible views of the river and the Mazovian plains.

Casa Pending 35:35 is a building with unique natural values that have just been awarded in the "European Property Awards" 2023-2024 competition in the Individual Residential Architecture category. In addition, its architects were also honored in May with the Association of Polish Architects prize.

35:35 Slope House by 77 Studio Architektury. Photograph by Piotr Krajewski.

35:35 Slope House by 77 Studio Architektury. Photograph by Piotr Krajewski.

Sección. Casa pendiente 35:35 por 77 Studio Architektury. Fotografía por Piotr Krajewski.

Alzado. Casa pendiente 35:35 por 77 Studio Architektury. Fotografía por Piotr Krajewski.

77 Studio Architektury and its owners integrate the building block into the natural slope which descends down towards the river. This created different perspectives depending on the position of the user and gave rise to the different levels of the house and the terrace, the latter being accessible from the living room.

The individual levels of the house resemble layers of earth penetrating the structure of the escarpment, making themselves almost invisible from the opposite side of the pier. The rooms are located on the middle level with the best landscape exposure. There is a living room with a dining area, a kitchen, a study, and a master bedroom with an open bathroom.

35:35 Slope House by 77 Studio Architektury. Photograph by Piotr Krajewski.

35:35 Slope House by 77 Studio Architektury. Photograph by Piotr Krajewski.

Description of project by 77 Studio Architektury

The view from this house is simply breath-taking. It has been built on an escarpment by the Vistula River.

“35:35 Slope House” built on an escarpment is the latest design by Polish 77 Studio architecture studio in Warsaw. The building is an example of conscious use of unique natural values. The horizontal block almost grows into the green slope, it also establishes a dialogue with the river, which becomes an important point of reference.

The “35:35 Slope House" project has just been awarded in the European Property Awards 2023-2024 competition in the Architecture Single Residence category. In May, the authors of the project have also received the prize of The Association of Polish Architects.

35:35 Slope House by 77 Studio Architektury. Photograph by Piotr Krajewski.

This modern, spacious house is located on the bank of the Vistula River in the central region of Poland. From the plot on which it has been built, there is a picturesque view of the river and the plains of Mazovia stretching to the horizon. It is these unique features of the surroundings that inspired the owners to choose this place for its construction.

The owners entrusted the task of developing the design to an experienced architect, Paweł Naduk, who is the owner of 77 Studio architecture studio in Warsaw.

“This place is simply stunning, so we decided, first of all, to highlight nature to let future residents enjoy it,” says architect Paweł Naduk. "The biggest design challenge was getting closer to the Vistula River, and the problem was the high altitude in relation to the river."

35:35 Slope House by 77 Studio Architektury. Photograph by Piotr Krajewski.

The architect decided to subtly integrate the block of the building into the natural shape of the escarpment. The plot going down the slope towards the river every few meters revealed a different perspective - from the vast panorama on the hill to the lower, more and more sheltered and intimate places. Prior to the development of the concept, a building scissor lift was used to assess the views at individual heights. On this basis, the optimal levels of the house and terraces were determined: accessible from the living area, slightly suspended towards the river; located lower, partially built into the escarpment and usable on a green roof.

The individual levels of the house, like earth layers, penetrate the structure of the escarpment, becoming almost invisible from the opposite side of the quay. It seems that they disappear under the hunched fold of the land. The block blends into the surroundings, becomes barely noticeable from the street and neighbouring buildings, providing the residents with a sense of intimacy.

35:35 Slope House by 77 Studio Architektury. Photograph by Piotr Krajewski.

Architecture does not compete with the landscape. It interacts with it, sometimes blending in with the surroundings, other times discreetly giving way to it. Nature surrounds the building from all sides and even goes up its slope to the roof with a natural garden, from where there is a wide view of the whole area.

Everything in the house seems to be subordinated to an unobstructed view. The block of the villa stretches panoramically along the shoreline and opens with a large glazing to the Vistula River.

And here the most difficult thing seemed to have been achieved - the infinity pool adjacent to the living room and bedroom, from the perspective of the interior, merged completely with the river located 35 m and 35 cm below. In this way, the effect of the final connection of architecture with the existing landscape was achieved - the immediate proximity of the Vistula River, which seems to almost penetrate inside the house. In addition, the terrace protruding towards the river, surrounded by the pool water, was suspended in space like a wooden bridge. Hence the name of the building - 35:35 House.

35:35 Slope House by 77 Studio Architektury. Photograph by Piotr Krajewski.

The building’s layout was formed in the shape of letter C, creating a sheltered, secluded zone, necessary due to strong gusts of wind occurring in the open area. In this way, a patio with a fireplace was created, which is protected from rain and the scorching sun by a sail unrolled on a metal mast. Also here, constant visual contact with the river was ensured. The walls are glazed through, creating the impression of a light, glass pavilion. The side walls are finished with graphite slabs, which constitute a perfect background for lush greenery.

The house has a very clear division of functions. Most of the usable rooms are located on the middle level with the best exposure of the landscape. There is a living room with a dining area, a kitchen, a study and a master bedroom with an open bathroom.

The other rooms are located on the lowest level, with direct access to the cosy garden in the escarpment.

The interior corresponds with the architecture, finding its material continuation. The larch ceiling lining “enters” the interior, creating a ceiling in the house, kitchen cabinetry, and “returns” outside, in the form of a terrace from the river side. Thanks to this, the perspective has no limits.

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Architects

77 Studio Architektury. Lead architect.- Paweł Naduk.

Project team

Anna Nawrocka, Sławomir Ducek, Agnieszka Osiejewska.

Area

312 sqm.

Dates

2020.

Location

Vistula River, Poland.

Photography

Piotr Krajewski.

Paweł Naduk. 77 Studio Architektury

77 Studio Architektury is an architectural practice studio founded in 1999 by architect Paweł Naduk, based in Warsaw, Poland. They specialize in the design of single-family homes as well as multifamily homes. His projects are published in the architecture press and on the internet.

Paweł Naduk was born in 1977 in Warsaw. He is an architect who graduated from the Faculty of Architecture of the Warsaw University of Technology. He founded his own architecture studio while still a student, and to this day he is its owner and principal architect. Furthermore, he was a finalist in the national competition "Architektura Concreteowa" for the best diploma thesis using concrete technology and a laureate of national architectural competitions for projects, e.g., the Center for the Disabled in Kielce, the primary school in Książenice and the New Hill Park housing estate in Warsaw. He is authorized to design architectural works independently; he is a member of the Chamber of Architects of the Mazovian District of the Republic of Poland (MA-2537).

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