The architect Alex Whitton, based in Germany, a family friend of the clients, produced a very suggestive concept project in which he described the basic design principles, studied the layout and 3D volumes of the building, proposed the phasing of the design and construction of the building ensemble. Based on this guide and some joint meetings along the way, our office took over the design, we made the detailed technical project, assisted the build-up of the two modules out of the three planned. The complex is located in a quiet village, in the valley of the Niraj creek, a place […]

The land is located in a rural mountain settlement, where households are scattered along valleys, roads or mild hills. A cold mountain stream runs through the southern side of the plot offering a pleasant microclimate and the related thick vegetation separates the yard from the traveled road in the valley, which goes up to the Harghita Mădăraș resort. The layout of the house in three wings resulted from the need to offer privacy to the guests in the version with 2-3 units on the land, thus 3-4 facades are almost opaque and the rest very transparent, making seamless connections with […]

The DIY House, located in a quiet semi-rural area by the Simeria stream, explores vernacular-contemporary architecture and acts as a manifesto of sustainability and craftsmanship. Built during the pandemic, it followed a do-it-yourself approach with the active involvement of the owner, family, and friends, becoming a community process of learning and adaptation. This method encouraged simple, local, low-impact materials, making the building a story of personal engagement. Technically, it applies passive house principles: well-insulated envelope, optimal solar orientation, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, photovoltaic panels, and natural shading. The interior is strictly dimensioned for essential functions, extending naturally to the […]