Bilka Barn

Barn Conversion

A2F Architekten Bilka Barn Scheunenumbau Wohnbereich

A2F Architekten Bilka Barn Scheunenumbau Schlafzimmer

A2F Architekten Bilka Barn Scheunenumbau Außenansicht Gartenseite

A2F Architekten Bilka Barn Scheunenumbau Scheunentor

A2F Architekten Bilka Barn Scheunenumbau Essbereich

A2F Architekten Bilka Barn Scheunenumbau Haus im Haus

A2F Architekten Bilka Barn Scheunenumbau Außenansicht Wohnbereich abends

A2F Architekten Bilka Barn Scheunenumbau räumliche Verbindung Eingang Treppe Wohnbereich

A2F Architekten Bilka Barn Scheunenumbau Wohnbereich abends

A2F Architekten Bilka Barn Scheunenumbau Außenansicht abends

Location: Bilka, Czech Republic
Client: private
Living Area: 168 m²
Completion: 2012
Photos Ester Havlová

Awards
Czech Architecture Award 2016 - Velux Award for best use of daylight | Häuser Award 2014 – Honorable Mention & Readers Choice | DEUBAU-Award 2014 – Nomination | Hans Schaefers Award 2013 – Honorable Mention | Grand Prix Architektu 2013 – Honorable Mention

This building was converted into a family home by adding a new house inside a derelict barn. Thus, the character of the old stone structure could be maintained, while offering comfortable modern spaces for living. The many views, connecting interior, exterior and the space in-between add spacial qualities to the house. In addition, the gap between old and new also enhances its energetic values. The barn find itself in a symbiotic relationship with the new addition which, in turn, gets some of the old buildings’ DNA by re-using original materials. Instead of being discarded, the place begins a new chapter by developing its identity.