Villa Bôrik by PLURAL Stands Amidst Solitary Houses

Villa Bôrik is characterized by a relatively homogeneous structure of solitary houses at regular intervals. The plots have gardens, forming a continuous garden landscape.

The villa respects this typical intermittent development and occupies the site of the original house. It aims to correspond in volume with surrounding buildings by incorporating a third of its program in an underground floor.

The house is three-storeys high, with two above-ground and one underground floor. Each floor represents a formally different spatial organization.

A characteristic spiral staircase connects all three levels, located outside the square floor plan of the central part to allow free handling of the layout. Other specific elements include the western “utility” facade forming a filter between the street and interior, and the triangular roof marking the entrance.

The ground floor is an open plan, one continuous space with furniture elements freely distributed. It utilizes the east-west plot orientation, illuminating the floor from both sides and capturing different light atmospheres throughout the day.

Plan libre allows for various configurations of ground floor use. The western additional “utility” facade acts as a privacy filter and includes an enclosed front garden and storage spaces.

The second floor has strictly divided private rooms in the corners, with bathrooms accessible from two adjoining rooms. A skylight illuminates the central service area.

The “utility” facade connects the west-oriented rooms, providing privacy from the street and allowing morning light in its southern part.

Villa Bôrik’s underground floor is illuminated through a patio below ground level on the south side. It includes a multi-purpose studio space, sauna, and technical room, and is accessible by exterior stairs from the garden.

The supporting system consists of a monolithic reinforced concrete structure. Two opposite perimeter walls support the second floor, with ceilings and partitions forming one continuous spatial beam. The bracing is ensured by a vertical staircase tube.