
VILLA BERG
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LocationElva city, Elva municipality, Tartu county
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Area224.00m²
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Year2024
IDEA AND INSPIRATION
The designed building is planned to be constructed in the beautiful natural environment of Elva, where hills, forests, and bodies of water create a harmonious composition. The landscape of the site, with its diverse topographical structure, inspired us to create a multi-level architectural solution. The clients' vision and the unique characteristics of the site allowed us to develop the ideal project that reflects the desires of both parties.
The creation of the building took place smoothly and organically. The entire architectural concept formed quickly and clearly, highlighting the unique features of the building.
The compact single-family home consists of a main floor, where the living spaces are located, and a basement level, which houses the garage and technical room below ground level. The main floor includes an open kitchen and living room, with views of the surrounding forest from the windows, as well as a utility kitchen/pantry. The building is situated at the highest point of the plot, offering excellent views of the forest valley from the living room. The floor plan also includes an office, sauna area with a foyer, utility room, children's rooms, a toilet, and a bedroom with a separate dressing room and bathroom. The building is divided into two blocks, with a glass corridor in between—the living space block has a higher ceiling, while the bedroom block is lower.
The color combination of the building is black and white, complemented by gray profile stone on the eaves and plinth, as well as dark burned or painted wood on the main wall of the building. This visual solution fits perfectly with the contrasting mountainous landscape and the architecture of neighboring plots. The designed private residence has a simple yet representative and elegant appearance. The architectural language of the building shows subtle influences from Japanese modern architecture, characterized by gently flowing lines, functional space solutions, and a minimalist approach.