VILLA BRONZE

IDEA AND INSPIRATION

What makes the plot located in Kakumäe unique is its steeply rising terrain, private location, and natural bog forest. Tall pine trees provide shade and greenery. The existing house on the property will be completely rebuilt, but its position at the highest point of the plot and the setback from the street line will be preserved. Facing the street is a minimalist front yard and an entrance to an underground garage. The private backyard, open to the evening sun, is divided into two parts: a cared lawn area with a few decorative flower beds, and a more natural bog forest. These two areas are separated by a low retaining wall and two small guest buildings. Two wings of the main house extend toward the yard, with a wind-protected outdoor terrace in between.

With its strong yet calm form, the house has a pavilion-like feel, as it is elevated above ground level. The underground floor is only visible from the street, where the house appears taller and more dignified. A simple linear form is given additional depth by the elevated volume of the living room. Large glass surfaces and external blinds allow the facade to be opened or closed as needed.

The underground floor houses the garage, technical rooms, and storage areas. The heart of the bowtie-shaped floor plan is a high-ceilinged kitchen-living room. The left wing contains the sauna complex, utility rooms, and an office with a balcony overlooking the street. The right wing is dedicated to bedrooms and bathrooms. There is direct access to the southern terrace from the living room, sauna lounge and the master bedroom.

The building’s material treatment is minimalist, primarily using two materials: copper cladding and glass. Timeless and dignified, the copper harmonizes with the tone of the surrounding pine forest and develops a greenish-brown patina over time.

ORDERED: ARCHITECTURE