Eko modular
Eko modular showcases the possibilities and benefits of modular timber architecture at its family and corporate headquarters in Tvrdonice, Czech Republic. The buildings are timber structures built to passive house standards, equipped with advanced technologies that provide a high-quality environment for everyday living and work.
The modular timber construction system represents a leading trend in contemporary sustainable architecture. It offers quick production, lightweight yet robust structures, installation without concrete foundations, long lifespan, easy expansion, relocation, and recyclability. These advantages are combined in Eko modular with sophisticated technologies that ensure economic and ecological efficiency and, above all, a healthy living environment.
The concept for the flexible and adaptable site development was designed by Semela Ateliers from Zlín. A key requirement was to transform the industrial site into a visually pleasant and livable environment. Therefore, a biotope and extensive greenery were incorporated into the overall spatial solution. The new family and company headquarters were placed along the street line to serve as a natural, visually friendly boundary between the village and the industrial zone.
The single-story, large-glass-paneled office building rests on ground screws and consists of three modules. Its interior layout ranges from closed offices to an open meeting space. The long, dominant horizontal office building screens the production area and shields the ground floor of the family home from noise along the service road. The residential structure is designed vertically, creating a dynamic contrast between the interconnected buildings and adding an intriguing spatial break to the site. With sustainable Lunawood facades and green roofs, the minimalist ensemble reflects the company’s philosophy of simplicity, efficiency, and sustainability.
The adjacent residential building utilized the existing foundations of a former outbuilding, requiring customized architectural and structural solutions. The two-story building features a ground floor with a living area, kitchen, dining room, and two bedrooms on the first floor, connected by a solid wooden staircase leading to a library and a rooftop terrace. Facing the production area, the house is compact with windows concealed behind Lunawood battens featured in facade, while the ground floor opens generously to the courtyard with a pond and sauna module. Views from the upstairs bedrooms and the rooftop terrace with Lunawood decking boards extend into the picturesque landscape.
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