Cross-view Villa by Architema

ByJon Dykstra Houses

A simple geometric house form which is a telescope that points to lake Balaton.

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Architect, interior designer and building contractor: Architéma Kft / Kuknyó Lajos
Photos: Adam Hanula

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The building is a telescope which points to lake Balaton. A telescope, because as we enter from the street we immediately recognize the water through the building, which becomes part of the facade. Simple geometric forms and thoughtful human-scale spaces meet. On the ground floor the facade opens to the lake with full glass surface, the border of inside and outside is blurred. The sight is for rest and relaxation.

A walk way leading to the main entrance with massive exposed concrete and a full glass surface that serves as a blurred border between inside and outdoors.
A walk way leading to the main entrance with massive exposed concrete and a full glass surface that serves as a blurred border between inside and outdoors.
A cozy living room with an L-shaped cushioned sofa and two woven chairs, a round shade ceiling lamp, travertine flooring, and a cube wooden structure.
A cozy living room with an L-shaped cushioned sofa and two woven chairs, a round shade ceiling lamp, travertine flooring, and a cube wooden structure.
An open concept living, dining, and kitchen with a full glass surface overlooking the lake.
An open concept living, dining, and kitchen with a full glass surface overlooking the lake.
The contemporary dining and kitchen space is illuminated by pendant lighting and has a full glass surface that faces both the street and the lake.
The contemporary dining and kitchen space is illuminated by pendant lighting and has a full glass surface that faces both the street and the lake.
A light-filled corridor running from the main entrance to the main room, which includes the living, dining, and kitchen areas.
A light-filled corridor running from the main entrance to the main room, which includes the living, dining, and kitchen areas.
Floating staircase composed of hardwood steeps and metal rails near the kitchen and dining room.
Floating staircase composed of hardwood steeps and metal rails near the kitchen and dining room.
A view of the stairs and upper corridor leading to the bedrooms.
A view of the stairs and upper corridor leading to the bedrooms.
A bathroom with a walk-in shower, a sink mounted on a floating counter with a full-width mirror above, and open storage mounted on the wall.
A bathroom with a walk-in shower, a sink mounted on a floating counter with a full-width mirror above, and open storage mounted on the wall.
A relaxing terrace with a lounge and dining area overlooking the lawn and lake.
A relaxing terrace with a lounge and dining area overlooking the lawn and lake.
The open air pergola and walk way on the street front of the house leads to the simple geometric house form.
The open air pergola and walk way on the street front of the house leads to the simple geometric house form.
A street view of the house with a geometric form and a metal fence that provides the owner with seclusion.
A street view of the house with a geometric form and a metal fence that provides the owner with seclusion.

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Jon Dykstra
Jon Dykstra

Jon practiced law before launching his online publishing career, bringing analytical rigor to everything he builds. Home Stratosphere combines that precision with a lifelong obsession with residential design — architecture, interiors, landscape, and furniture.

His current focus is AI-driven design analysis, using artificial intelligence to study patterns in color, layout, and material choice across thousands of homes. His Personality Type Home Design Guide applies personality frameworks to interior aesthetics, helping readers design spaces that reflect how they actually think and live.

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