Architects:Devyni Architektai Architects In Charge: Jurgita Liubartaite, Arunas Skrolis Location: Sariai, Lithuania Area: 100 sq m Year: 2015
A hunting family retreat is situated on a small hill in the dense forest.The goal was to integrate an ancient conception into a family’s way of life.To consume what nature supplies and trade it for goods from nearby farms.To give the chance to hear the true sound of nature, the location was chosen since it is tucked away and surrounded by trees.It is intended to develop into a location with a human-friendly environment while maintaining its significance.The primary building material was wood from nearby forests.The beige tone of the interior gives it a pleasant atmosphere.Due to the interior’s color scheme and the natural light that pours in from the outside, the living room has bright features.The hardwood material employed there, which faces the eating area, matches the interior as a whole.The home has lofty ceilings and a recognizable light that can shine within.Wooden structures can be found throughout the inside, from the ceiling to the flooring.The hunting home was embellished with traditional Lithuanian artistic motifs.Because of its structures, the natural aura from the outside may be felt within.Eco-friendly wooden buildings were chosen specifically.Because of the color scheme and attractive design, the bedroom has a cozy feeling.The shower and toilet are separated by a curtain in the tiled bathroom.There is a little sink and a circle-shaped mirror in the bathroom.A patio outside with two seats for lounging and taking in the scenery.In order to experience nature while dining, there was also an outside table on the patio.This image displays a house plan.
A shelter for a hunter’s family leisure time is located on a small hill in the deep Lithuanian forest. The chosen location is retreated and surrounded by trees in order to give a chance to hear the real sound of nature. A main inspiration for the concept was a client’s hobby – hunting.
The idea was to infuse the lifestyle of the family with an archaic conception – to eat what nature provides and exchange it for products from neighboring farms. It supposes to become a place where an environment accommodates humans but keeps the importance over them. For this reason, there were decided to use all local resources. Timber from local forests was used as the main material in construction.
Also, all carpenters and artisans who worked on the site were from neighboring villages. The architecture of the building was designed to refuse all difficult design solutions that would require the interference of professional constructors in the process. The main features of the surrounding land are reflected in the design and used for both exterior and interior to reflect the idea of a local village.
For this reason, The Hunting House was decorated with traditional elements of Lithuanian art – animals, birds, and sun tunes which symbolize bliss and coherence for home.
Jon Dykstra owns an interior design company in North Vancouver, British Columbia. He's fascinated by architecture and interiors. He also enjoys gardening at his "house in the burbs" and "homesteading" at his off-the-grid boat-access cabin.
Combine all that with a love of writing and Homestratsophere.com was born. He balances his working time between running his interior design company, working on his off-the-grid cabin and publishing homestratosphere.com.
