This project is a comprehensive reconstruction of a two-storey timber house designed for a young family with three children. The objective was to redefine the existing domestic structure into a contemporary private residence with a clear architectural identity and flexible spatial organisation.

Located in a distinctive residential settlement in the Istra district, the house is constructed from high-quality laminated pine timber composed of three lamellae. The original structural system proved robust and well-resolved, enabling architectural intervention to focus on spatial reconfiguration and programme rather than structural alteration, while preserving material integrity.

The central architectural ambition was to create an extraordinary domestic environment capable of accommodating contrasting modes of inhabitation: moments of calm contemplation and visual engagement with the surrounding landscape, alongside more dynamic and collective family life. Architecture was conceived as a spatial framework that supports multiple scenarios through clarity of structure, hierarchy, and circulation.

The project involved a complete rethinking of the internal programme, spatial relationships, and technical systems. Key interventions included the redesign of bathrooms and sanitary zones with newly positioned engineering and plumbing systems, the replacement of all sanitary equipment, and the development of new electrical and air-conditioning schemes.

A new staircase was introduced as the primary architectural dominant of the house, acting as both a sculptural element and an organiser that defines movement and visual connections between levels. The entrance hall was reprogrammed as a multifunctional transitional space, while the living room was enhanced through a carefully developed lighting architecture.

The second floor was substantially reconfigured. The former open void above the living area was transformed into two new study spaces, responding to contemporary patterns of living and working. Timber joinery partitions were employed to maintain visual permeability and light continuity across the upper level.

Additional interventions included the design of new doors and portals, cornices and skirting boards, and the revision of the existing fireplace, ensuring a cohesive architectural language throughout the architectural design.

Overall, the project presents the private residence as an adaptive architectural system, demonstrating how a timber structure can be reinterpreted through precise architectural gestures to support new domestic narratives while maintaining structural clarity and material continuity.