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Oatelier Completes Husárik Hut, a Timber Home Inspired by Slovak Shepherd's Huts

architecture-design · 2026-09-10

Husárik Hut, a timber residence in Slovakia, has been finalized by Oatelier, a local architecture firm. This project draws inspiration from traditional shepherd's huts and is situated on a hillside with views of the Javorníky mountain range, showcasing the rural architectural heritage of the Kysuce region. Co-founder Martin Kvitkovský highlighted the importance of natural materials, proportions, and harmony with the landscape. The ground floor features an open layout with living, dining, and kitchen spaces centered around a fireplace, leading to a double-height area with a spacious terrace. The upper level comprises a skylit corridor that connects to niches for a study and bedrooms. The design incorporates an exposed timber framework and a modern material palette, resonating with local architecture. Photography by Peter Čintalan, courtesy of Dynameet Studio.

Key facts

  • Oatelier completed Husárik Hut, a barn-like timber home in Slovakia
  • The home is on a sloping site overlooking the Javorníky mountain range
  • It draws on traditional rural architecture of Slovakia's north-western Kysuce region
  • Oatelier co-founder Martin Kvitkovský said the design began with principles rather than nostalgia
  • The ground floor holds living, dining and kitchen areas in one room centred on a fireplace
  • A first-floor corridor beneath a skylit gable ceiling connects niches including a skylit study and curtained bedrooms
  • Interiors feature an exposed timber structure with cream-painted steel beams and bracing
  • Photography is by Peter Čintalan, courtesy of Dynameet Studio

Entities

Artists

  • Martin Kvitkovský
  • Peter Čintalan

Institutions

  • Oatelier
  • Dynameet Studio
  • Dezeen
  • Čechvala Architects
  • Paulíny Hovorka Architects
  • Papundekl Architects

Locations

  • Slovakia
  • Kysuce
  • Javorníky
  • Bratislava

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