KWK Promes' Yaw House twists into Polish mountainside
The Yaw House, crafted by the Polish firm KWK Promes led by Robert Konieczny, is now complete in the Beskid Mountains. This concrete structure is built into a steep slope and is designed to face upward for optimal sunlight exposure. It features a slightly angled gabled roof, a circular sunken courtyard, and a swimming pool added for a resident's rehabilitation needs. The design emphasizes southern light with large glass windows that filter UV rays. Instead of altering the terrain, it harmonizes with it, having an upper-level entrance and garage while living areas slope down to the garden. Some plants were cleared due to viper sightings. The house incorporates concrete, wood, and glass, while also exploring wild meadows, drawing comparisons to other unique concrete homes like the Wunderwerk in Tskneti, Georgia, Casa Tao in Mexico, and House 720 Degrees by Fernanda Canales.
Key facts
- Yaw House is located in Poland's Beskid Mountains.
- Architecture firm KWK Promes designed the residence, led by Robert Konieczny.
- The house rotates on its vertical axis to align with the sun.
- A circular swimming pool was added mid-construction for rehabilitation.
- The design includes a gabled roof, sunken courtyard, and full-height glazing.
- Vipers on site required trimming of some greenery.
- Materials include concrete, wood, and glass.
- The project is compared to other concrete homes in Georgia, Mexico, and elsewhere.
Entities
Artists
- Robert Konieczny
Institutions
- KWK Promes
Locations
- Poland
- Beskid Mountains
- Tskneti
- Georgia
- Mexico