Machar Teichman Architects' House in the Orchard: A Dual-Faced Rural Retreat
Machar Teichman architects, based in Prague, have finished the House in the Orchard in Ondřejov, Czech Republic, for a family returning after years abroad. The home showcases a closed facade with smooth white plaster and a solitary window, which stands in stark contrast to the fully glazed side facing the garden. Its T-shaped layout includes bedrooms to the south, garden storage to the north, and a living area beneath a pitched roof made of titanium-zinc, accompanied by an attic study. The use of materials like white plaster, cedar wood cladding, and wood-framed windows reflects rural architectural styles. The oak cabinetry in the kitchen aligns with the roof's slope, while the terrace leads down into the orchard. The project, completed in 2025, emphasizes privacy and harmony with the landscape, similar to Facha architekti's Box in the Barn and Mimosa Architects' Strážné Cottage.
Key facts
- House in the Orchard is located in Ondřejov, Czech Republic.
- The house was designed by Prague-based studio Machar Teichman architects.
- It was built for a family returning to their home region after years abroad.
- The plot is thick with mature fruit trees that predate the house by decades.
- The street-facing side is closed with a single window, while the garden side opens with frameless glazing.
- The T-shaped plan includes a southern wing for bedrooms and a northern wing for storage and parking.
- The living room sits under a pitched titanium-zinc roof, distinct from the flat roofs of the wings.
- Key materials include white plaster, cedar wood cladding, titanium-zinc roofing, and wood-framed windows.
- The house was completed in 2025.
- The design echoes rural architecture and respects the existing orchard.
Entities
Artists
- Machar Teichman architects
Institutions
- Facha architekti
- Mimosa Architects
Locations
- Prague
- Ondřejov
- Czech Republic
- Bohemia