Villa Horizon Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Pribadong Puy-anan by Przemysław Cepielik

Villa Horizon Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Pribadong Puy-anan by Przemysław Cepielik is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award nga Bronse in Disenyo sa Arkitektura, Gambalay ug Estruktura Competition Category.

BronseArkitektura· 2026

Villa Horizon Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Pribadong Puy-anan

by Przemysław Cepielik

Client: Eklekt Atelier

A' Design Award nga Bronse Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About Villa Horizon Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Pribadong Puy-anan

Teksto sa Libro: Ang Villa Horizon usa ka kontemporaryong pribadong puy-anan nga gilaraw palibot sa usa ka indoor swimming pool nga nahimong arkitektural nga sentro sa balay. Gibutang sa sulod sa usa ka pundasyon nga bato, ang pool nagmugna og horizontal nga axis nga nagsumpay sa driveway sa entrada ngadto sa pribadong tanaman. Sa ibabaw, ang usa ka gibayaw nga pavilion naglangkob sa mga panguna nga lugar puy-anan ug nagbukas paingon sa panoramic nga mga talan-awon sa Krakow ug sa mga palibot nga kabukiran. Ang disenyo nagbalanse sa kalig-on ug kahaw-ang pinaagi sa usa ka tin-aw nga komposisyon nga adunay duha ka lebel, nga naghiusa sa eksaktong istruktura ug usa ka kusganong koneksyon tali sa sulod ug sa talan-awon.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Bronse

Villa Horizon Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Pribadong Puy-anan usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Bronse, usa ka labihan ka prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa talagsaon nga mga disenyo nga gipaila sa pagkamamugnaon, kaabtik, ug kamatngon. Ang mga mananaog sa Bronse mga hanas kaayo ug makapahibulong nga mamugnaon nga mga artipakto nga nagpamatuod sa dakong kasinatian, imahinasyon, ug kaabtik sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Villa Horizon Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Pribadong Puy-anan mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga butang nga talagsaon ang pagkapropesyonal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Bronse naglakip sa labing maayong mga praktis sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya ug maayo kaayo tungod sa pagtagad niini sa mga detalye. Villa Horizon Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Pribadong Puy-anan nagtagbaw sa mga panginahanglan sa matahom nga paagi, nag-igo sa mga tinguha, nagbihag sa mga pagbati, ug nagdani sa pagkamausisaon.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Villa Horizon is composed of two clearly defined volumes: a solid stone base and a light upper pavilion. The lower level is set into the terrain and contains the indoor pool positioned along the main axis of the house. The water surface is visible from both the entrance driveway and the private garden, creating a visual connection across the plot. Above, the elevated pavilion opens toward wide panoramic views through generous glazing, combining weight and lightness in a balanced composition.
Dimensions & Packaging: Total Area: 564 sqm
Location: Krakow Poland
Design Year: 2024
Status: In Development

The house is organized into two functional layers.
Ground Level includes indoor pool, cinema room, guest suite, entrance hall and garage integrated into the terrain.
Upper Level contains living, dining, kitchen and sleeping areas oriented toward panoramic views.
The central water axis remains visible from both driveway and garden fronts.
Tags: residential architecture, contemporary villa, horizontal architecture, panoramic residence, indoor swimming pool, sectional design strategy, landscape integration, stone and glass architecture, elevated pavilion house
Production Technology: The lower level is built in reinforced concrete and finished with natural stone, allowing the house to merge with the terrain while enclosing the pool within a controlled thermal environment. Particular attention was given to moisture management and structural coordination. The upper level uses a steel reinforced frame with large span glazing. The structure was carefully optimized to maintain slender proportions while ensuring stability and durability.
Design Challenge: The key challenge was to achieve a strong horizontal presence without visual heaviness. Integrating the indoor pool within the structural base while keeping visual continuity between driveway and garden required careful sectional planning. Long structural spans in the upper pavilion were refined to maintain clarity and efficiency.
Research: Type of Research: Architectural spatial investigation.
Objective: To explore horizontal composition through sectional strategy while integrating an indoor pool as a spatial axis.
Methodology: Site analysis, view studies, proportional modeling and structural span optimization.
Result: A two volume system combining grounded mass with elevated transparency.
Impact: Demonstrates how a clear sectional concept can integrate wellness functions without disturbing the landscape.
Inspiration: The project originated from the decision to position an indoor swimming pool at the core of the house. Due to climatic conditions in Krakow and the family background in pool construction, water became the main architectural generator. The limited plot offered panoramic views, leading to the suspension of the main living level above the pool to maximize exposure toward the city and distant mountains.
Project Duration: The project started in 2024 in Krakow Poland. It is currently in development with ongoing architectural and structural coordination.
Operation Flow: The house is experienced through vertical movement. Entry takes place at ground level, where the indoor pool forms the central organizing element. Circulation unfolds around the water core, linking entrance and garden. Moving upward, the atmosphere shifts from enclosure to openness, ending in unobstructed views over Krakow and the surrounding landscape.
Team Members: Designer: Przemysław Cepielik
Designer: Kinga Krakowska
Visualizer: George Ryabinin
Image Credits: Image #1: Eklekt Atelier, Villa Horizon, 2024.
Image #2: Eklekt Atelier, Villa Horizon, 2024.
Image #3: Eklekt Atelier, Villa Horizon, 2024.
Image #4: Eklekt Atelier, Villa Horizon, 2024.
Image #5: Eklekt Atelier, Villa Horizon, 2024.