Villa Horizon Esmane funktsioon: Eramaja by Przemysław Cepielik

Villa Horizon Esmane funktsioon: Eramaja by Przemysław Cepielik is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Pronksauhind A' Design Award in Arhitektuuri, hoonete ja rajatiste disain Competition Category.

PronksArhitektuur· 2026

Villa Horizon Esmane funktsioon: Eramaja

by Przemysław Cepielik

Client: Eklekt Atelier

Pronksauhind A' Design Award Winner in Arhitektuur Category

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The Design

About Villa Horizon Esmane funktsioon: Eramaja

Raamatu tekst: Villa Horizon on kaasaegne eramaja, mis on korraldatud sisebasseini ümber, mis moodustab maja arhitektuurilise keskpunkti. Kivialusele rajatud bassein loob horisontaalse telje, mis ühendab sissesõidutee privaatse aiaga. Sellest kõrgemal asub kõrgendatud paviljon, mis hõlmab peamisi eluruume ja avaneb panoraamvaadetele Krakówile ja seda ümbritsevatele mägedele. Disain tasakaalustab massiivsust ja läbipaistvust selge kahetasandilise kompositsiooni kaudu, ühendades konstruktsioonilise täpsuse tugeva sideme interjööri ja maastiku vahel.

The Recognition

About the Pronksauhind A' Design Award

Villa Horizon Esmane funktsioon: Eramaja on Pronksauhinna A' Design Award võitja, väga prestiižikas tunnustus, mis antakse silmapaistvatele disainidele, mida iseloomustavad loovus, leidlikkus ja teravmeelsus. Pronksvõitjad on küllaldaselt osavad ja tabavalt loovad teosed, mis kinnitavad oma disainerite laia kogemust, kujutlusvõimet ja leidlikkust. Villa Horizon Esmane funktsioon: Eramaja peaks olema kõrgelt hinnatud, imetletud ja armastatud objekt, mis on märkimisväärselt professionaalne ja uuenduslik. See Pronksauhinna A' Design Award võidudisain ühendab parimaid tavasid kunstis, teaduses, disainis ja tehnoloogias ning on suurepärane oma detailidele pööratud tähelepanu poolest. Villa Horizon Esmane funktsioon: Eramaja rahuldab suurepäraselt vajadusi, puudutab soove, võlub tundeid ja pakub huvi uudishimule.

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.