Villa Horizon Príomhfheidhm: Áit Chónaithe Phríobháideach by Przemysław Cepielik

Villa Horizon Príomhfheidhm: Áit Chónaithe Phríobháideach by Przemysław Cepielik is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Ailtireachd, Togalaichean agus Structaran Competition Category.

UmhaAiltireachd· 2026

Villa Horizon Príomhfheidhm: Áit Chónaithe Phríobháideach

by Przemysław Cepielik

Client: Eklekt Atelier

Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Ailtireachd Category

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The Design

About Villa Horizon Príomhfheidhm: Áit Chónaithe Phríobháideach

Téacs an Leabhair: Is áit chónaithe phríobháideach chomhaimseartha é Villa Horizon atá eagraithe timpeall ar linn snámha laistigh a chruthaíonn lárphointe ailtireachta an tí. Suite laistigh de bhonn cloiche, cruthaíonn an linn ais chothrománach a nascann an bealach isteach leis an ngairdín príobháideach. Os a chionn, tá pailliún ardaithe ina bhfuil príomhspásanna cónaithe an tí agus a osclaíonn i dtreo radharcanna lánléargais ar Krakow agus na sléibhte máguaird. Cothromaíonn an dearadh daingne agus trédhearcacht trí chomhdhéanamh soiléir dhá leibhéal, ag cur cruinneas struchtúrtha le chéile le nasc láidir idir an taobh istigh agus an tírdhreach.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Villa Horizon Príomhfheidhm: Áit Chónaithe Phríobháideach air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Villa Horizon Príomhfheidhm: Áit Chónaithe Phríobháideach na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh Villa Horizon Príomhfheidhm: Áit Chónaithe Phríobháideach a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

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.