Family House in Zámecká Street, Mikulov Home, Modern Property, Czech Architecture, Images
Family House in Zámecká Street, Mikulov
Contemporary Real Estate, Czech Republic ? design by Mimosa architekti
1 Nov 2018
Family House in Zámecká Street
Architects: Mimosa architekti
Location: ?ternberk, Czech Republic
Family House in Zámecká Street
The unique atmosphere of Zámecká street in the centre of Mikulov is created by its small sized buildings, views of the rooftops of historic houses and the wide horizon that opens to show the Austrian landscape in addition to the dominating mass of Mikulov chateau behind one?s back and, last but not least, by the history of the Jewish Quarter in the centre of which the street is located.
The explicit intent of the architect manifested itself in his efforts to preserve privacy in the busy touristic surroundings while respecting the historic character of Mikulov centre and making an inconspicuous but clear distinction between the house and the surrounding historic buildings at the same time.

As designed, the house purposefully uses the whole surface of the plot of approximately 240sqm size. It opens itself into an intimate courtyard contained in low walls made of local limestone and bricks. The living room and the “atelier” are connected to both the courtyard and an external staircase rising to a generously proportioned terrace and a bedroom situated on the 2nd floor.

The interior of the house advantageously utilizes ...