House B is located in a newly developed area of Zalău Municipality following an atypical urbanization process compared to built environment developments over the past 30 years. This urbanization features wide streets with sidewalks on both sides of the roadway, separated by a strip of vegetation.
The positioning of the house on the generous plot, which has a gentle slope facing the city, took into account showcasing the existing view from both the interior spaces of the house and the exterior areas in the immediate vicinity. The mature vegetation was preserved as much as possible and integrated into the exterior landscaping. At the lower part of the plot, a guest house with two rooms, each with its own bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room, is planned.
The interior functional layout was designed considering the relationship between the specific functions of the interior and exterior spaces. The slope of the land adds dynamism to the relationship between the daytime and nighttime areas, with the main entrance to the house situated at an intermediate level between these two zones.
The functional sequence of the daytime area focuses on creating a fluid space (kitchen, dining area, living room) separated by archetypal objects specific to living: a solid wood table and a two-sided fireplace—the hearth of the home.
The volumetry of the house aims to achieve functional separation of the landscaped plot, ensuring degrees of privacy specific to individual living: the entrance area—the interface with the public domain, the protected courtyard area, spaces shielded by the structured vegetation (in the area of the master bathroom and the main bedroom), and the open land area for various family activities.
The finishing materials were chosen based on criteria of durability and longevity: natural stone, wood for carpentry and interior finishes, and metal for exterior carpentry exposed to the elements.