Boroteka – Rejuvenation in the Forest
Marktl/Wasungen – For generations, families have owned small weekend houses in a pine forest near the village of Kolonia Karcmy (PL). Some have been lovingly cared for and maintained, or also modernized. Rafał Stramski took an opportunity to buy a previously undeveloped parcel and constructed the “Boroteka” for family and guests – a small refuge with a striking PREFA roof.
![Side view of the glazed building front and into its lighted, Scandinavian-inspired interior.](/fileadmin/_processed_/0/2/csm_Prefa_Prefalz_P10Schwarz_Ferienhaus_Boroteka_PL_04_234aa6a0e8.jpg)
Great things on a small footprint
The client communicated his clear ideas and intentions for the project right from the start. The building regulation specifications restricted the gross floor area to only 35 m². As a result, the floor plan had to be well thought out to accommodate the desired features, including a spacious kitchen, a living room with sofa bed and fireplace, the sanitary facilities under the staircase leading to the bedroom, as well as storage areas and the space for the home technology.
![A closer look into the lighted interior of the structure with its wooden paneling, cosy living and dining area, and the staircase ascending to the bedroom.](/fileadmin/_processed_/0/8/csm_Prefa_Prefalz_P10Schwarz_Ferienhaus_Boroteka_PL_05_45304b11b7.jpg)
Scandinavia right in the middle of Poland
The wooden structure was planned meticulously: Due to the high quality demands for surfaces and workmanship, it was manufactured by a prestigious Swiss timber construction company from first-rate glued laminated timber with 100% fitting accuracy and delivered as a kit. The finely finished white varnished interior surfaces present a strong contrast to the rustic black façade elements. For the interior design, Stramski turned to designer Jan Sekułas from Zarysy Studio in Łódź, who gave the house a mix of restraint, comfort and cosiness in the Scandinavian style.
![Side view of the holiday home with its diagonal Prefalz roof. The natural surroundings are reflected in the glazing.](/fileadmin/_processed_/c/d/csm_Prefa_Prefalz_P10Schwarz_Ferienhaus_Boroteka_PL_01_7048a9266b.jpg)
Unique character
The diagonal roof ridge gives the building an interesting appearance despite its square floor plan. It is the reason why a roof with rising eaves heights on both sides was created. Tinsmith Lech Chrzanowski responded skillfully to this unique aspect: “I wanted the roof to accentuate the special character of the house using the Prefalz in P.10 black and a configuration featuring uniform trays.” He was also responsible for the roof drainage via a downpipe behind the façade, which could only be achieved using a custom solution.
Material:
- Prefalz
- P.10 black
![Portrait of the owner of the Rafał Stramski Boroteka, smiling in the forest.](/fileadmin/_processed_/1/7/csm_Prefa_Prefalz_P10Schwarz_Ferienhaus_Boroteka_PL_00d_eee0820ffb.jpg)
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