The plot is situated in the complex of previous allotment gardens near the city of Gdańsk. Beautifully located, close to the forest and popular recreational areas the neighbourhood is in the moment of transformation. Some plots are still occupied by small seasonal houses with a modernistic vibe and some are build up with much larger family houses.
The master plan for the area allowed only traditional forms of development – with gable roof and extended roof eaves. It defined also a biologically active surface to at least 60% of 462 m2 plot and the footprint area of the buildings to 115 m2.
One of the early challenges was to provide on the plot sufficient space for parking the cars without compromising the garden on the southern side. The plot has very narrow road access with no parking possibilities in the nearest neighbourhood and clients had two cars and expected two more temporary spots for the guests. All four spots have been located from the street front – one in the build- in garage, two on the concrete driveway to the garage and extra space, for occasional use, in the garden, on the  designated gravel area.
The priority was to create an affordable compact house that would meet the extended clients wish list which included:

– two children bedrooms with sufficient day light and a separate bathroom with the bathtub;

– master bedroom with walk-in closet and private small bathroom;

– guest room on the ground floor with an easy access to the bathroom with shower;

– open living space with main kitchen countertop hidden from the view;

– laundry room;

– storage areas,

and saving an old apple tree at the front of the plot.

The only extravagancy is a 5-meter wide dormer with a view over the garden and sky, where a common space round the staircase was created – a place for family members to play, read, watch TV not disturbing or not being disturbed by the ground floor activities. As the big window have south-western exposition, planting a grown tree in front of the building was discussed to prevent the attic space from direct sunshine as well as too bring some more charm and privacy to the garden terrace below.