A hidden place in the woods
The modern Hanging Gardens of Babylon. That is how the architect described the impressive summer house built on the Zebegény hillside, offering views of the slopes of the Börzsöny Mountains and the glittering surface of the Danube Bend. Since the mid-20th century, Zebegény has been a favorite resort of Hungarian artists, where many of the country’s great painters and visual artists retreated to work and rest.
Despite its simplicity, the building has a certain mystique: from the street front, you can only see a neat wooden house, but upon entering, the space suddenly expands. As a result of a perfectly structured optical effect, by the time you reach the living room, it seems as if you are suspended in the middle of nature in a secret and exclusive haven. Rattan hanging lamps and armchairs, beige tones and wooden surfaces dominate the space, offset by the characteristic dark gray window frame and metal fireplace.
In addition to local and Scandinavian influences, there is also an interesting contrast in the fact that although the house has a small floor area and minimalist aesthetics, due to its grandiose garden front, it is not closely tied to the trend of Neo-Puritanism that has been recently gaining popularity. This combination simultaneously embeds the structure in and sets it apart it from its surroundings.
