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Tourist hostel atop Jezowa Woda mount with a panoramic restaurant, viewing platforms, and an observatory

The hotel is situated atop a hill in a picturesque mountain landscape and comprises two main blocks connected by staircases and panoramic elevators. The core concept is to make the building an extension of the landscape. Its two arched walls, located on opposite sides, echo the contours of the hill as they rise, intersect, and diverge at the summit. Their surfaces are designed to accommodate lawns with greenery. The residential block spans five storeys, with the lower two partially embedded into the slope. The upper three storeys house guest rooms, while the lower level contains a spa with a swimming pool and administrative facilities. The reception and restaurant are located at the entrance level. Crowning the composition is an upper block that contrasts with its "natural" base. Executed in a contemporary style, it resembles a "flying saucer" seemingly wedged between the cliffs. This level houses a panoramic restaurant, an observatory, and a viewing platform. Part of the facades are clad in mirrored slats, reflecting the surrounding scenery and helping the building merge with its environment.

Location

Jezowa Woda mount, village of Przeszowa, Bieszczady Wyspowe mountain range, Poland

About the Applicant

In 1978, I graduated from Art School No. 4. In 1986, I graduated from the Faculty of Architecture of LISI (Leningrad Civil Engineering Institute). From 1986, I worked at the Leningrad branch of the design institute Giprotorg. From 1987 to 1988, I taught at LISI in the Department of Urban Planning. I subsequently worked at a number of major design studios in the city, including the Architectural and Design Workshop of I.A. Solodovnikov and the firm A‑Len. From 2000 to the present, I have been working at the architectural company Intercolumnium. Since my very first year of practice, I have been participating in architectural competitions.

Project Authors

Leonid Emdin

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Leonid Emdin

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"IDEANOVA" Foundation