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A home around an atrium: That is the core concept for Matski House, Andrus Bezdar’s family home. The CEO of architectural firm ZROBIM erected his ultra-modern, partially cantilevered home on a former landfill — a site he remediated and revived with two artificial ponds. Seeking to carry that profound connection to nature inside, he placed an atrium containing a nut tree front and centre, making it visible from every room in the 157-square-metre space. The interior is otherwise influenced by the architecture: Glazing along the southwest side of the home allows it to take advantage of passive solar heating, while a blank concrete facade on the northeast end reduces heat loss from the shady side and gives the home its sense of solidity. Inside, the concrete walls complement wooden plank ceilings that warmly frame every room and provide clever functionality: In the living area, with its majestic fireplace, the three-metre-high ceiling is clad in planks that are removable for access to electrical connections.

Architect: Andrus Bezdar