The project focuses on transforming a former threshing floor into housing for a young family in the form of a work & stay concept, where instead of paying rent, the land and orchard are taken care of. The aim of the design is to create affordable housing in a peaceful village environment and at the same time support a closer relationship between man and nature and the traditional way of life.

The design is based on the principles of a traditional Slovak room, characterized by its simplicity, functionality and multi-purpose equipment. Since this is a space intended for long-term rental for a variety of users, the emphasis is on basic functional furniture with universal use. The main inspiration was the principle of hanging, which was used in the past for drying herbs, clothes or storing objects.

When defining the target users, the location of Španá Dolina and its proximity to Banská Bystrica is taken as a basis. Currently, living outside the city is becoming increasingly attractive, mainly due to the quieter environment and quality of life. The design therefore considers a young family of four, who have the opportunity to try out a longer-term life in the village and, through land management, gain more affordable housing and greater independence.

The selection of materials uses natural materials traditionally used in Slovak houses and interiors. The lower part of the threshing floor is designed as a social space intended for meeting, relaxing and spending free time. The living area includes a tiled stove, a raised step by the windows used for seating and a work table. The aim of the design is to create a natural space supporting the joint functioning of the family.

The kitchen is placed in the center of the layout along with a dining table, which is complemented by wooden benches referring to traditional bench seating. The design of the seating furniture uses a uniform morphology inspired by the dovetail joint used on log structures.

The project also includes a product design that connects the interior with the exterior and at the same time responds to the idea of ​​land and orchard management. Since living involves working on the land, the design works with the motif of joint apple processing as a family activity. The processing process is complemented by a folding shelf designed for drying apples. This element supports the connection of living with traditional activities and the seasonal rhythm of village life.