Quadratum Architecture

For the second Valea Doftanei holiday house, the façades follow the same restrained logic. Openings are calibrated according to use, privacy and orientation, while the pitched roof and timber structure define the house’s compact exterior expression.

The result is a precise architectural language, where the section, façades and material expression remain directly connected to the logic of the plan.

The second Valea Doftanei holiday house follows the same spatial hierarchy, structured through a clear separation between day and night areas. The house is composed of two distinct volumes: one dedicated to the shared living spaces, the other to the private rooms.

In the second volume, the bedrooms are organised on the ground floor and attic level, using the upper floor for increased privacy and for the views opened by the height of the roof.

The timber structure of the Valea Doftanei holiday houses remains visible throughout the interiors, including the roof framework, where the constructive logic becomes part of the spatial atmosphere. Rather than being concealed, the structural system defines the scale of the rooms and gives clarity to the pitched volumes.

The material palette is reduced to solid wood, natural stone and large glazed surfaces. This combination establishes a contemporary interior language directly connected to the natural context, with the landscape present as a constant reference through the open elevations.

On 11–14 June, Quadratum participated at Forumul Construcțiilor 2026, organized by eDevize at Romexpo, Bucharest.

Our team presented advanced digitalization equipment for technical assessment, including BIM scanning workflows, 3D capture using robotic equipment and mobile scanners, and AI-based analysis for the automatic detection and classification of defects by risk level.

Emanuel Vișan, Managing Partner at Quadratum Architecture, joined the Leadership and Change Management panel at the Construction Forum 2026, addressing unpredictability in the construction industry from the perspective of project design.

He emphasized that while legislative changes generate part of this uncertainty, most difficulties come from incomplete field data at the start of a project, making clear information, responsible leadership and structured decision-making essential from the beginning.

Partially embedded in the terrain, the two Valea Doftanei holiday houses use the natural topography to extend the program while maintaining a restrained presence above ground. Large glazed openings reinforce the relation between interior and site, while the uppermost level, conceived as a quiet retreat space beneath the roof, introduces a more introspective layer within the overall layout.

The two holiday houses in Valea Doftanei are placed on an isolated site, without immediate built surroundings. Their architecture is deliberately restrained: compact pitched-roof volumes, natural-toned façades and generous glazed openings establish a direct relation with the forested landscape and support the idea of a temporary retreat.

The quiet character of the place is reinforced by the specific conditions of the lake, where only electric motor boats are permitted, preserving the calm atmosphere of the setting.

The first of the two Valea Doftanei holiday houses is organised around a simple division between living and private spaces.

The day space is conceived as a generous area, fully open to the landscape, with one side entirely glazed towards the lake and the wooded slope descending to the water. The night space contains the bedrooms, arranged on the ground floor and first floor, while the attic is reserved for a relaxation area and library, conceived as a quieter and more secluded part of the house.

The ensemble proposes two holiday houses set within a natural landscape defined by forest, silence and the topography of Valea Doftanei.

The houses are conceived as compact refuges, oriented towards the lake, the terrain and the changing presence of the forest.

On June 11, Quadratum Architecture will take part in Night of Architecture Studios, organized as part of Bucharest Design Festival.

For one evening, the studio will open its doors to the public, offering visitors a direct insight into the working environment of an architecture office engaged in complex projects.

The program will include presentations of selected portfolio projects, together with an overview of Quadratum’s digital direction: internal workflows, 3D scanning-based surveys, and direct interaction with the robots and equipment used in professional practice.

See you there.