The brief
Lhota, a village near Mladá Boleslav, is the second place in the Czech Republic where we have built a hexagonal gazebo of this design. It serves as a place to unwind and to sit with friends.
The idea was a retreat for every season, and even in winter it offers the comfort and cosy atmosphere that log buildings are known for.
Our approach
The notch is what sets this gazebo apart: a so-called 120° dovetail cut into Norwegian two-sided logs. Done by hand, it ranks among the most complex notches used in log building.
Getting it right takes skill and long experience. Each joint is hewn by hand and has to fit precisely, or the faces end up crooked and the gaps too wide.
How the build went
- Delivery by lorry, unloading and treating the timber.
- Setting out the base and laying the first courses.
- Building the roof structure and fitting the windows and gutters.
- Taking the chimney through the roof and roofing over the barbecue.
- Paving and garden paths around the gazebo.
