Hello Wood Zrt. & Pyxis Nautica: Winner of World Design Awards 2025. Sophisticated Luxury Embraced by the Forest – A New Architectural Creation in DobogókőThere are houses that tell a story even before they are built. The Monolith Lodge in Dobogókő is one of these; a design created by Pyxis Nautica, which waited for a long time to come to life after receiving an unexpected message and was brought to reality by the team at Hello Wood.

The story began with a concept plan that caught the owner’s attention. The characteristics of the Dobogókő site, combined with Pyxis Nautica’s approach, created the perfect foundation for a home that is both modern and close to nature. The owner’s vision, Pyxis Nautica’s design, and Hello Wood’s construction and design approach all came together to create a shared story.

Hello Wood joined the project at this stage, continuing the work as a design-driven contractor and finalizing the concept. The team not only worked on the construction but also collaborated with the designers to ensure that every detail of the house fit the spirit of the location and the character of Hello Wood Resorts. The collaboration resulted in structural and material solutions that made the project both more cost-effective and architecturally stronger.

The client lives abroad and returns to Hungary a few times a year, so they wanted a special home that could serve as both a personal retreat and a premium accommodation.

The heated net floor area of the house is 104.9 m², with an additional 16.1 m² gallery. The 31.2 m² covered and 17.6 m² open terrace wraps around the building, connecting the interior space naturally with the surrounding forest.

The structure was built on a reinforced concrete foundation, with the walls and roof made of five-layer, exposed-quality CLT (cross-laminated timber) panels, and the roof covered with standing seam metal sheets. The use of CLT technology allowed the house to be built in just three days and fully completed in only six months.

The name Monolith Lodge refers to the building’s iconic monolithic concrete chimney, which is not only a functional element but also a sculptural focal point. The texture of the rough-sawn board formwork is reflected on every surface, creating a subtle, organic connection between the chimney and the rest of the materials used in the house. The clean lines, the contrast between the charred wood and concrete, and the large glass windows opening to the landscape combine to create an atmosphere that feels both powerful and peaceful, modern yet timeless, deep in the forest.

The house has three bedrooms (one master bedroom and two smaller rooms) to welcome guests. Inside, natural, exposed CLT wood surfaces, designer furniture, and carefully chosen premium materials create a contemporary yet homely atmosphere. The Finnish sauna and outdoor electric hot tub offer relaxing spaces within the building.

The Monolith Lodge was revived from a concept that was once put aside, now offering a retreat in the heart of the forest. The Pyxis Nautica plans were built by Hello Wood and are operated under Hello Wood Resorts, turning a dream into a home, a home into an experience, and the experience into a place you’ll want to return to.

Hello Wood Resorts: The building operates as an adult-friendly accommodation primarily designed for couples, groups of friends, and family gatherings, but it is also perfect for corporate retreats and leadership meetings. It will open to the public starting November 14, and pre-sales have already started!

Design: Pyxis Nautica Architecture Office + Hello Wood Zrt.
Lead Designers: László Monori, János Varga (Pyxis Nautica), Péter Oravecz, András Huszár (Hello Wood)
General Contractor: Hello Wood Zrt.
Hello Wood Board: András Huszár, Dávid Ráday, Krisztián Tóth
Architectural Associates: Eszter Oláh, Gábor Fülöp
Construction Project Manager: Csanád Karskó
Construction Technical Preparator: Dávid Szabó, Szabolcs Ács
Site Manager: Zoltán Szabó
Interior Architect/Designer: Anikó Varga, Péter Oravecz Press contact: Diána Trencsényi

Project Details:-
Firm
Hello Wood Zrt. & Pyxis Nautica

Architect
Pyxis Nautica Architecture Office + Hello Wood Zrt.

Project Name
Monolith Lodge

Project Category
Architecture Design – Residential (Built)

Team
László Monori, János Varga (Pyxis Nautica), Péter Oravecz, András Huszár (Hello Wood)

Project Location
Dobogókő

Country
Hungary

Photography ©Credit
©György Palkó, Márton Bognár

HELLO WOOD

Hello Wood is a multiple award winner architect office specializing in designing, building and developing cabins, large-scale buildings and community-driven installations with 10+ years of experience. Using wood and other sustainable materials as their primary materials, the studio creates lovable buildings worth celebrating. Founded in 2010 as a summer architecture camp, Hello Wood has grown into a global design studio and educational platform rooted in the values of learning by doing, community, and sustainable architecture.

Pyxis Nautica

The architectural and interior design studio Pyxis Nautica was founded in 2017 by László Monori, Tamás Tótszabó, and Dávid Tóth. Our award-winning team of 11 professionals is based in Budapest. In close collaboration with our partners, we work to create high-quality architectural spaces where creative intent, functional needs, and the surrounding environment come together to shape authentic new stories.