Located in Gmunden on Lake Tegernsee, this ensemble comprises two single-family homes and a mixed-use building that brings together commercial spaces and residential apartments. The elongated mixed-use structure, positioned parallel to the access road, serves as the backbone of an open courtyard facing west—a space it shares with the two single-family houses. Two of the buildings were designed by Munich-based architects Stockwerk 1. Throughout, the structures and building systems reflect a commitment to ecological and sustainable principles.

One of the two detached houses sits on a gentle slope, commanding a spectacular view across an unspoiled, almost idyllic valley. The sloping terrain inspired a split-level design. An open platform staircase threads through all six half-stories, connecting 327 m² of usable space and anchoring the home's composition. The staircase becomes the building's sculptural heart, with different functional spaces flowing organically on either side. Throughout the house, flooring alternates between polished concrete screed in grey and brushed, soaped softwood parquet.

The entrance sits at the top of the staircase; descending it, you emerge onto a generous balcony stretching the full width of the house, framing magnificent views to the west. Only the basement and the central structural core are reinforced concrete; the rest of the building embraces a timber frame system, with load-bearing glulam walls and ceilings creating a warm, natural aesthetic.

Interior design studio Miniplus thoughtfully shaped the interior spaces, introducing intimate seating niches between functional zones that invite pause and relaxation. Substantial built-in cabinetry flanks the entrance, providing generous storage. A column-free roof spans the living room and open kitchen, while a sculptural staircase and tiered seating arrangement divides the two living levels and draws the eye westward—toward the expansive glazing and the landscape beyond. Each room tells its own story through strategically positioned openings, custom-designed built-ins, and a cohesive material and colour palette. Load-bearing elements remain exposed, celebrating the building's honest construction.

The mixed-use residential and commercial building was developed in tandem with the detached house to the north, creating spatial connections and a unified language of façade and roof details. Both buildings feature windows crafted from untreated larch wood.
The commercial wing occupies the southern section of this brick structure, wrapped in a rear-ventilated larch wood façade. Here, five apartments of varying sizes are thoughtfully arranged, with one designed for barrier-free accessibility.

From the east and north, the building evokes the generous proportions of a rural barn. The ground floor features a flexible multipurpose room available for rent—equally suited to photography studios, offices, or events. A storage level on the north side connects via a drive-on platform, reinforcing the building's agricultural heritage.

The basement level houses residents' cellars alongside an underground parking facility. Interior finishes echo those found in the single-family home: concrete screed or wood parquet flooring throughout.

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Photography Credits:

Hansi Heckmair
www.hansiheckmair.com
Markus Stempl

(Published in CUBE Munich 01|24)