Agreement came quickly: the client and architect found common ground on a design that would truly work. The original vision called for a bungalow, but it would have fallen short of space for a family of four. A creative solution was needed. Clemens Bachmann's firm CBA rose to the challenge brilliantly—by crowning the bungalow with a second story that sits atop it like a crown. The upper volume features a hipped roof and takes a more introverted form, punctuated by carefully placed windows. Below, the design opens up with generous glazing and flowing spaces for living, cooking, eating, relaxing, and entertaining. Above lie the private sanctuaries—the family's personal retreats.

The visual distinction between the two sections is striking: the lower level showcases glass and exposed concrete, while the upper story presents a refined plastered façade. A continuous canopy defines this transition, extending toward the garden as a generous dining balcony and stepping back to the street as a more modest terrace. The design accommodates approximately 450 m² for parents and two children. Located in Pullach, one of Munich's most coveted neighborhoods, the home offers the best of both worlds—close enough to urban energy when desired, yet removed from the daily fray. The client, who runs an interior design studio, shaped every detail to reflect the family's lifestyle and preferences. The furnishings are contemporary, refined, and deliberately restrained. The kitchen speaks the language of cool, cutting-edge design.

The ground floor adopts an L-shape, with the shorter arm extending into the garden where the dining area sits. The longer wing, with its open floor plan, functions as the living heart of the home. The bungalow's three-glazed walls flood the space with natural light, while a suspended chandelier positioned above an air void illuminates the reading nook. The staircase sits nearby, connecting the basement level below with the upper floors above.

Upstairs offers the master suite with ensuite bath, two children's bedrooms with their own bathroom, and dedicated work spaces. The converted attic above functions as a separate residential unit. Outside, landscape designer Christiane von Burkersroda has created a beautifully composed garden—lawns, ornamental grasses, and carefully positioned trees—that complements the architecture with effortless grace.

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Photography Credits:

Bernd Ducke
www.berndducke.de

(Published in CUBE Munich 02|21)