Despite its strikingly expressive form, this 1962 home integrates beautifully into its surrounding landscape. Helmut Dasch of dasch zürn + partner led the modernisation vision. Truly modern in every sense: the renovated house transcends time. Dasch preserved the floor plan's essential structure—a layout that, nearly 60 years on, still accommodates contemporary living needs. The result: a 400 m² home that honors its original character while speaking to today.

Light pours through a dramatic circular skylight above the entrance, creating the perfect space for a tree to grow skyward. The former basement has been reimagined as generous living areas that open directly onto the garden, accessible through both the ground floor and a separate entrance. Step in via the terrace, and you're immediately in an open kitchen with dining area and fireplace—ideal for gathering with family and friends. The sculptural central block is the heart of the design. Standing like a monolith, it defines the spaces and anchors the home. Stone fireplaces embedded within it serve both sides, while the adjoining music room can be partitioned as needed. Throughout the kitchen and dining areas, refined elements contrast with raw materials like stone, while the timber-rich kitchen flows seamlessly through sliding doors into the living room with its built-in gallery. A folded staircase hangs from the central monolith and rises upward. Sloping glazing extends to the floor, framing views of trees and garden—blurring the boundary between inside and out.

The exterior redesign merges the house harmoniously with its landscape. The combination of solid and timber construction echoes the surrounding terrain through clean, expansive surfaces—continuous lines that emphasize openness and flow. From the street, garage and house read as a unified composition. The green roof comprises steel beams layered with wooden panels, creating a visual rhythm that feels both rooted and weightless.

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Photography Credits:

Bernhard Tränkle
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(Published in CUBE Stuttgart 01|22)