The owners actually wanted to have their house converted. However, the local conditions did not meet their expectations, so architect Markus Mucha advised them to build a new house. On the southern slope of a 1960s housing estate, the couple finally found a plot of land that presented new challenges, particularly due to the steep slope.

Mucha developed an open staircase to closely link the access level with the garden level. The dark, raw steel staircase with an air space connects the three floors and looks like a sculptural art detail in the middle of the building. "We couldn't understand why the theme of the staircase was so important, so we gave the architect free rein here. Now not only our visitors are impressed by the staircase, but we are too - no right angles and yet so harmonious," enthuse the owners. The wellness area is located on the upper floor with a spacious wood-clad sauna, dark stone wet rooms and a lounge table. The generous south-facing glass front not only opens up an impressive view of the characteristic landscape of the Swabian Alb, it also provides access to the terrace with pool integrated into the roof area. As soon as you enter the living area on the first floor, the asymmetrical kitchen with a dark, cantilevered counter facing the dining area catches the eye. To create a pleasant bar situation, the sink can be concealed behind a folding wall. The dark kitchen contrasts with the light-colored Jura stone floor, which extends seamlessly over the adjoining and large terrace. The complete glazing, which can be opened across a width of 6 meters, and the continuous floor create a flowing transition between inside and outside. If you go down the stairs from the open-plan living area of the house to the garden level, you enter a more intimate atmosphere. The private living room mirrors the organic shape of the front façade in the room with a curved curtain. Adjacent to the living room are the private bathroom and the secluded bedroom with an open gas fireplace. From the basement, you can access the garden at ground level, which was designed by landscape architects Terramanus. The rear of the house appears calm and elegant with the staggered glass façades, which are framed by a stone bracket that frames the building as a whole. Thanks to the clear linearity of the design, the rear façade stands in clear contrast to the curved entrance façade of the house and the organic pathways of the garden.

www.markusmucha.de

Photos:

Zooey Brown
www.zooeybraun.de

(Published in CUBE Stuttgart 01|24)