Sometimes a client finds his architect in a roundabout way. At least that was the case with the new cubic building in Wiesbaden. Originally, the clients only wanted to commission project management services. However, it soon became apparent that the entire planning had to be revised. In order to create the open, light-flooded and clear building, architect Carina Klein from Persy Projekte first had to draw up the outdoor facilities plan, clarify how the site was to be supported and adapt the entire building design.

The clients had clear ideas for their new home: it was to be a Bauhaus-style house with automatic KNX control for the technology installed; in addition, the slope of the plot was to be compensated for to create an almost flat surface. At the client's request, the minimalist design typical of the Bauhaus was also consistently pursued inside the detached house and the open, almost loft-like floor plan was combined with modern aesthetics. The spacious room concept with clear lines and, above all, the flowing transition between indoor and outdoor spaces characterize the living experience. High-quality materials such as oak wood or stainless steel and custom-made built-in furniture, such as the library, hallway and walk-in closets, have been combined with timeless design classics and underline the purist style. White plastered walls and ceilings as well as the white oiled oak floorboards laid on the floors create a harmonious calm.

Large-format porcelain stoneware tiles from Italy were used in the bathrooms and the spacious walk-in showers were tiled with a single large floor tile. Thanks to the intelligent building's KNX automation technology, residents can control and monitor all functions for living comfort and energy efficiency via a tablet or smartphone and adapt them to their own needs.

When building the new family home, the architect also planned for the future: The clients' children currently live on the second floor. But if the children move out or want their own apartment, the top floor and attic can also be separated into a separate apartment.

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(Published in CUBE Frankfurt 04|20)