In a large garden, some distance from the house, a family has treated themselves to a pavilion with a terrace and a pool. This rear part of the garden is shielded from outside view by a dense bamboo hedge. The terrace between the pavilion and the pool enjoys afternoon and evening sun. You can jump into the pool directly from the wooden terrace or sunbathe on a raised concrete slab on the opposite long side, which borders the 400 m² garden segment on the other side.

The garden building consists of a wooden frame, two filigree steel supports, a flat concrete roof that protrudes far out and provides shade for the wooden terrace, and all-round glazing with panes that can be easily slid aside so that the room can be opened or closed as required and depending on the season. Inside, it is sparsely furnished with only an armchair and a lounger, but when the stately fireplace is lit and the intimate lighting further enhances the evening atmosphere, it becomes a cosy, comfortable place. A walk-in wooden cupboard made of profiled solid oak houses the sanitary facilities, sauna and kitchen and also serves as storage space. A curtain made of finely perforated profiled sheet metal hangs in front of the glass wall, providing the desired sense of security from the surroundings. During the day and in the evening, the light shining through the dots creates a play of shadows. The floor is made of coloured industrial screed, the ceiling of exposed concrete – together with the wooden back wall, the two elements form a beautiful contrast.

The pool, with its stainless steel lining, is also very well equipped, with a translucent polycarbonate roller blind serving as a cover. No expense was spared on the quality of the materials used here, which is not only evident to the eye but also noticeable in the atmosphere. The small area, measuring a total of 20 x 20 metres, forms a second home alongside the owner's own home.

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Photography Credits:

Oliver Jaist
www.oliverjaist.com

(Published in CUBE Munich 03|22)