This distinctive residence sits perched on a hillside overlooking the small wine village of Zeutern in Kraichgau. With its gently curving form, it emerges organically from the slope—not as an imposing structure, but as a building that harmonizes with its landscape while offering sweeping views across the rolling terrain. "The house is formally abstract," architect Daniel Henecka explains, "yet possesses an unpretentious, grounded quality—achieved through the thoughtful use of traditional materials."

Expansive windows with wooden frames—some extending floor-to-ceiling—blur the boundary between inside and out. Custom oak cladding and folding shutters serve dual purposes: maintaining privacy while filtering light into the living spaces. Polished copper details play against rough, coarse plaster, creating a striking textural dialogue across the façade. These design principles extend seamlessly through the interiors, where every material choice reflects intention. The design emerges organically from the site's unique characteristics: the property borders a wildflower meadow that sustains small wildlife and pollinators. A vegetated roof crowns the upper floor of this multi-level home, returning nature to the landscape while providing additional insulation. Spread across three floors and 300+ m² of living space, the home accommodates both family living and private retreats. Open floor plans and varied levels create dynamic visual connections throughout. The lower level—built partially into the slope—houses garages and utility spaces, opening to an expansive kitchen and dining area with direct access to a terrace and pool. A grand staircase, partially cushioned as informal seating, leads to the main living area and echoes the building's flowing curves in the tiered outdoor spaces beyond. Wood parquet flooring and subtly lit wooden fixtures radiate warmth, while the living area is anchored by elegant Italian stone flooring.

A closed balustrade projects into the soaring central space like a theater balcony, its floor-to-ceiling windows and circular skylight offering unobstructed views toward the heavens. Private quarters occupy the next level, while a studio with freestanding bathtub and terrace crowns the top. Oak parquet and discreetly backlit wooden elements throughout radiate warmth, complemented by elegant Italian tile in the living areas.

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Living space: 304 m²
Plot size: 1,756 m²
Construction duration: 2 years
Construction: Solid construction, reinforced concrete and sand-lime brick with integrated thermal insulation
Energy system: Gas condensing boiler

Photography Credits:

Daniel Vieser
www.dv-architekturfotografie.de

(Published in CUBE Stuttgart 02|21)