Changeable spatial sculpture
Aesthetically high-quality and consistent new building with flexible room structure
On the southern edge of a new development area with a heterogeneous structure of detached single-family and semi-detached houses is the approximately 600 m² plot of a young developer couple. The location is characterized by a public green space to the south and the impressive view of the surrounding hills and Niederalfingen Castle to the northwest. For their new home in this location, the couple wanted a largely flexible room structure that could be adapted to changing living situations, in addition to consistent and cost-optimized planning and implementation.
Kayser Architekten used the topography of the sloping terrain for the three-storey building. Towards the street, it presents itself with all its storeys and a striking projection of the middle level; to the south, it is embedded in the slope in a restrained manner. The house with a living space of 285 m² is accessed via the cantilevered entrance area with checkroom and serving rooms. The upper floors on the sloping ground floor open exclusively to the south and north, creating flowing transitions to the open spaces in front. The gable ends to the neighboring buildings to the east and west remain closed and reflect the archetypal, sculptural form of the building. The consistent spatial sculpture is continued in the interior.
While the living and working area extends across the first floor with open room sequences, the private retreat area with bedrooms on the upper floor opens up to the roof terraces in front with exciting views of the surroundings. All levels are accessible via the centrally located, single-flight staircase made of exposed concrete. It is the defining and central element. Executed as a solid construction, the house has a minimalist exterior with differentiated plaster surfaces, expanded metal elements and wood-aluminum windows with textile sun protection. The material and color scheme are restrained compared to the sculptural design. Structural elements such as exposed concrete ceilings and polished screed floors in the interior are consistently left untreated. High-quality fittings made of spruce wood, in combination with textile elements and subtle color tones, characterize the homely interior.
Photos:
Philip Kottlorz
www.philipkottlorz.com
(Published in CUBE Stuttgart 03|23)
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