A simple rectangular form defines this residential building, which rests on a "stone base" with integrated garages on either side. The house entrance is also part of this base, sheltered by the cantilevered upper floor to create a clearly defined and welcoming threshold. On the garden side, the ground floor extends toward the pool, freeing up a generous roof terrace for the upper-floor bedrooms. Below, a weather-protected garden terrace expands the main living zone—encompassing dining, living, media, and library spaces—with unobstructed access to the outdoors.

Architect Thomas Fabrinsky realized his clients' vision of a bespoke home—one that provides each resident with precisely the space they need, nothing more. There are no surplus rooms, and the technical systems are sized to match actual requirements. Every element serves a purpose. This philosophy extends to the furnishings, each custom-designed and seamlessly integrated. Throughout, Fabrinsky favored durable, low-maintenance materials paired with contemporary building systems. This restraint is most evident in the selective use of materials: premium large-format porcelain tiles appear on the façade, outdoor areas, terrace, and garden wall, and continue indoors as flooring and wall surfaces in bathrooms and around the open fireplace, as well as on bathroom cabinetry. Slim aluminium window frames in shades matching the stone, expansive glazing, and flush interior-exterior transitions create an impression of openness and flow. At the entrance, glazing with vertical aluminium louvers provides visual connection while maintaining privacy—elegantly achieved. From the entry hall, with its freestanding wardrobe, two paths lead to the main living spaces. An overhead skylight above the linear staircase draws daylight down to the ground floor. The kitchen-dining area sits at the heart of the home, flanked by the media room and library. A wood-burning fireplace functions as a subtle space divider while the continuous glass wall preserves the sense of openness. Upstairs, another skylight brightens the corridor, which culminates in a generous window seat.

The home is future-ready through thoughtful energy design, yet remains appropriately scaled. A high-efficiency heat pump generates heating, while rooftop solar panels produce electricity. Excess energy is stored in a battery system for self-consumption or fed back to the grid. An EV charging station is also integrated. An external heat pump maintains the pool temperature. The house itself minimizes heat loss through superior insulation and high-performance glazing.

www.fabrinsky.com

Photography:
Stephan Baumann
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(Published in CUBE Stuttgart 02|25)