Perched on a south-facing slope in the Filstal valley near Kirchheim unter Teck, this new residence sits within a richly varied architectural context—one that ruled out the flat roof option from the start. A stand of mature trees below the property provides privacy while framing sweeping views across the valley. Schiller Architektur positioned the house at a 90-degree angle to the garage, creating a sheltered courtyard-like forecourt that gracefully distances the residence from the street. A strategic gap between the two structures opens access to the terrace. The entrance itself is recessed and carefully lit, establishing a clear sense of arrival while providing shelter from the elements.

The architectural concept hinges on a clear distinction between service and living spaces—a hierarchy that emerges naturally from the sloping terrain and finds expression in the building's form. This logic extends throughout the design and spatial organization. The living, dining, and kitchen zone reads as a unified hall-like space, marked by complete transparency and generous ceiling heights. Expansive glazing floods the south-facing side with light and opens the landscape to view. The north façade, by contrast, is deliberately closed and its terrace recessed within the building envelope, a strategy that shields interior spaces from the elevated neighboring properties beyond. The staircase runs behind this sealed north wall, with a skylight ensuring ample natural illumination. Two white fir fins—angled downward—bracket the building's mass thematically. The areas they frame are filled with either glass or dark fibre cement. Below, the basement floor slabs and walls are finished in raw exposed concrete. Throughout, the design prioritizes the honest expression and tactile quality of materials: whitewashed walls, exposed concrete ceilings, parquet and tile flooring, all accented by Le Corbusier's signature palette. The client's refined eye for furnishing and decoration brings individual warmth and personality to the home.

An exceptionally efficient air-water heat pump—paired with a dedicated ventilation system—maintains thermal comfort year-round. Motorized external blinds, managed through a KNX control system, deliver summer shading and heat protection. Passive night-time cooling rounds out the home's comprehensive energy strategy.

www.schiller-architektur.de

Living space: 185 m²
Construction timeline: 1.5 years
Building method: Exposed concrete basement, timber-frame ground floor
Energy concept: Air-water heat pump, ventilation system, KNX controls, passive night cooling

Photography:

Philipp Mürdter, Uhingen
www.philippmuerdter.de

(Published in CUBE Stuttgart 03|23)