The homeowners knew exactly what they wanted: a modern detached house with bright, generously proportioned spaces and seamless indoor-outdoor living on the ground floor. Above all, the architecture needed to stand the test of time. Fischer Rüdenauer Architects created a restrained design that relies on minimal material palette, allowing it to stand out gracefully from the surrounding neighbourhood. A gently sloping gable roof caps the three-storey residence, which includes a basement level. Three sculptural dormers punctuate the roofline, framing dynamic views across the neighbourhood. Garages occupy the side boundary lines with neighbours, enabling a continuous street-facing façade on the ground floor.

As you enter, your gaze sweeps through the full height of the space to the gabled roof with its skylights, making the entire volume immediately apparent. A single-flight staircase serves as the building's central axis of symmetry. The ground floor is devoted entirely to living, featuring an open-plan kitchen with adjoining pantry. The living and dining areas flow seamlessly onto the terrace during warmer months through expansive sliding doors, with stepped seating tying the garden naturally into the design. The ground floor also accommodates various support spaces and direct access to the garage. All private rooms—a study, guest bedroom, and two bathrooms—are situated on the upper floor. From the circulation gallery, sightlines extend down to the ground level, creating visual connection throughout. The basement provides storage, mechanical systems, and a generous gym area, naturally lit through two courtyards. Inside, the same restraint in material selection defines the design. Oak parquet and porcelain stoneware establish the flooring, while walls and ceilings are finished in smooth plaster and painted white. The architects designed every door, the kitchen, and built-in cabinetry, all custom-crafted by the carpentry workshop. Window frames employ oak on the interior and bronze-anodized aluminum on the exterior. Motorized aluminum shading systems manage light and privacy across all glazing. A layered lighting scheme—combining ceiling, wall, and accent fixtures—enables the spaces to shift in atmosphere and mood.

The building systems work intelligently together: a heat pump pairs with an expansive rooftop photovoltaic array to supply warmth distributed through underfloor heating across the entire house. An integrated bus system unifies lighting, solar shading, climate control, and door access.

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Photography Credits:

Thomas Streitberg
www.streitberg-architektur.de

(Published in CUBE Stuttgart 01|23)