In 2024, the Rosenheim Timber Construction Award—presented once every four years—was bestowed for the sixth time. A solid timber house claimed second place in the audience awards for the "Residential" category. The architectural firm dreigegeneinen, with offices in Munich and Berlin, brought this design to life. Working closely with the client, they created a home that sits gracefully within the surrounding cultural landscape, respecting its mature character. The building speaks in a clear design language, celebrating natural materials while establishing itself as a genuine part of its community. The audience's choice reflects what resonates with people: a home that's both visually appealing and grounded in real-world living. There's something reassuring about a timber house—it feels substantial, honest, never overreaching.

Situated in the peaceful countryside near Holzkirchen, the property hosts a linear home that naturally draws toward the south and a generous terrace. Untreated regional larch wraps the façade, organized by a vertical slat system that dances across window surfaces and pauses at ornamental details that punctuate the rhythm. These perforated sections add visual texture and serve a dual purpose—controlling sight lines and managing sunlight. Traditional wooden sacrifice boards conceal the substructure beneath, a nod to the region's craft heritage. The choice of adhesive-free solid wood and prefabrication strategies dramatically shortened construction, yet the substantial spruce structure remains invisible—the finished home feels open and weightless. Inside, the thoughtful floor plan creates rooms that breathe. Entry and service spaces occupy the compact west end, while the remaining ground floor opens generously for kitchen, dining, and living functions to flow together. Contemporary anthracite cabinetry punctuates the interior, creating visual dialogue with the traditional Upper Bavarian exterior. Grey polished concrete gives way to natural oak flooring, while clay plaster on select walls maintains healthy air quality and warmth. The dining and living zone climbs full height to the roofline, an unbroken vertical sweep that amplifies the sense of freedom. Upstairs, the staircase ascends to a gallery, bedrooms, and bath. This project proves something essential: regional building traditions and contemporary living standards aren't opposing forces—they're complementary, especially when paired with sustainable construction practices.

www.dreigegeneinen.eu

Photography:
tschinkersten
www.tschinkersten.com

(Published in CUBE Munich 04|25)