MKNG Architektur

Description

This leisure and recreation project in the Bavarian Forest serves as a contemporary supplement to both urban and rural living. The primary architectural objective was the harmonious integration of a modern retreat into the surrounding landscape and nature. Situated on a 3,500-square-metre hillside plot overlooking the Ilz Valley, the house features a simple, elongated structure. It was built using prefabricated timber-frame elements, with a wooden façade and interior walls finished with wood surfaces. The internal space is structured by a central cube made of fair-faced concrete with board-marked formwork, while a minimalist steel spiral staircase provides access to the upper floor. The entire building was constructed using renewable raw materials, with a few exceptions, including the reinforced concrete floor slab in contact with the ground and the titanium-zinc roofing. The project prioritises ecological building materials, including foam glass gravel, timber structures, wood wool and wood cladding. These materials were predominantly sourced or manufactured within the region, and the construction was carried out exclusively by local craftsmen.