Caramel architekten
Haus Marie
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single family homes
Place
Baden, Austria
Studio
Photos
Stubenrauch & Rois
Description
Shortly after
purchasing the «Weinhauerhaus» in the centre of the resort town of Baden near
Vienna, the owners, a family of five, had already carried out provisionally
renovations and begun the planning process. The original idea changed multiple
times. In the beginning, both the concept and the model were designed autonomously
until the owners decided to consult an architect after all. They chose Caramel
architects and together they combined many different creative ideas to create an
overall concept.
To avoid disturbing the nostalgic «Heurigen» atmosphere with this modern new
construction and instead embed it into living experience, the garden atmosphere
was transferred to several newly formed levels.
The ground floor remained as an open area, separated into a cold and a warm
zone only by the solid glass façade. The
projecting exposed concrete ceiling is in harmony with the concrete surface of
the garden terrace and provides a contrast to the vivid reflections of the
water. The first floor has a spacious bedroom for the parents with lavatory facilities
as well as a compromise oriented bed- and study room with a bathroom for the three
children. In the attic, there is a study area flooded with light and a view over the
surrounding gardens and buildings. The openly designed glassed staircase provides light for the playroom, which is located in the basement.