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Herzgsell single-family house
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single family homes
Place
Altenmarkt, Austria
Studio
Photos
Albrecht Imanuel Schnabel
Description
The traditional
courtyard, typical for the region, which historically combines all functions
(living, storage, work) under one roof, served as the contextual reference for
the project. The single-storey section of building perched on the slope, which
can be seen from the access road to the south, serves as entrance to the
property and interface between public and private. On this ground floor there
is a garage with adjoining storage area, a covered but unconditioned intermediate
area, all the public spaces of the house with a spacious open
living-kitchen-dining area, and a cloakroom with guest toilet. The north-west-oriented
outdoor area directly outside the kitchen complements its uses and, due to the
steep slope, serves on this side of the house as an essential garden substitute
and protected open space. The two-storey perforated masonry element on the
southern front becomes a striking feature of the building due to its
formulation in materiality and structure, creating interesting lighting effects
inside while shielding the interior from view. Private areas (bedrooms) as well
as more intimate zones with secluded outdoor areas are located in the basement
of the building and offer direct access to the garden. Special rooms were also
provided for the client’s art collection.