The existing residence of postwar years which accommodates several generations was already rebuilt in the 90ies of the last century.Now it has been extended to an ensemble by an additional building. The open courtyard was completed and the existing garage partially built on. Special attention has been paid to the completion of the structure and the employment of corresponding and sustainable materials.A particular challenge for the design was the narrow site and the aim not to affect the view of neighboring housing units. Therefore, the new structure was built in the slope on the edge of the property. In order to redensify the existing infrastructure it was important to use as little property as necessary creating a three-story building.
The path of the sun also had a big influence on the concept of the design. The classic way to organize space (living downstairs, sleeping upstairs) was turned upside down. The living takes place on the top floor in order to allow grand views and bright rooms. A morning and evening terrace crown the house. While the eastern terrace grants views towards the town Haag and the central space of Wels/Linz the western terrace enables views towards the forest of Hausruck. The entrance and the bedrooms are located on the medium floor. The ground floor which is on the same level as the garden accommodates a home office and a guest room.The house was built through hybrid construction (concrete, brick, wood) using the materials in the most efficient way. The medium and the top floor are placed on a solid base and are covered by gray Eternit which integrates the garage into the new ensemble. The building was designed as a low-energy house and is equipped with a heat pump and a controlled ventilation system with heat recovery.
Residential building AATN
The existing residence of postwar years which accommodates several generations was already rebuilt in the 90ies of the last century. Now it has been extended to an ensemble by an additional building. The open courtyard was completed and the existing garage partially built on. Special attention has been paid to the completion of the structure and the employment of corresponding and sustainable materials.
A particular challenge for the design was the narrow site and the aim not to affect the view of neighboring housing units. Therefore, the new structure was built in the slope on the edge of the property. In order to redensify the existing infrastructure it was important to use as little property as necessary creating a three-story building. The path of the sun also had a big influence on the concept of the design. The classic way to organize space (living downstairs, sleeping upstairs) was turned upside down. The living takes place on the top floor in order to allow grand views and bright rooms. A morning and evening terrace crown the house. The entrance and the bedrooms are located on the medium floor. The ground floor which is on the same level as the garden accommodates a home office and a guest room.
The house was built through hybrid construction (concrete, brick, wood) using the materials in the most efficient way. The medium and the top floor are placed on a solid base and are covered by gray Eternit which integrates the garage into the new ensemble. The building was designed as a low-energy house and is equipped with a heat pump and a controlled ventilation system with heat recovery.
Residential building AATN
Year of completion: 2014
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Location: Haag am Hausruck, Upper Austria
Photographer: Mark Sengstbratl
Year: 2013
