The desire for more space and proximity to nature became reality, when our clients discovered a very narrow, steep property in Gablitz, at the outskirts of Vienna. Their wish was to move the qualities of their typical viennese 19 th century apartment from the city to the countryside. The family house sits on a concrete plinth, overlooking the surrounding woods.
Entrances, terraces and garden areas were designed as extensions of the living areas following the topological rules of the site and providing a wide range of different outdoor spaces.
The façade cladding with Austrian “Klinker“ brick and classic clay roof tiles interprete classical building materials that are often used for rural, anonymous architecture.
All windows on the main living floor provide a direct connection to the outside areas, maximizing the living space during the warm season. Skylights illuminate the bedrooms and also bring extra light down to the living area.
Double height living room forms the heart of the house. It can be easily separated from the kitchen area by sliding doors. Sculptural staircase connects the living area with bedrooms on the top floor and the garden room with a pool on the bottom floor. The layout of the house allows it to adept to the future needs of the five member family.
Sustainable yet traditional materials like herringbone parquets, stone floorings and oiled wood surfaces were used in the interior.
