EXTENSION WITH ROOF PYRAMID
Dominic Kummer

EXTENSION WITH ROOF PYRAMID

MWArchitekten as Architects

The extension with roof pyramid is a ground-floor renovation and an extension to an existing multi-party house. The growing family needed to create additional space.

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Dominic Kummer
photo_credit Dominic Kummer
Dominic Kummer

The project focuses on redensification and internal development. The subordinate structure allows the townscape of the existing settlement area with its voluminous point buildings to be preserved. 

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Dominic Kummer
photo_credit Dominic Kummer
Dominic Kummer

The south-facing extension was designed to provide space for contemporary, open-plan living. The structure encloses the garden area and protects against street noise. The relationship to the natural east side plays just as central a role in the design as the introverted living area with skylight. 

photo_credit Dominic Kummer
Dominic Kummer
photo_credit Dominic Kummer
Dominic Kummer

The structure creates an exciting spatial sequence from the entrance to the terrace with pergola. The high skylight provides the interior with central daylight. The windows alternate along the façade in line with the functions inside.

photo_credit Dominic Kummer
Dominic Kummer
photo_credit Dominic Kummer
Dominic Kummer

Team:

Architects: MWArchitekten

Master builder: Baderbau

Photographer: Dominic Kummer

photo_credit Dominic Kummer
Dominic Kummer
photo_credit Dominic Kummer
Dominic Kummer

Materials Used:

Carpentry: dr' holzbauer

Facade cladding: Fir, black
Flooring: Oak parquet, Bawart
Windows: White Fir; Böhler fenster

Skylight: Velux

photo_credit Dominic Kummer
Dominic Kummer
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