Concept
The new single-family house is envisioned as a future-oriented home for a family in transition. It is designed for a phase of shrinking, during which the children gradually move out but should still have the opportunity to visit their parents. Accordingly, individual retreat spaces have been planned, allowing for flexible use of the house.
The gentle slope of the site is embraced as a defining element of the design, with the internal organization resolved through a split-level concept. The vertical layering of the floor plan creates differentiated spatial relationships between interior and exterior and allows for access on multiple levels.

The staggered intermediate levels between the basement, ground floor, and upper floor result in a flowing spatial continuum. The new residence integrates harmoniously into the existing surroundings, with proportions and roof shape inspired by regional building traditions. A classic gable roof with a 25° pitch emphasizes this architectural language and allows the building to blend naturally into the landscape. Two terraces cut into the roof on the upper floor enhance the quality of living, offering sheltered outdoor spaces and views of the surrounding mountain landscape.
The main entrance is located to the northeast, sheltered under the carport roof. Another entrance leads from the garden into the basement, which includes a utility entrance with a mudroom, providing an ideal connection to the outdoors and ensuring functional everyday logistics.

Construction
The structural concept of the house is based on a hybrid construction of reinforced concrete and wood. The base and floor slab are made of reinforced concrete, while the load-bearing walls and ceilings of the upper floors are constructed in solid wood. The roof structure consists of glued laminated timber and solid wood beams. The cantilevered carport roof is built without rafters or purlins, using cross-laminated timber panels, giving the building a modern and clean expression.

Materiality
The house's exterior appearance is characterized by a restrained yet elegant ventilated spruce wood cladding, finished with a deep black glaze. This choice highlights the modernity of the structure. The windows, made from high-quality wood-aluminum constructions, integrate seamlessly into the façade, adding subtle accents. The base of the house is marked by a projecting reinforced concrete wall, which serves as both a stable and visual foundation for the building. The roof, a classic gable type, is clad with dark gray tiles and, together with the integrated photovoltaic system, offers a timeless elegance.
Inside, the commitment to material honesty is consistently maintained. Visible spruce surfaces, either untreated or glazed, define the ceilings and walls, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that showcases the beauty of the timber construction. In other areas, solid materials such as reinforced concrete and masonry are used, plastered, and painted in muted tones. Clay plaster is also partially applied, providing both aesthetic highlights and beneficial effects on the indoor climate.
The flooring is deliberately differentiated: in the entrance area, basement, and wet rooms, polished screed or ceramic coverings are used, emphasizing the robust character of the house. In the living areas, wooden parquet flooring is laid, whose warm texture creates clear zoning and a cozy living environment.