Spruce wood

Selected in a private-sector competition, the project involved the renovation, extension and construction of the new façade for the historical hotel building, along with three new chalets, conceived as a single large-scale ensemble in the midst of the countryside. As a new layer overlapped with an existing structure that has already developed multiple strata over the years, the project aimed to re-establish a unified appearance, conversing freely with the surrounding landscape and the three chalets in the woods. gustav willeit Inspired by a fragment from the wooden frame of the farm’s old barn, the new façade redefines the silhouette of the principal corpus and provides support for the new balconies, like a large s... More

Haus Koeris is a private home that is situated among tall pine trees on a lot near a lake in close proximity to Berlin. As a structure entirely made of wood, the building is elevated from the ground to minimise the impact on the land and to avoid contact with the seasonally damp soil. The irregular shape of the house stems from the position of existing trees. Five boxes are arranged in a staggered layout with the individual rooms overlapping each other allowing for connections between them. The shifts in the floor plan create small patios and green niches along the building‘s perimeter. Some of these alcoves are sheltered from wind or hidden from views, others capture the sun and thus create pleasant microclimates. The recesses give t... More

The compact new building of the Kaufbeuren day-care centre blends harmoniously into the surrounding residential area of multi-storey buildings, in which the building's appropriate volume picks up the proportions of the neighbourhood. An internal air space divides the simple cube into two parts. By offsetting the two parts of the building, external pergolas are created on two sides of the façade to the north and south. Due to the solid wood construction, the building is ecologically, sustainably and recyclably manufactured. High-quality surfaces made of local spruce wood create pleasant acoustics and a healthy environment for the youngest visitors. The character of the warm wooden room shell is continued in the adjacent arcades. This... More

A farm complex consisting of a farmhouse, a barn, and a washhouse was transformed into three original, striking residential units. It was important to underscore the original character of the individual structures. In the old farmhouse, existing materials such as lime plaster and old spruce wood floorboards were restored, and the original quarry stone kitchen wall was exposed.   The deliberate simplicity of the rooms and the natural lighting exude an almost monastic tranquility and make the historic legacy of the house palpable. The barn is still an open space, but has been converted into a generous loft. The large window to the east offers a view of Marquartstein Castle. An extension was added to the washhouse. Large openings toward... More

Is it possible to taste, smell and feel a country? Yes, it is. With the finest nuances, noa* brings the Südtirol-Home’ guests in Antholz on an exciting olfactory and visual journey of discovery through South Tyrol.     South Tyrol - a term that describes over a thousand things, was recently translated into architectural form for the occasion of the 51st Biathlon World Cup in Antholz, where top athletes, celebrities, politicians, organizers and visitors gather. Surrounding a kind of “village square” are 10 buildings, the largest of which is the Südtirol-Home, which will be the home of guests, winners and journalists in this top-class sports event 2020, who, above all, are intended to be able to do one... More

This unobtrusive modular timber structure is the first of three new buildings planned for the Wagerenhof Foundation in Uster. It accommodates a crèche, where inclusivity, tolerance and instilling self-confidence are paramount. Differentiated interior and outdoor spaces create a reassuring and stimulating atmosphere for children with or without impairments from the age of three months until they start nursery school. Dominique Wehrli PART OF THE WAGERENHOFThe foundation offers people with cognitive impairments a place to live in, which can be adapted to many different needs. The establishment, which has grown and developed over the decades, now has the character of a village. The crèche stands on the southern part of the... More

Best Large Workspace Worldwide: destilat wins London’s renowned Dezeen Award 2020 with its project Weinmanufaktur Clemens Strobl and prevails over competing projects from around the world.   The top-class expert jury consisting of Norman Foster, Patrik Schumacher of Zaha Hadid Architects, Konstantin Grcic, Daniel Liebeskind, Joep van Lieshout, Paola Navone, and 70 further experts from the worlds of architecture, art, and design chose the best of the best from 4,300 submissions in the fields of architecture, interior, and design in the three-stage selection process.   Winner Large Workspacedestilat was the only Austrian design studio among the final 13 on the shortlist of the interior category. Ultimately, destilat a... More