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House B - Format Elf Architekten
ocated in the urban outskirts of Munich, the
detached single-family house B built in timber frame
construction was completed after only six months of
construction. On the small plot the maximal possible cubature
and the existing parameters have been used in an optimal
way. The building follows line of the houses in the street and
thus continues the urban edge along the link road. The front
garden area next to the street is thereby supported and the roof
orientation of the surrounding buildings continued.
The typical picture of a gabled roof house characteristic of
the area is taken up, but is enhanced by the perforated facade
and interpreted contemporarily. The roof pitches, which were
determined mathematically according to the yard and setback
regulations, have been implemented innovatively in the form of
an asymmetrical roof in order to create maximum living space
on the small plot.
The facade that faces the public space and with it the sound
emissions from the road traffic contains only a small number
of indented or protruded windows and is therefore more closed.
On the far side of the road the building opens towards the
garden with large windows. Thereby the small inner and outer
areas visually merge to one combined large living space.
The predominant colours and materials used on the building
are reflected in the interior design. The living room is separated
from the circulation area by two black furniture boxes. The
white floor gives the room brightness and depth. The timber
of the Brettstapel ceiling remains visible and is repeated in the
furniture, stairs and doors. Maximum residential value on a
minimal plot.
Photographs: Cordula De Bloeme
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