OLS HOUSE
J. Mayer H. Architects
YEAR
2011
LOCATION
Stuttgart, Germany
CATEGORY
Houses
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CONCEPT:
The new house is on a plot of land near Stuttgart, on a hillside with a generous view of the valley.
The owners wanted a new home that would bring this view to life even inside of the building.
The house is in a residential area with conventional developments, most of which date from the 1960s.
The new, 4-person family home is divided into an elevated ground floor with entrance area, utility room and spa, and a second floor with an open, flowing floor plan containing the living, dining and kitchen areas.
Full-height glazing provides a free view of the valley and terrace looking over the garden area.
Upstairs are the sleeping areas, dressing rooms and bathrooms.
The central design element is a sculptural staircase that connects all three levels.
CONSTRUCTION
The house was built as a reinforced concrete construction.
The facade consists of one heat-insulating compound system and an aluminum and glass facade.
Slats and anti-glare sheeting provide integrated sun protection, protecting it against heat.
All of the lightweight partition walls inside are made of drywall. The floor is a seamless layer of screed.
The roof with the deep, recessed balcony was built with pre-weathered zinc plate cladding and is fitted with solar panels.Outdoor paved areas were realized as tartan surfaces.
