Gott Apartment Building

English description provided by the architects.

Located in the inner courtyard of an early 20th-century apartment building, the project contributes to the contemporary condition of densifying the city from within.

In response to the increasing need for compact yet high-quality housing, the building offers five versatile residential units and a total of 200 m2 living space.

These range from compact studios to spacious, double-height apartments, accommodating diverse lifestyles and promoting a flexible model for urban living.

A hybrid construction system was chosen to address both ecological and structural demands: insulated masonry blocks form the external envelope, cross-laminated timber is used for ceilings and interior walls, and in-situ concrete is employed for the staircase core.

The staircase is located on the outside of the building, which reduces the amount of heated space needed. The courtyard serves not only as a circulation space, but also as a place for gathering.

The architectural language of the building plays with contrast. The south façade is fully transparent and continuous, opening the interior to light and creating a fluid relationship between inside and outside.

Inside, the atmosphere shifts. Warm wood surfaces and natural stone flooring create a calm, intimate environment, offering a counterpoint to the more austere exterior.

This inner softness fosters a sense of retreat within the dense urban fabric.