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Bauhaus, 20th century-style
The owners of "Haus LIN" in Schildow requested their architects to design a house in which they could enjoy a loft-type environment in a green setting. The building with the L-shaped ground plan is situated in a leafy suburb in the North of Berlin. The almost black wooden slat façade cites the oak trunks on the grounds. The
outer sides of the L, which face towards the street, display a closed-off and introverted character. Even the openings are concealed behind slatted curtains. On the south side facing onto the garden the building opens up with large windows and room-high glazing affording
delightful panoramic views. In contrast to the dark exterior offering seclusion from the outside world, the building's interior is a sea of white. The different areas flow into one another. Where doors are necessary, they take the form of room-high openings in the wall which
serve to open up rather than to close off adjoining areas, allowing visual contact from one area to another. The central core is the living area with a raised ceiling, around which the kitchen, dining area and library are arranged. Here and on the upper storey, the intimacy of
the bedroom and bathroom area is ensured by its location in the smaller section of the L. The atmosphere is defined by clear lines and a minimalist colour scheme. The windows are room-high. Installations such as the fireplace or the touch panel for the domestic service
facilities are recessed in the wall to avoid any hint of a cluttered appearance. The fixtures and furnishings are stylish and succinct - from the monolithic kitchen unit through the sleek yet extensive seating to the clear geometry of the bathroom.
Category
Private Residence
Architect
C95 Architekten
Owner
Erika Reimann, Matthias Schmid
Year of Construction
2009
Details
250 sqm
Website of project
www.lin28.com