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Clear, cohesive, and yet full of contrasts: The bungalow overlooking the Swabian Alb marks the beginning of a new chapter for the homeowners. With their children having moved out, a home is being created that translates their changing needs into an architecture of calm, openness, and serenity.
A house like another world that reveals itself the moment you step through the entrance gate, leading you into an introverted, carefully composed garden. A protective wall shields the space from glances and noise. The staggered, varied planting creates depth and lends the small garden an unexpected sense of generosity.
Entering through the lower level, you step inside the house where a double-height atrium welcomes you with openness, drawing your gaze upward to the light-filled living floor. Yet before you get there, your eyes briefly linger on a window that frames the owner’s vintage car like an artful exhibit.
At the heart of the house lies a small inner courtyard that brings daylight into the bedroom, dressing room, and bathrooms, immersing them in a calm, natural atmosphere. The grey rear wall with contrasting black lines continues seamlessly into the bathroom, blurring the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. Through the floor-to-ceiling slender glazing, you can enjoy views of the minimalist courtyard and the play of sunlight while showering, in the steam bath, or in the bathtub.
The two floors are connected by a floating steel staircase. Dark wood contrasts with a crisp white edge, guiding you directly into the open living area. From the large kitchen island, you enjoy the second-best view: a sightline that opens from the courtyard toward the terrace, which is flexibly protected from rain by a louvered roof. The only view more impressive is from the balcony on the other side, where a fixed louvered roof frames a breathtaking panorama of the Swabian Alb.
A place for two people who have truly arrived—defined by precise sightlines, harmoniously coordinated materials, and custom-made furniture that, together with the terrace and garden design, continues the architectural concept with unwavering consistency.
