Hauptmann II
Understated yet striking. Hidden yet promising. Casual yet sophisticated. When asked whether all these requirements can be combined, this house provides the answer – not with a shy nod, but with a clear and confident: Yes!
The property is tucked away in a small hollow, which initially limits the view from Stuttgart's semi-elevated location. This is a challenge that architect Michael Gehrmann gladly accepts, transforming it into a house that lays the city at its residents' feet. The cleverly planned split-level floor plan leads visitors upstairs to the open-plan living and dining area. From here, the glass fronts and adjoining terrace offer a breathtaking panorama of the city. Back inside, the view returns to the entrance level, where the client's grey Porsche Carrera 4S Cabrio can be admired behind industrial glazing to the garage, iconic like a work of art.
Half a floor below are the bedroom with its magnificent view, the dressing room and the bathroom, separated only by black-framed industrial glass walls. Clean lines and alignments set the stage for the mix of materials, including glass, light-glazed oak and grey limestone, which lend the entire private area a pleasant calm and casual relaxation. The freestanding bathtub made of black acrylic glass is the ideal retreat for letting your gaze and thoughts wander.
The clever interplay of heights continues in the outdoor area. The pool is slightly elevated above the garden level, capturing the panorama and creating a flowing connection to the bathroom, framed by grey natural stone. With its horizontal structure, the façade rises step by step from the slope, transforming the surrounding topography from a challenge into its most beautiful strength.
