RENOVATION OF A VILLA IN THE BLACK FOREST

A house with history and substance—worth preserving. Visibly aged and marked by time, yet endowed with extraordinary potential thanks to its dreamlike location: right in the heart of Baden-Baden, with unobstructed views of the wooded slopes of the Black Forest. Through a sensitive renovation and redesign, a home is taking shape that brings urban living and nature into a rare balance.

Restoring the house’s beauty and giving it a promising future—this guiding principle has shaped the redesign from the very beginning. The site’s distinctive topography has not been leveled, but consciously embraced. The façade has been modernized, and a warm, natural color palette has replaced the once cool concrete. Through thoughtful landscape integration and lush planting, the house now blends seamlessly into its surroundings. Generous terraces, abundant greenery on all levels, and a private pool create fluid transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces. In this way, the character of the existing structure is preserved, its strengths are revealed, and it is further developed in harmony with nature.

From an energy perspective, the house has been completely renewed: new energy-efficient windows, state-of-the-art building services, and a holistic construction approach minimize energy loss and noticeably enhance living comfort—for generations to come.

The transformation is perhaps most evident in the interior. Delicate window profiles and expansive glazing bring the Black Forest views into the house, creating an entirely new spatial experience. Open, light-filled rooms, finely tuned natural materials, and a restrained, modern design language create a calm and welcoming atmosphere. The result is a home that has not only been structurally rejuvenated, but also reimagined for contemporary living—a place where city and nature, technology and design, openness and a sense of shelter come together effortlessly.