LIA – Berggasse, Austria
Title
LIA – Berggasse, Austria
Designed by
STEINBAUER architektur + design
Image Credit
© STEINBAUER architektur + design
Project Description
Characterized by its interplay of transparency and solidity, “LIA” is situated in the midst of a heterogeneous residential landscape at the foot of the Rosalia Mountains in Lower Austria. In order to benefit from the spectacular view of the Schneeberg, some 30 km away, and at the same time minimize the space used on the plot of land, the house was designed to sit on the upper boundary of the slanted plot. The volume of the building is spread over three levels with basic dimensions of 6.5 by 16 meters. The outdoor area, positioned at the entrance level of the premise, wraps itself around an old cherry tree together with the main building.
“The concept is expressed through a simple floor plan design, a concrete coffin-lid-structure, two glassed gables and a sectioning box for secondary spaces — nothing else! The space in between is for the residents to freely shape as they please.”
The load-bearing structure consists of a 45° coffin-lid-construction with open east and west gables. The sleek outer skin is a facade of matt black — a metallic dress that extends vertically not only over the outer walls but also over the entire roof surface. The armoured structure lends the residence homogeneity and elegance and provides a backdrop for the calm radiance of the cherry blossom. The incisions in the facade are sparse — a low-positioned, elongated opening to the north with a view of Wiener Neustadt, a floor-to-ceiling glass panel with an exit onto the terrace, as well as two further smaller cut-outs to the south for lighting the lowest level.
