Old and new are separated by a glass connection, which allows a glimpse into the garden while preserving the ivy-clad, historic façade. The clients required a dedicated area for the children, but the long-established garden was to remain undisturbed.
The building volume was positioned within the side setback of the existing turn-of-the-century house to minimize the footprint on the garden. This resulted in the minimal dimensions for the extension, with a width of just 2.60 meters
Separated from the existing building by a 40 cm wide glass gap, the new volume accommodates a generous foyer as well as the children’s area. Its outward form, with carefully positioned openings, responds to the surrounding neighborhood: outward views are blocked, while the perspective towards the garden is revealed only within the interior. The cantilevered upper floor on the street side creates a protective canopy for the newly designed entrance area.
At the rear, a terrace recess ensures that the western sun continues to reach the existing terrace of the old building. The prefabricated wood-steel structure not only facilitated a short construction period but also enabled a resource-efficient execution in line with sustainable circular economy principles.
residential, tiny house
built
Korneuburg, Austria
image credits Franz Ebner und Markus Kaiser
image credits Franz Ebner und Markus Kaiser
Separated from the existing building by a 40 cm wide glass gap, the new volume accommodates a generous foyer as well as the children’s area. Its outward form, with carefully positioned openings, responds to the surrounding neighborhood: outward views are blocked, while the perspective towards the garden is revealed only within the interior. The cantilevered upper floor on the street side creates a protective canopy for the newly designed entrance area.
At the rear, a terrace recess ensures that the western sun continues to reach the existing terrace of the old building. The prefabricated wood-steel structure not only facilitated a short construction period but also enabled a resource-efficient execution in line with sustainable circular economy principles.
residential, tiny house
built
Korneuburg, Austria