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DG RVAP

Atrium House on top floor

Facts

Client | private

Design | Interior Design | technical and artistic management

Typology | residence

Location | Vienna

Stage | built

Area | 460m2

DG RVAP

For a private client a living- and working environment was designed. The surrounding houses were all protected as ensemble what made a contemporary planning pretty tricky. The apartment orientates itself totally to an atrium - the centre of the apartment. It acts as open space and centre of living while guaranteeing absolute privacy.

Following tasks induced the outline
- respect of ensemble
- generous openings to courtyard and green
- cubic cuttings in the homogeneous shell for lightning an open spaces
- selective sights to open spaces and landmarks

The focal point and heart of the living floor is the atrium. Inspired by the ancient Roman atrium house, the living areas, such as the living room, kitchen, and dining room, are grouped around it, along with the private area on one side, which includes the bedroom, study, and bathroom facilities. Another distinctive feature of the attic living space is the two-story library.

The material concept, inspired by English design, has been realized with a combination of exposed brick, black steel, and oak wood.