“>House by the Lake
Located directly on Lake Wolfgang, the new building with two independent residential units combines contemporary living quality, sustainable construction, and a sensitive approach to the landscape context. Instead of the existing building, a residential building was created that adopts its volume and interprets it in a contemporary way.
The careful raising of the ground level responds to the special location by the lake and simultaneously meets the requirements for flood protection. The residential building was constructed in modern timber frame on a solid base plate and is understood as a clear architectural response to its location between the lake, topography, and natural space.
The ventilated timber facade characterizes the appearance and emphasizes the consistent use of wood as a building material. It requires no chemical wood preservatives and develops a natural graying, which strengthens its integration into the landscape.
Consistently thought through: A flush-integrated in-roof photovoltaic system combines design and energy requirements. Its entirely wooden substructure continues the material concept down to the last detail and replaces CO₂-intensive aluminum constructions.
Generous terraces on the ground and upper floors create high-quality outdoor areas and allow for diverse connections to the exterior space. Strategically placed window openings frame views of Lake Wolfgang and the surrounding landscape, creating an immediate connection between living space and nature.
A defining feature of the design is the approximately four-meter cantilevered upper floor, which spans a spacious, sheltered terrace without supports. The cantilever not only creates a high-quality outdoor space but also enables efficient utilization of the permissible building density.
Structurally, the extraordinary span is made possible by continuous wall slabs within the building, which specifically transfer loads and demonstrate the performance of timber construction.
The project shows how demanding conditions on the sensitive lakeside can be translated into sustainable, site-specific architecture through precise planning, innovative timber construction solutions, and a responsible approach to resources.
