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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. House S in Wiggensbach, Germany by becker architektenApril 6th, 2013 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: becker architekten Energy Efficiency A geothermal heat pump feeds a radiant heating system, producing large heat exchange surfaces in all rooms A central oven block provides heat to the upper level Conservation Natural and traditional woods from the region were thoughtfully used for external walls, staircase and timbering as well as for internal walls, roof construction, insulation, windows, flooring and furnishings. The building utilized local craftspeople and builders only, minimizing transportation distances and resources.  Image courtesy becker architekten
 Image courtesy becker architekten Located in the foothills of the Alps, this residence is a modern interpretation of a local barn. Designed to be suitable for both living and working, it offers intense exposure to nature, daylight and beautiful views, as well as generous rooms within a flexible plan. A staircase divides the building vertically, separating the garage and office from the living areas.
 Image courtesy becker architekten Upstairs, the rooms are arranged openly around a concrete core that is the static backbone of the building. This concrete core contains, among other things, a furnace, lavatories and a kitchenette. The more private living areas, which include a bedroom, bathroom and studies, are located downstairs and mimic a cellular design.  Image courtesy becker architekten The southward facing panoramic windows are parallel to the hillside’s incline, creating a spacious, trapezoidal loggia on both levels. Due to flexible sliding window shutters, the house can be made completely open or closed, allowing the owners to control the level of light and shadow inside as well as providing an appropriate weather shield for wind and snow.  Image courtesy becker architekten The exterior façades are made of traditional white fir, which will grow increasingly grey over time to match the aluminium sheet metal of the roof. In constructing the residence, the architects added regional value by using natural and traditional materials, minimizing transportation distances and using local crafts people only. The aesthetically beautiful residence was built according to the low-energy-house standards in Germany.  Image courtesy becker architekten  Image courtesy becker architekten  Image courtesy becker architekten  Image courtesy becker architekten  Image courtesy becker architekten  Image courtesy becker architekten  Image courtesy becker architekten  Image courtesy becker architekten  Image courtesy becker architekten  Image courtesy becker architekten  Image courtesy becker architekten  Image courtesy becker architekten  Image courtesy becker architekten  Image courtesy becker architekten
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