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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. Residential House Cologne Hahnwald in Köln, Germany by Corneille Uedingslohmann ArchitektenFebruary 17th, 2017 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Corneille Uedingslohmann Architekten The original planning brief foresaw an adaptation of the existing house, which was inhabited by the building owner at the time. The home owner’s driving aspiration for the project was the integration of a swimming pool with a visual relationship to the outside. After many design variations and the exhaustion of all building parameters it became clear this would not be feasible within the constraints of the old house. However the strong desire for a private swimming pool remained, leading the owner to the courageous decision to tear down the original house and build new in order to realize their ideas.  Image Courtesy © Michael Neuhaus
 Image Courtesy © Michael Neuhaus ‘House for a swimming pool’: the new building was designed for and around the desired swimming pool. Further complicating the design was the development of a structure that would fit within the restrictive polygonal plot while respecting the given lines of the street and neighboring homes. The resulting diamond-shaped shell responds precisely to these parameters while exploiting the spatial possibilities of the pointed piece of land it occupies.  Image Courtesy © Michael Neuhaus  Image Courtesy © Michael Neuhaus The unique architecture is defined by an off-setting of the upper floor plate which provides visual momentum for the massive building and generates the desired terraces using the ensuing overhangs. The greatest challenge for the planning as well as for construction was incorporating the swimming pool into the top floor. This was only possible thanks to an intensive study of this core theme. The large amount of area which a swimming pool requires inevitably reduced the scope available for the remaining living areas. An open floor plan works against this, achieving much within the relatively little space without compromising the feeling of spaciousness. Flowing interiors and seamless room transitions, as well as the installation of an elevator, resulted in an accessible living area, suitable for the special needs of seniors, without considerable extra effort or advanced planning measures.  Image Courtesy © Michael Neuhaus  Image Courtesy © Michael Neuhaus The design goal with regard to materials was to create a uniform look for the interiors and exteriors: pool, floor surfaces, select walls in spa and bath and the facade would be clad in the same material. A matte gray quartzite from Vals, Switzerland was chosen, which harmonizes tactually well with the home’s water elements and embodies the strength that naturally radiates from the building. These longitudinal stone strips, each measuring up to 150cm in length, emphasize the building’s horizontal alignment and narrows the appearance of each story. The effect is furthered by the large format concrete panels, which accentuate the division of floors, resulting in a slim, elegant and distinctive look.  Image Courtesy © Michael Neuhaus  Image Courtesy © Michael Neuhaus Corneille Uedingslohmann Architekten The team of Corneille Uedingslohmann Architekten dedicates themselves to comprehensive solutions in the fields of architecture and shop design. Together with their long-term clients, the company boasts a wide variety of successfully realized projects, national and international publications, as well as various awards and prizes, ever since the founding of the studio by Yves Corneille and Peter Uedingslohmann in 2002.  Image Courtesy © Michael Neuhaus Our classic architecture portfolio encompasses residential and administrative structures, commercial and public areas, feasibility studies and competitions. Our special focus remains the planning of exclusive homes and representative commercial buildings. The wide diversity of our assignments is an enrichment of our professional work which ensures for our property developers sustainable and comprehensive solutions – places for people, which are respectful of natural resources and innovative in design.  Yves Corneille and Peter Uedingslohmann, Image Courtesy © Corneille Uedingslohmann Architekten In the field of shop design, we primarily develop concepts for fashion and lifestyle brands. Besides the creation of comprehensive corporate design solutions, we accompany our clients in the visual implementation of their brand, retail design, merchandising and trade fair presence. The conception and planning of showrooms and factory outlet facilities are also part of our repertoire. Through our work in the construction sector, we are actively involved in the latest developments of retail areas and shopping centers and can act as competent advisors regarding site and location questions. For our numerous international clients, we provide complete solutions for their commercial real estate, from the revitalization of existing stores to innovative brand defining architecture.  Image Courtesy © Corneille Uedingslohmann Architekten  Image Courtesy © Corneille Uedingslohmann Architekten  Image Courtesy © Corneille Uedingslohmann Architekten  Image Courtesy © Corneille Uedingslohmann Architekten
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