Article source: Dietrich | Untertrifaller

The idyllic town of Margrethausen, a district of Albstadt, is embedded in the gently rolling hills of the Swabian Alb. hilly landscape of the Swabian Alb. The sloping property on the edge of the village next to the mighty monastery offers an unobstructed view southwards over meadows and forests. This special location prompted us to glaze the entire south side of the saddle roof house right up to the gable. An essential goal of the design and the express wish of the client was to use future-oriented, sustainable materials and to integrate the building harmoniously into its surroundings.

Image Courtesy © David Matthiessen

• Architects: Dietrich | Untertrifaller
• Project: House R
• Location: Albstadt, Germany
• Photography: David Matthiessen

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