Article source: Smertnik Kraut Architekten

The building results by the aim of the couple to alter the way of lifestyle and location after the children are grown up and moved out. The estate is located in a rural village near of the lake “Wörthersee” which became a part of the city during the time in cause of urban expansion. The estate isn’t visible by the street area and is only accessible by a narrow, lightly rising access road.

Image Courtesy © Andrew Phelps

• Architects: Smertnik Kraut Architekten
• Project: HOUSE S
• Location: Klagenfurt-St. Martin, Austria
• Photography: Andrew Phelps
• Typology: Residential
• Area: 356 sqm
• Site Area: 1.639 sqm
• Year: 2008-2009
• Design & Project Team: Johannes Kraut, Wolfgang Hausladen