Firm： Gronych + Dollega

Type： Commercial › Office Residential › Multi Unit Housing

STATUS： Built

YEAR： 2015

The client wished for the realization of an apartment complex defined not only by economical efficiency, but also by offering a high spatial and creative quality. The development of the architectural concept had to be conducted on top of an extremely narrow property with fixed building lines.

The building was conceived to be a compact, accessible structure, offering a partwise office- and residential use divided into five units.

The organically shaped terraces and the spacious glazings are built in a way so they can correspond with the cardinal points. The main axis of the building is pointing south, where large window planes are placed in order to make the maximum use of the natural energy of the sun, while suffusing the interior with light. At the same time, the defined roof overhangs and the glazings in the south themselves are constructed to prevent overheating in the summer. This results in a variety of different space situations, emitting a high amenity value and making the exterior melt together.

Heating and cooling of the structure is resolved through geothermal heat, whilst a low-temperature panel heating guarantees comfortability.

Natural lighting and air conditioning, as well as a photovoltaic plant on the roof keep the running costs at a low.

Sustainability has been the main objective regarding the construction of the building. Materials were always utilized with the focus on meaningfulness. That is also why wood has been used predominantly, classifying the structure as a prefabricated wooden post construction. The stairwell and elevator shaft are made from board plywood, whereas the façade, balustrades, terraces as well as the flooring are made from solide wood. Only the lower level, which contains technical rooms and ancillary rooms, is made from concrete and serves as a carport.