‘house da costa in altwies’ by STEINMETZDEMEYER in altwies, luxembourg all images courtesy STEINMETZDEMEYER

luxembourg-based architecture practice STEINMETZDEMEYER (nico steinmetz, arnaud de meyer) has sent us images of ‘house da costa in altwies’, a multi-storey private dwelling set within a former carpenter’s shop in altwies, south-east luxembourg. abiding by the wishes of both the former owners and the new client, the design maintains the original street facade of the building and utilizes it as a contextual exterior wall that contains an open-air terrace within.

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies exterior views

flanked on both sides by neighbouring structures, the project focuses on drawing the residence vertically to secure both natural light and views of the surrounding site. a series of volumes are stacked and manipulated to create three levels with the upper storey cantilevering slightly over the street facade. purposely contrasting in gesture and material palette, the geometric design is read as a roof pavilion from the street.

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies view of overhanging volume over courtyard

incorporating a generous multi-storey void space within the layout, the layout ensures an active exchange between the interior and exterior. the domestic activities of the house can be expanded and adjusted onto the outdoor patio and terrace. floor-to-ceiling glazing wraps around the south-facing elevations to supply an abundant level of sunlight. despite the unchanged street facade, rooms on the ground floor gain daylighting through the presence of the courtyard. 

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies sheltered terrace behind street facade

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies view of courtyard from inside

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies office by courtyard

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies interior view

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies view from kitchen

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies (left) dining and living space (right) circulation space

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies office

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies storage

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies bedroom

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies bathroom

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies view of outdoor space from bathroom

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies exterior street view

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies before construction

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies architect’s sketch

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies perspective

STEINMETZDEMEYER: house da costa in altwies street elevation