triendl + fessler architekten: two in one house, tirol

this dual and shared residence situated within the austrian alpines has a linear facade which expresses an interior program within a chain of rooms.

richelle db June 19, 2012 2 min

triendl + fessler architekten: ‘two in one house’ by triendl + fessler architekten, tyrol, austria all images courtesy of triendl + fessler architekten image © günther wett

situated near the alpine town of innsbruck and only a few kilometers away from ski jump bergisel, sits ‘two in one house’ in tyrol, austria by vienna-based practice triendl + fessler architekten. lifted on a concrete base on a 1500m2 linear and narrow plot of land this residential structure was developed for two families. due to the complex topographic setting, the corridors are arranged like a chain in order to orient views from rooms towards the southern scenery.

the rectilinear facade features large windows to capture the surrounding landscape and to allow natural light to penetrate the interior. apart from the existence of two entrances, the exterior does not indicate that two families are living in the building. as a result, the circulation of the structure follows a simple path: entrance to the home is located at the eastern side where the garage provides plenty of room for storing alpine vehicles; a separating partition follows to allow for a sheltered patio; then the the two houses are situated within the structure which leads to the open garden.

triendl + fessler architekten: two in one house, tirol - 2 image © günther wett

triendl + fessler architekten: two in one house, tirol - 3 site image © günther wett

triendl + fessler architekten: two in one house, tirol - 4 bedroom with adjoining bathroom image © günther wett

triendl + fessler architekten: two in one house, tirol - 5 kitchen image © günther wett

triendl + fessler architekten: two in one house, tirol - 6 living / dining area image © günther wett

triendl + fessler architekten: two in one house, tirol - 7 cubby seating image © günther wett

triendl + fessler architekten: two in one house, tirol - 8 image © günther wett

triendl + fessler architekten: two in one house, tirol - 9 entrance image © günther wett

triendl + fessler architekten: two in one house, tirol - 10 garage image © günther wett

triendl + fessler architekten: two in one house, tirol - 11 site plan image © triendl + fessler architekten

triendl + fessler architekten: two in one house, tirol - 12 floor plan / level 0 image © triendl + fessler architekten

project info:

client: private completion: april – december 2008 net area: 230 m2 + 90 m2 carport location: tirol, austria photo credits: günther wett