'blind spot house' by storp weber architecture in acern-fautenbach, germany
all images courtesy storp weber architecture


london-based practice storp weber architecture (sabine storp, patrick weber) has sent us images
of their new project, 'blind spot house' a single family dwelling in achern-fautenbach, germany.
located on a steep hill overlooking the rhine valley, the small design seeks to make most of its
advantageous vantage point by purposely directing views towards the landscape while
simultaneously restricting sight lines towards the neighbouring residences.



on site


featuring extreme views towards france on one side and the black forest mountains on the other,
the house is an outcome of careful placement that aims to maximize its visual interaction with
the landscape. each room secures a specific view of the vista with generously-sized windows
which are bound my blinkers that further control what the inhabitants see. the interior space
also benefits from shading by this deepening of the wall section.



elevation


altering the site as little as possible, the house incorporates a number of green elements
such as a living roof and grass-concrete blocks in its wall reinforcement. the interior is
finished with natural grey slate and natural oak with concrete components left visible and bare.
the three-level house is arranged in an open fashion, maintaining a sense of spaciousness
and connection between the different rooms.  



entrance



wood paneling



grass concrete blocks



interior view



differences in levels



interior staircase



small outdoor space






physical model






schematic diagram showing the views



site plan / level 0



floor plan / level +1



floor plan / level +2



section



views


south elevation




west elevation



north elevation



east elevation



interior diagram