caramel architects: 500m living room

'500m living room' by caramel architects in wien, austria
all images courtesy caramel architects
photographer: hertha humaus


'500m living room' by austrian practice caramel architects (günter katherl, martin haller,
ulrich aspetsberger) is a multi-level dwelling for a family in wien, austria. placed on
a 500 m2 grassy plot, the design focuses on connecting the communal living space with
the outdoors, in essence, extending the interior out on to the meadow.



exterior view


featuring a floating bevelled volume, the ground level is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glazing that
curves around the floor plan. the interior is projected out on to the garden and outdoor pool,
establishing a panoramic view of the surrounding land. a system of exterior curtains on tracks
allows the inhabitants to control privacy as well as natural sun intake. the top levels are
distinguished by a rhythmic treatment of vertical windows of different widths.



upper volume


conceived as a continuous spatial volume, the public programs - living, dining, kitchen - is defined
and grouped in ways that avoid full wall components: the living lounge is stepped down into
a scooped area while a suspended entertainment system and shelving unit stands sets
the dining space apart. the roof accommodates an outdoor terrace with the removed patch of
grass relocated on to its surface.



living space



dining space



roof lights



view from garden



night view