‘summer house in southern burgenland’ by judith benzer architektur, oberbergen, austria image © martin weiß all images courtesy of judith benzer architektur

wien-based practice judith benzer architektur have completed the ‘summer house in southern burgenland’, a retreat residence in the countryside of oberbergen, austria. surfaced with untreated larch planks, the external faces of this dwelling may be closed during winter months becoming an unobtrusive silhouette in the landscape. typical of the region, the volume’s exterior appearance is derived from the ‘kellerstöckel’ or ‘wine house’. the two-level structure with rooms for residential use are enclosed with a strictly wooden framework while the sub-grade cellar for wine production and storage is formed with ferroconcrete massive construction.

flush within the facade, large shutters may be folded open into a line of canopies to prevent overheating. sharp lines are produced at the edges of the home with copper corner plates. the outline of the outdoor terrace mimics the building form, acting as a shadow along the ground plane.

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland larch shutters close off the facade from the outside environment image © martin weiß

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland shutters open to reveal band of windows, front door remains concealed image © martin weiß

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland shutters open to form canopies image © martin weiß

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland image © martin weiß

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland facade detail image © martin weiß

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland driveway image © martin weiß

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland kitchen and dining area image © martin weiß

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland stair to upper level image © martin weiß

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland entry corridor image © martin weiß

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland bedroom image © martin weiß

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland bathroom image © martin weiß

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland side view

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland site plan

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland floor plan / level 0

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland floor plan / level 1

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland floor plan / level -1

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland section

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland elevation

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland elevation

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland elevation

judith benzer architektur: summer house in southern burgenland elevation