‘farm house in obstgarten’ by k_m architektur, langenargen, germany all images © k_m architektur
german practice k_m architektur have completed the ‘farm house in obstgarten’, a residence within a farmstead in langenargen, germany. encompassed by an orchard, the one-storey structure is lifted off the ground, appearing to float above the lawn and overlook the perpendicular rows of agricultural plantings. spanning the linear footprint, the continuous flat roof wraps the north half of the dwelling and bends into the ground plane, opening the elongated and glass-enclosed south elevation to the landscape. inhabitants approach the copper-clad building from the nearby farm complex, ascending zigzagged concrete steps and passing into an outdoor foyer entirely surfaced with wood planks.
deep overhangs along the glazed exterior form a sheltered veranda to protect the interior from solar gain during summer. a photovoltaic system on a nearby building energizes the home while a pipeline leading from the another warms the home during winter with firewood. a wood-fueled stove in the living room warms the interior.
south elevation
west elevation
south elevation
east elevation
veranda
glass facade and veranda encloses the living + dining area
approach to the residence
(left) entry steps (right) front door
entry leads into kitchen + dining area
kitchen + dining area
living, dining + kitchen
bedroom overlooks the orchard
at night
site plan
floor plan / level 0 1. living room 2. dining room 3. kitchen 4. storage 5. entry 6. bathroom 7. mudroom 8. guest room 9. bathroom 10. bathroom 11. master bedroom 12. children’s bedroom 13. children’s bedroom 14. office 15. terrace
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