grotto-like, sibling residences elevate the rough expression of unfinished wood
arklab designs pair of twin houses in germany that share common construction methods, materials and finishes yet maintain their distinct spatial identities.
swedish architecture office arklab creates a set of twin residences that share common construction methods, materials and finishes. located in heidelberg, a town in southwestern germany, both houses have a central concrete wall that was poured on site and a solid timber frame that extends to the floor structure, roof and exterior and interior walls.
entrance to the residence
all photos by anke muellerklein
the architects aimed to minimize the finish and allow materials to appear rough and undone with the exterior clad in unfinished larch panelling and interior featuring unfinished wood. a free geometry was used in the construction to achieve sheltered outdoor spaces and privacy while the rooms are an extension of this free geometrical approach. the open-plan living areas are designed in a way where it is not possible to have an overview of the entire room from any single point with a ceiling height that varies as the room branches out in several directions.
caption of window detail
courtyard facade
kitchen area
living room
living room with open fireplace and stairs leading to upper floor
night view
night view of courtyard facade
axonometric view
plan 1
plan 2
section
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